Violations at 309 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238 · BBL 3-01933-0060 · Back to the property
HPD housing violations
The newest 50 of 265 HPD violations. The city keeps the complete history.
- 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 - 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
Jun 9, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to stairs at west at basement at public hall, section ''north''
Jun 9, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 square feet at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1i, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''south'', at south
Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 1I
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1i, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''south'', at south
Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 1I
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1i, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''south'', at south
Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 1I
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1i, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''south'', at south
Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 1I
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical air vent at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 20j, 20th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 27, 2025 · Apt 20J
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 22nd story
Apr 25, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at public hall, 22nd story
Apr 25, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materrial at west wall at public hall, 22nd story
Apr 25, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 22nd story
Apr 25, 2025
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
Nov 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 20j, 20th story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2024 · Apt 20J
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling inside closet (1st from north at east) in the private hallway located at apt 20j, 20th story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2024 · Apt 20J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical vent at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 20j, 20th story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2024 · Apt 20J
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at (greater than 20 sqft) all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 14n, 14th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''south'' original violation 17206236 issued 18-aug-24 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 14N
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at (greater than 20 sqft) all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 14n, 14th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''south''
Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 14N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device at door leading to balcony , at west wall , in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 14n, 14th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''south''
Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 14N
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to balcony west wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 14n, 14th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''south''
Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 14N
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 14n, 14th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''south''
Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 14N
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance door in the foyer located at apt 14n, 14th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''south''
Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 14N
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 8, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 14n, 14th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''south''
Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 14N
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt 14n, 14th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''south''
Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 14N
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective gaskets at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 14n, 14th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''south''
Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 14N
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective dislodged lower rail at guardrail to balcony, west wal, in the 1st room from north located at apt 13f, 23rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 13F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance door in the foyer located at apt 13f, 23rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 13F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 13f, 23rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 13F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall, in the bathroom located at apt 13f, 23rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 13F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 7, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 13f, 23rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 13F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 13f, 23rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 13F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood floor at base cabinet underneath sink , south wall, in the kitchen located at apt 13f, 23rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 13F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt 13f, 23rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 13F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1i, 1st story, 5th apartment from north at east
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 1I
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1i, 1st story, 5th apartment from north at east
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 1I
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1i, 1st story, 5th apartment from north at east
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 1I
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door knob at 1st door south at west at public stairs at 6th story at public hall stairs, 6th story
Sep 17, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 25 sqf at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8k, 9th story, 6th apartment from north at east
Aug 28, 2023 · Apt 8K
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1i, 2nd story, 5th apartment from north at east
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 1I
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1i, 2nd story, 5th apartment from north at east
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 1I
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1i, 2nd story, 5th apartment from north at east
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 1I
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations
The newest 50 of 96 DOB violations. The city keeps the complete history.
- 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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 6, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 6, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
Jul 6, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 7, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 14, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 5, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 5, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 5, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 5, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 19, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 22, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 22, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 22, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years
Jun 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 23, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 23, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 23, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 23, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an energy efficiency report (eer) per ad. code sec. 28-308.4
Dec 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 12, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 12, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 12, 2013
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 12, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 12, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 23, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 23, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 23, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 23, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 9, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations
22 ECB violations, newest first.
- 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 - Class - 2
02x10 repair emergency phone
Aug 23, 2018 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 1
03d06,05x10,39x02,39o02. 42n11,42g11,56y02,56y10,59m07,46x10,23b10,59u15. cease use. 03d-properly secure scafey hatch; 05x-repair inoperative door zone lock; 39y-clean oil form on top of car and out of all elec
Jul 20, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
56y13.59y2.39x10.80b14.81m7.56y repair and seal glass packing 59y clean oil off brake drum 39x repair light on top of car 80b shorten cwt rope
Jul 10, 2009
Resolve - Hazardous
Sidewalk shed doesn't meet bldg code specifications defect noted:section of wooden deck enclosure of sidewalk shed erected under permit # 302357955 missing at exposure #4 adjacent childrens play area remedy:con
Feb 26, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide sidewalk shed at premises as professional engineer filed "safe w/a repair & maintenance program"for 5th & 6th cycles to dob.remedy:provide sidewalk sheds & obtain all necessary permits.
Apr 25, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
18a/50 50-manhole leaking.
Dec 10, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initiall ll11/98 report. remedy: file a
Nov 8, 2002 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll11/98 report. remedy: file an
Sep 5, 2002 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five repaort acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll11/98 report. remedy : file
Jul 5, 2002 · Penalty $1,750
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to file amend round five report acceptable to this dept pursuant to rule r.c.n.y 32-03b(5) indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll11/98 report remedy file an amend report f
May 3, 2002 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Operation of pa without a current permit meeting room area pa 300095064 not approved as of yet 94 capacity pa plan at site remedy obtain a pa permit for meeting room area forthwith
Apr 5, 1993 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file a report of compliance with local law 16/84 certifying to the installation of required fire protection systems. remedy: file report.
Oct 1, 1987
Resolve