309 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01933-0060Map
Owner of record: Ryerson Towers INC
309 Lafayette Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1963 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 326 residential units across 24 floors. The owner of record is Ryerson Towers INC. HPD has recorded 265 housing violations here, most recently on May 21, 2026. 33 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 265
- DOB violations
- 96
- ECB violations
- 22
- HPD complaints
- 230
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. The newest 10 per agency here; the full lists are a click away.
HPD housing violations · 265
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1i, 1st story, 5th apartment from north at east
May 21, 2026 · Apt 1I
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit at closet door at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 1i, 1st story, 5th apartment from north at east
May 21, 2026 · Apt 1I
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1i, 1st story, 5th apartment from north at east
May 21, 2026 · Apt 1I
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1i, 1st story, 5th apartment from north at east
May 21, 2026 · Apt 1I
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1i, 2nd story, 5th apartment from north at east
Sep 27, 2025 · Apt 1I
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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
Jul 10, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door (''b'' stair) at public hall stairs, 14th story
Jun 26, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at compactor closet, 14th story
Jun 26, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 14n, 14th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 14N
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 14n, 14th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 14N
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 96
- Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at the time of inspection observed at exposure 1 east elevation flaking paint at balcony. exposure 3 west elevation defected balcony slab at the 21st floor. remedy: repair and or replace
Nov 12, 2025
Dob violation - active - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2023
Jun 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9c technical report by 2/21/2024
Feb 22, 2024
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 20, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 20, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 20, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 20, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 16, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 16, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 6, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 22
- Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8c and 9c report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #909460. agg1: prior nov 3702316
Apr 8, 2025 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed: exterior work using suspended scaffold at exposure # 1-2-3-4, upon request to rigger foreman gerardo gutierrez on site for credentials accredited by dob, and certificate of fines
Oct 26, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8c report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#809460.agg1 prior nov#37018549n under 2
Oct 19, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35365658x issued on 05/09/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-2011 & 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). remedy: file a cert of correction.
Jun 29, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Sprinkler installation in laundry room not in accordance with code. sprinkler system in laundry room is connected to the domestic water system. there is a dedicated fire suppression system in the building; bc 9
Jun 2, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Sprinkler system installed in laundry room from domestic water system without a check valve to prevent the back flow of water from the sprinkler system to the domestic (potable) water system; pc 608.1, comply w
Jun 2, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit a required cycle 8c report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#809460. remedy: submit acceptable required technica
Feb 13, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. *east elevation exp1,observed spalled damaged/cracked at concrete roof slab (eyebrow) on various locations. *west elevation exp3 observed spalled
May 9, 2019 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 1
Failure to take and provide safety measures where required to secure and protect public safety from documented unsafe notification (fisp3) of building facade as per 1rcy 103-04. *fisp3 filed by pe/ra on 3/7/
May 9, 2019 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
05x10.02x10.100d06.05-x-10:repair door zone restrictor.02-x-10:repair emergency phone.100-d-06-properly secure steps on the stairs leading to motor room
Aug 23, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Cabinet
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 14A
Open - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 14A
Open - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 14A
Open - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 1I
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 1I
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1I
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1I
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1I
Close - Door/window
Door
May 13, 2026 · Apt 1I
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1963
- Floors
- 24
- Residential units
- 326
- Building area
- 370,990 ft²
- Lot area
- 99,953 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1933 / 60
- Assessed value
- $12,438,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #373552, last renewed Aug 14, 2025.
Questions about 309 Lafayette Avenue
Who owns 309 Lafayette Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ryerson Towers INC.
Does 309 Lafayette Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 265 housing violations at this property.
Is 309 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 309 Lafayette Avenue built?
City records list 1963 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 309 Lafayette Avenue?
It has 326 residential units and 328 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.