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726 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01791-0022Map

Owner of record: Mandel, Moshe

726 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Mandel, Moshe. HPD has recorded 77 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
77
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
30
HPD complaints
20

What to know

Concern
7 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 · 77

  • 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 20, 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 21, 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

    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.

    Nov 10, 2022

    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 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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

    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.

    Oct 18, 2018

    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.

    Nov 24, 2017

    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.

    Nov 10, 2016

    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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jul 26, 2012 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective electric outlet at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jul 26, 2012 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jul 26, 2012 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jul 26, 2012 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jul 26, 2012 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jul 26, 2012 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jul 26, 2012 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jul 26, 2012 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at north wall aprox = 12 sq ft in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jul 26, 2012 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical switch and ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story

    May 2, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric switch and ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story

    May 2, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric switch and ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story

    May 2, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story

    May 2, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story

    May 2, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story

    May 2, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story

    May 2, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story

    May 2, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 1 sty apt 1 er1. , section '' ''

    Apr 7, 1999 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2nd sty apt 2 er1 , section '' ''

    Mar 31, 1999 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3 sty apt 3 kitchen and bathroom er1 , section '' ''

    Mar 8, 1999 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures 3 sty apt 3 kitchen and bathroom er1 , section '' ''

    Mar 8, 1999 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1

    Jan 4, 1999 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall.

    Jan 4, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock entrance door bldg 3 sty south apt 3. located at apt 3

    Nov 1, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door entrance to apt 3 sty south apt 3. located at apt 3

    Nov 1, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling 3 sty south apt 3 southwest room. located at apt 3

    Nov 1, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall 3 sty south apt 3 southwest room. located at apt 3

    Nov 1, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall 3 sty south apt 3 southeast room. located at apt 3

    Nov 1, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixture ceiling 3 sty south apt 3 southeast room. located at apt 3

    Nov 1, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty south apt 3. located at apt 3

    Nov 1, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty south apt 3 bathroom. located at apt 3

    Nov 1, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling 3 sty public hall landing.

    Nov 1, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.

    Nov 4, 1987

    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.

    Oct 29, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 12

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 10, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 30, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 2, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Oct 24, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 21, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Jun 22, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Jun 21, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Jun 21, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 16, 2006

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
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  • Emergency none

    Egncy-emergency none

    May 18, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Feb 13, 1996

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 30

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in nov#35148265y issued on 11/16/15 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.noted @ front masonry step are cracked,separations

    Dec 24, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building code compliant.noted:at front,the masonrysteps are cracked,separating and settling with pieces missing creatinga severe trip hazard to occupants entering and exiting.noted in prior

    Nov 16, 2015 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted:front masonry stoop is cracked and has loose bricks and is structurally defect ive creating a trip hazard to occupants entering on existing building.

    Oct 7, 2015 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply w/ stop work order noted : a stop work order was issued on 8/23/06 under stop order 082306cstfmp04 ecb # 34535086m for work w/o a permit. @ time of insp. permit # 302242927 alt 3 has been obta

    Jan 12, 2007

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. noted : new foundation walls erected @ side (east) wall made up of cinder block & concrete from grade to 4th fl new plumbing,electrical, gas line, floor joist, sub floor, partitions, brick @

    Jan 12, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to safeguard public & property affected by construction operations.defect is:masonry chimney located at 724 lafayette street has collapsed at basement & 1st story level due to vibration & ongoing const

    Oct 21, 2006

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Approved plans not available for inspection. note: job #302188120, in progress renovations w/o approved plans at site. remedy: provide & maintain approval plans (at site all times).

    Oct 6, 2006 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit noted:permit 302188120 alt types was obtained to shore up east wall from foundation to roof & to remove damaged areas. @ time of insp the north wal has been removed & replaced with new conder

    Aug 23, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain other parts of bldg as noted:at the rear of a 4 storied wood framed structure all floors are defected w/o of plumb, loose wood structural members/seperating beams & studs & columns bldg

    Jun 20, 2006

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg.defect noted:east wall rear, 2nd, 3rd fl open& exposed to outside elements. sections ooen are approx 15ft x 15ft. 3rd fl wood fl joists hanging & unsupported in a 15ft section

    Jun 16, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg walls.noted:a wood frame res dwellings exterior bldg walls. framing is detached, open broken, separated from bldg foundation. offset approx 3ft @ south/east rear to 6" @ n/e

    Jun 16, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit.work noted:a wood frame dwelling entire wall covering surfaces are removed from walls exterior & interior framing (plasterdown to lath) at south/east a concrete block section wall approx 20'w

    Jun 13, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. defect:noted:erected wall section are missing various location stud's are damaged bldg collapsed condition. remedy:maintain exterior bldg wall. make site safe

    Apr 20, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping: as noted: at a four storiedwood framed structure due to gutting of the entire wood structure construction material is being removed from the bldg by way of windows wit

    Mar 15, 2006

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. as noted/hazardous stop all work- at a 4 storied wood frame structure, wood structural members are exposed throughout the entire bldg. due to gut renovation. note: the bldg. is in a state of

    Mar 15, 2006

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. note : entire east side ofthe building is in a state of collapse with the rear section from the roof level to the basement pulling away and dropping from the remainde

    Nov 3, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect noted: walls are bulging and pulling away from east elevation of dwelling. building is leaning and out of plum atsouth east corner of building. building vacated 5-2-03 noted: building

    Jun 17, 2005 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to comply with commissioners order in that vacated order #vac 05/03 issued on 5-2-03 at the following location 726 lafayette av d.o.b. records indicate vacate still in afact and people still living in

    Jun 17, 2005 · Penalty $1,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain:defect noted wall is bulging pulling away from east elevation of dwelling along east elevation missing sections of elevation causing bulding to lean out plump at se corner of building remed

    Feb 12, 2005 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. defect noted : front stairs @ n. elevation of dwelling has cracks running vertically on both sides thru out 12 risers. handrail posts seperated & pulling away form stairs, handrail

    Oct 22, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect noted : wall is bulging, pulling away from e. elevation of dwelling. corner post support made of wood @ se corner of building which runs vertically to roof is

    Oct 22, 2004 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain:east facade,out of plumb and sinking,siding falling off,amd plywood sheathing is exposed and side of building in danger of collappse.remedy:maintain building wall.make necessary repairs.

    Jul 7, 2004 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect noted (1)east facade is severely out of plumb with missing siding allowing matural elements into the premise (@)approximately 8'ft x 8 t section of wall has collapsed at basement leve

    Jan 14, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg interior defect noted.interior stairs at public hall are sagging severely and missing vio#34399034r.remedy:make allrepairs make safe

    Jan 14, 2004 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall defect is exterior exposed wall is warred cracked broken out of plumb 1'to 3' siding is defective as well at various location basement to 2nd fl remedy obtain permit plans

    Sep 15, 2003 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall hazardous defects noted at east exterior wall aluminun siding is missing hanging and bulging throughout entire wall area basement level ext east wall opening in cmu approx

    Sep 9, 2003 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg interior:defect noted-interior stairs at public hall are sagging severly and missing stringers make safe.remedy:make all repairs

    Jun 11, 2003 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintian building interior. defects are sagged stairs and missing stringers at public hall, basement 1st and 2nd floor rotted wood beams and sagged floor at callar rear west, missing fire retardent c

    Mar 3, 2003 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintian exterior building wall: defect is exposed exterior wallby foundation is cracked broken & defective & out of pumb with missing brick work at front as well broken vigyc siding as well. remedy:

    Dec 6, 2002 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is: side exterior building facade exposed wall by vacant lot is cracked, broken & out of plumb, vinyl siding is defective missing & cracked brick work at front

    Nov 22, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 27, 2019 · Apt PH3RD

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Jul 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jul 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Apr 29, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Apr 29, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 29, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 29, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Apr 29, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 29, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 29, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL

    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
2,852 ft²
Lot area
1,875 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1791 / 22
Assessed value
$121,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #353285, last renewed Apr 3, 2023.

Questions about 726 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 726 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mandel, Moshe.

Does 726 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 77 housing violations at this property.

Is 726 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 726 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 726 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.