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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

Concern
11 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 21, 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. 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
See all 265 HPD violations (10 shown here)

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
See all 96 DOB violations (10 shown here)

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
See all 22 ECB violations (10 shown here)

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
See all 230 HPD complaints (10 shown here)

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.