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798 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01792-0026Map

Owner of record: Lafayette Estate Holdings LLC

798 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lafayette Estate Holdings LLC. HPD has recorded 123 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
123
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
15
HPD complaints
39

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 123

  • 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

    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 20, 2025

    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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    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.

    Apr 10, 2024

    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 21, 2023

    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.

    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
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance door to building , 1st story

    Feb 26, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 24, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 24, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 24, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hotwater fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 24, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 24, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Feb 24, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise door lock in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 24, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 24, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 24, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes ... in the entire apartment located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 11, 2020 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door in the 1st room from north at west located at apt room1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 29, 2020 · Apt ROOM1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing mortise lockset at door in the entrance located at apt room1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 29, 2020 · Apt ROOM1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of pad lock at fire escape at window in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt room1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 29, 2020 · Apt ROOM1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt room1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 29, 2020 · Apt ROOM1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of hasp and eye lock capable of being padlocked at metal gate obstructing egress to street at building front yard

    Jan 27, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing protective wire glass over the skylight at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 24, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at main entrance gate to the building at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 24, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at main entrance to building at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 24, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 24, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 24, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 .. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 24, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 24, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 24, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 24, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and boxes at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 24, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items inside the scuttle ladder compactor at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 24, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 24, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 24, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 24, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Jan 24, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 24, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • 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

    Dec 28, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls thru out 1 sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Dec 3, 1998 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 20, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 15

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35477312p issued4/27/20 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.work w/opermit comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.

    Dec 23, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35477312p issued on 2/27/20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for work without a permit

    Nov 6, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35477312p issued on 2/27/20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for work without a permit

    Sep 24, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35477312p issued on 02/27/20 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.work w/out a permit the 1st fl

    Aug 3, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35099601n issued2/27/20 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.work w/opermit.comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.

    Jun 3, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35477312p issued on 2/27/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without permit at

    May 24, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35477312p issued on 02/27/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit. noted: at 1st fl installed water

    Mar 29, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35094601n issued on 2/27/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without a permit.

    Feb 16, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35477312p issued 2/27/20&to file certificate of correction pursuantto 28-201.1&1rcny102-01 for work w/o permit:note no record of permit o

    Jan 21, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #3509460m issued on 2/27/20 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.remedy:comply w/commissioner's

    Oct 21, 2020

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. noted;at 1st fl installed water and waste lines to 3 piece bathroom(sink,shower&toilet) and residential sink in kitchen. installed unpermitted gas line near residential sink. remedy:obtain pe

    Feb 27, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Workw ithout a permit.noted at 1st floor installed water and waste lines to 3 piece bathroom/sink shower and toilet and residential sink in kitchen.unpermitted gas line near residential sink.remedy:obtain permi

    Feb 27, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Residence converted maintained or occupied as a dwelling for more thanthe legally approved number of families authorized by the c of o or official department records.department of building records indicates 3 f

    Feb 27, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dept of bldg records. class'a'apt illegal converted into 3 sro units. remedy: disconitinue illegal use of amended c of o.

    Feb 11, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dept of bldg records. class'a'apt illegally converted into 3 s.r.o. units. full bathroom present completed w/water closet,wash basin,& bath tub,kitchen sink presen

    Jan 24, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 15, 2022 · Apt PRIVAT

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 28, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 6, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 28, 2020 · Apt DOOR1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 21, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 26, 2020 · Apt ROOM1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 25, 2020 · Apt A1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 23, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 22, 2020 · Apt ROOM1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 22, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 21, 2020 · Apt 2FLAPT

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 21, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 17, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 2, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Dec 2, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 2, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 2, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 2, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 2, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 2, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 29, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 29, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 29, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 29, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 29, 2005 · Apt 2

    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
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,360 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1792 / 26
Assessed value
$118,860
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #330760, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.

Questions about 798 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 798 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lafayette Estate Holdings LLC.

Does 798 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 123 housing violations at this property.

Is 798 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 798 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 798 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.