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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 123
- 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
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 20, 2025
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.
Jun 10, 2025
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.
Apr 10, 2024
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 21, 2023
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.
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 - 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 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance door to building , 1st story
Feb 26, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Feb 24, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at main entrance to building at public hall, 1st story
Jan 24, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jan 24, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked at public hall, 1st story
Jan 24, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 24, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and boxes at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 24, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items inside the scuttle ladder compactor at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 24, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 - 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 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 100 watts minimum required
Dec 28, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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
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.