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646 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01789-0037Map

Owner of record: Ellis, Claudette

646 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ellis, Claudette. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 26 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
28
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
7

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 28

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Nov 19, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Nov 27, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 10, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Nov 20, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Nov 9, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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 30, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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 18, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Nov 24, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • I

    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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required

    Aug 23, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts night inspection.

    Jan 14, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective loose brownstone facing 2 sty front.

    Apr 11, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.

    Dec 6, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door vestibule to 1 sty public hall.

    Dec 6, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of double dey cylinder lock at entrance door to building obstructing egress.

    Dec 6, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1st sty public hall.

    Dec 6, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors all stys public hall.

    Dec 6, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at frame missing 1st sty public vestibule.

    Dec 6, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 233 m/d law remove door from closet leading to scuttle opening in roof at 3rd sty public hall.

    Dec 6, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling cellar at rear.

    Feb 7, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. defect noted: at roof level,2 chimneys,front & rear are in disrepair front chimney brickshave fallen down onto roof membrane,rear chimney is missing bricks &

    Dec 30, 2014 · Penalty $500

    Active

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 4, 2024 · Apt BST

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 6, 2010 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Apr 6, 2010 · Apt NA

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 6, 2010 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 20, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 20, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,648 ft²
Lot area
1,900 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1789 / 37
Assessed value
$142,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #324622, last renewed Jun 7, 2016.

Questions about 646 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 646 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ellis, Claudette.

Does 646 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.

Is 646 Lafayette Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 646 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 646 Lafayette Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.