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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 77
- ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Nov 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Nov 27, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Nov 21, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Nov 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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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- 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 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Nov 24, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Nov 10, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 all walls in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 26, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story
May 2, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Apr 11, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit door entrance to apt 3 sty south apt 3. located at apt 3
Nov 1, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling 3 sty public hall landing.
Nov 1, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.