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465 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01941-0044Map

Owner of record: Rifka Rubin

465 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Rifka Rubin. HPD has recorded 49 housing violations here, most recently on November 18, 2025. 2 of the 49 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
49
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
17
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 18, 2025

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. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 49

  • I

    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 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 30, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Apr 19, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    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 19, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 25, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Dec 7, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 25, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 19, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Mar 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock on wrought iron door entrance to building

    Feb 7, 2009

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north

    Feb 7, 2009 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective gutter building front , roof

    Apr 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plywood ceiling 3 sty apt 3 rear room.

    Aug 14, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring ceilings thru out 3 sty apt 3.

    Aug 14, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty apt 3.

    Aug 14, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tile 3 sty apt 3 bathroom.

    Aug 14, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty apt 3.

    Aug 14, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling thru out 3 sty apt 3.

    Aug 14, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.

    Aug 3, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling 1 sty public hall.

    Aug 3, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint rear fire escapes all stys all parts.

    Aug 3, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 sty rear.

    Aug 3, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor 1 sty public hall front.

    Aug 3, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the all stys public halls.

    Aug 3, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose iron fence lot line bldg front at east.

    Aug 3, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes all stys bldg front.

    Aug 3, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires ceiling 2 sty public hall.

    Aug 3, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balusters balustrade 2 to 3 sty public hall.

    Aug 3, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ballustrade 3 sty public hall.

    Aug 3, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles scuttle closet 3 sty public hall.

    Aug 3, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings public hall all stys.

    Aug 3, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires clg of cellar thru out.

    Aug 3, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal clg boiler room cellar center.

    Aug 3, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line roof center.

    Aug 3, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board wall at cockloft 3 sty pub hall to roof.

    Aug 3, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit entrance door to cellar from basement pub hall rear.

    Aug 3, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood cornice at roof bldg front.

    Aug 3, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Aug 3, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard clg cellar.

    Aug 3, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood frame of rear extention of bldg rear yard.

    Aug 3, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar front.

    Aug 3, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 9, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 9, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 3, 2008

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed

ECB violations · 17

  • Class - 1

    Work does not conform to approved const documents & or approved amendments note nov 34814009k was issued for work w/o a permit class a apt created & extension @ rear @ time of inspection dob records indicates

    Nov 19, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts.failure to comply with an order of the commissioner note:respondent failed to correc the conditions cited in the prior nov 34814009k for work w/o a permit;created class'a'spt.@ time of inspection

    Sep 8, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to correct conditions cited in nov #34814009k for work done w/o a permit (created class "a" apt. etc). rem: correct conditions cited.

    Apr 22, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file certificate of correction with dob pursuant 28-204.4 for 34814005n. rem: file c of c.

    Apr 22, 2010 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failuret o file c of c w/dob pursuant to 28-264.2 for violation #34814001x, working against swo. rem: file c of c

    Apr 22, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file c of c w/dob pursuant to 28-204.2 for violation #34814007r, installed joists etc at cellar level, work done was sub-par. rem: file c of c.

    Apr 22, 2010 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file c of c with dob pursuant to 28-204.2 for violation #348140068, failure to provide required fire smoke separation etc. rem: file c of c

    Apr 22, 2010 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file c of c with dob pursuant to 28-20412 for violation #34814008z - convert (3) family to (4) family. rem: file c of c.

    Apr 22, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide required means of egress. noted: rear fire escape of wood frame bldg w/landing on roof of rear extension w/roof made of combustible material & w/o egress to street. above egress violations

    Dec 18, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. noted: wooden shimssupporting exposed wooden ceiling joists in cellar w/exposed electrical wires & boxes. excavation thru concrete cellar slab w/steel column

    Dec 18, 2009 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofo or dob records noted:records show bldg as a 3 family dwelling 4 class a apts found @ time of inspection.rem:discontinue illegal use

    Nov 27, 2009 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Wrk w/o permit.note erected full height partition walls w/electric to create rms for class a apt installed water & waste lines for 3pc bath & residential sink,gas for cooking also constructed extension @ rear

    Nov 27, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc1001.1 fail to provide req means of egress noted fire escape @ rear of wood frame bldg leading to rear yrd from 1st 2nd 3rd flr apt terminates @ roof level of rear extension no drop ladder or stair provide

    Nov 25, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    28-302.1.1(misc)fail to provide req fire smoke separation b/t boiler rm & primary occupancy noted:boiler rm @ cellar level has penetration in walls @ several locations throughout ceiling of boiler rm has missin

    Nov 25, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Fail to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner noted new wooden joists installed @ cellar & pocketed into masonry foundation walls w/ no fire cut also joists are supported by wooden shims, 2 holes excavated

    Nov 25, 2009 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    28-207.2.2(misc)fail to comply w/an order to stop wrk by the dob notedfull stop wrk issued 04/04/08 for interior gut renovation of a 4 stry bldg w/o permit.@ time of insp job 100% complete an bldg occupied

    Nov 16, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg note: at front bldg the front door is wide-open unsecured w/ accumulation of garbage, wood and other debris at front yard. remedy: maintain bldg remove debris /secure bldg

    Sep 7, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 3, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 3, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,800 ft²
Lot area
1,700 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1941 / 44
Assessed value
$137,160
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #351313, last renewed Dec 16, 2025.

Questions about 465 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 465 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rifka Rubin.

Does 465 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 49 housing violations at this property.

Is 465 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 465 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 465 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.