211 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01929-0051Map
Owner of record: Bokonos 211, LLC
211 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1870 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Bokonos 211, LLC. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on March 8, 2025. 27 of the 31 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 31
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 15
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 31
- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 4
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door in the entrance located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 8, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 4
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door in the entrance located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 4
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 8, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - 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 14, 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
Open — Violation will be reinspected - 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
Open — Violation will be reinspected - 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
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- BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches thru out 4 sty apt 14 r22. , section '' ''
Aug 15, 1989 · Apt 14
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall and boiler room door.
Aug 15, 1989
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar door locked.
Aug 15, 1989
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 4 sty south apt 13. located at apt 13
Aug 15, 1989 · Apt 13
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty northwest apt 6. located at apt 6
Aug 15, 1989 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling south west apt 1 basement kitchen. located at apt 1
Aug 15, 1989 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective inoperative bell & return buzzer from basement south west apt 1 to vestibule public hall. located at apt 1
Aug 15, 1989 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-16.01 adm code remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line bathtub 2 sty north west apt 9 bathroom. located at apt 9
Aug 15, 1989 · Apt 9
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty north west apt 9. located at apt 9
Aug 15, 1989 · Apt 9
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement brownstone 1 2 & 3 sty front of bldg.
Aug 15, 1989
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
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.
Aug 15, 1989
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal & wood cornice at roof west side of bldg center.
Aug 15, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose balusters stairs balastrade 2 sty public hall.
Aug 15, 1989
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance 4 sty south apt 13. located at apt 13
Aug 15, 1989 · Apt 13
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceilings & soffits public hall all stys.
Aug 15, 1989
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded cement mortar joints chimney roof rear.
Aug 15, 1989
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.
Aug 15, 1989
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing basement front west apt 4. located at apt 4
Feb 14, 1989 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall & ceiling 1 sty north apt 6 bathroom. , section '' ''
Feb 14, 1989 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 1 sty north apt 6 private hall. , section '' ''
Feb 14, 1989 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.
Mar 8, 1984
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Dec 28, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Dec 28, 2000
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Dec 28, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at the time of inspection, the brownstone facade at exposure #1 was observed to be in a state of disrepair, with visible cracks throughout the surface. at
Sep 29, 2025 · Penalty $6,280
Active - Class - 2
Failure to file a certificate of correction for pervious violation 39068361j issued on 08/18/2022. atoi conditions still exist, stepping crack at bricks under windowsill at exposure 2. spalding and chipping sto
Jun 24, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection, observed multiple linear cracks in brick wall and deteriorated window sill & lintel at exp#3. also, observed brownstone facade at ex
Aug 18, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2022 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 11, 2013 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2005 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1870
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 5,620 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,070 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1929 / 51
- Assessed value
- $538,650
- Landmark / historic district
- Clinton Hill Historic District
HPD registration #339279, last renewed Jul 16, 2026.
Questions about 211 Lafayette Avenue
Who owns 211 Lafayette Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bokonos 211, LLC.
Does 211 Lafayette Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.
Is 211 Lafayette Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 25% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 211 Lafayette Avenue built?
City records list 1870 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 211 Lafayette Avenue?
It has 16 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.