642 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01789-0035Map
Owner of record: Cross State Development,
642 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Cross State Development,. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on February 7, 2019. 18 of the 27 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 27
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 58
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 27
- BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard at building entrance
Feb 7, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall stairs
May 1, 2018
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 1, 2018 · Apt 4B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 1, 2018 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 1, 2018 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 1, 2018 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door frame in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 1, 2018 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 1, 2018 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 1, 2018 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 1, 2018 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint north fire escape at building front
Apr 10, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard
Apr 10, 2018
Open — Not complied with - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story
Aug 8, 2012 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical light switch plate in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story
Aug 8, 2012 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective private hall closets in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story
Aug 8, 2012 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story
Aug 8, 2012 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story
Aug 8, 2012
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2a, 2nd story, apartment at north
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 2A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2a, 2nd story, apartment at north
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 2A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, apartment at north
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 2A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, apartment at north
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 2A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling located at apt 2a, 2nd story, apartment at north
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 2A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective medicine cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, apartment at north
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 2A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, apartment at north
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 2A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit the upper and lower window sashes. in the 4th room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, apartment at north
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 2A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose the 2nd and 6th. doors on wall cabinets at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, apartment at north
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 2A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection. remedy: stop: all work immediately. provide and maintain approved plan at premises during construction operation. remedy:notify department
Dec 2, 1999 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: interior demolition commenced. (2) plywood fence constructed at front yard. remedy: stop all work immedi-ately and obtain a dem0lition and fence permit forthwith.
Nov 29, 1999 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Janitor/super
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 12, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 4, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 4, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 4, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 29, 2018 · Apt 4B
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 4, 2018 · Apt 4B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 29, 2018 · Apt 4B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 29, 2018 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 29, 2018 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 29, 2018 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 29, 2018 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 26, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Doors
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Windows
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt 2A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Locks
Apr 8, 2008 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 8, 2008 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 8, 2008 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 8, 2008 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 8, 2008 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Windows
Apr 8, 2008 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 8, 2008 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 8, 2008 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 12, 2008 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 12, 2008 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 17, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 17, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 16, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 17, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 7,120 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,200 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1789 / 35
- Assessed value
- $557,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #313578, last renewed Jul 2, 2025.
Questions about 642 Lafayette Avenue
Who owns 642 Lafayette Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cross State Development,.
Does 642 Lafayette Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.
Is 642 Lafayette Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 642 Lafayette Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 642 Lafayette Avenue?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.