473 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01942-0050Map
Owner of record: Blaustein, Aaron
473 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 Blaustein, Aaron. HPD has recorded 43 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 37 of the 43 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 43
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 55
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. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 43
- 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.
May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 18, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jun 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 25, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 17, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 23, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 25, 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 — Nov sent out
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- 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.
Apr 9, 2021
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.
Apr 9, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes at front yard
Aug 22, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective bricks at 1st story building facade,front yard
Aug 22, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl siding at east side of building
Aug 22, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood door and door frame at building entrance door located at apt groud, apartment at east
Jul 31, 2010 · Apt GROUD
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ***minimum 100 watts required***
Dec 1, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required
May 30, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door bell located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 25, 2004 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement tread 1st from bottom at stairs at front areaway
Oct 25, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor around heat riser in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 25, 2004 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 25, 2004 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires walls and ceiling at cellar
Oct 25, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlets in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 25, 2004 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and wall under sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 25, 2004 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster walls at public hall, 1st story
Oct 25, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 25, 2004 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door jamb entrance to building
Oct 25, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling at cellar
Oct 25, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line under wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 25, 2004 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the .. at front areaway
Oct 25, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete stairs at front entrance to building at stoop
Sep 24, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum
Sep 23, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening padlock eye and hook basement sty apt to rear yard door
Dec 30, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor front room basement sty apt
Dec 30, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of concealed leak ceiling kitchen basement sty apt
Dec 30, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board soffits cellar stair enclosure
Dec 30, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling cellar front.
Dec 30, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.
Dec 30, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts night inspection.
Dec 30, 1991
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 5
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 19, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 2, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 2, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Aug 27, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 2
Sidewalk shed #320548387 does not meet code specifications. noted: parapet/side panels. (photos*) are missing from east portions of shed. (extendee into courtyard of 475 lafayette ave). remedy: maintain and
Jul 19, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. at exp 1 at ground flr 1st (wythe) of brick was removed exposing masonry back-up. remedy:make area safe. obtain shoring permit or install brick missing wythe.
May 4, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a certificate of cor-rection w/dob fo rnov#34942819z issued on 9/12/12 pursuant to 28-204.4and 1rcny 102-01. gut renovation fo basement.no work permit.rmdy:file
May 4, 2013 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg. noted: 1st flr of east elevation is bulging against sidewalk shed & against adjacent premises @ 475 lafayette ave a swo was rescinded 9.24.12 to shore up bulging facade, yet no shoring
Mar 19, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov #34942819z issued 09/12/12 for work w/o permit:gut renovation of basement & 1 fl. remedy: comply w/commissioner's order.
Jan 31, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit.at time of inspection observed work at interior of premises being performed w/o permits. observed at 1st flr & basement lvlsthe complete gut renovation of all partitions, plumbing & electrical
Sep 12, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted:at facade of bldg exposure 1 at bsmt level bricks between windows has fallen exposing backer course also at top of window wall is bulging & cracking miss
Aug 24, 2012 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls observed missing brick at basement level exposure 1 front wall also observed bulging cracked brick frame areaexposure 4 east wall has bulging aluminum siding. on the west side of
Aug 22, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building: defects is a portion of the kitchen ceiling in the basement apt is rotten due to water leaking from above apt. remedy: make all necessary repairs forthwith
Jul 29, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide/maintain fire stopping where required: note: in the cellar fire stopping is missing at various location from the ceiling including the boiler room. remedy: provide/maintain fire stopping fort
Jul 29, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg hazardous at front of building seeth loose corner broken in danger of collapse two at the roof peice of sealing mesure remedy: maintain bldg make site safe immediately and install side
May 15, 2003
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Mailbox
Aug 21, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Sep 21, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - General
Mold
Sep 21, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - General
Doors
Apr 25, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Apr 25, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 25, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 25, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Apr 25, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Apr 25, 2011 · Apt 1
Close
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- General
Floor
Apr 25, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Apr 25, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 25, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Jul 16, 2010 · Apt GROUD
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 25, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 23, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Stairs
May 9, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 18, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 22, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 14, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 14, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 14, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - General
Locks
Oct 14, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 14, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 14, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 14, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 14, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 14, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 14, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 14, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 14, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Oct 14, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 3, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 3, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 3, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 3, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - General
Stairs
Sep 3, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Jul 27, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 27, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Jul 27, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 27, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 27, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - General
Locks
Jul 27, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Jul 27, 2004 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,168 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1942 / 50
- Assessed value
- $180,720
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #351223, last renewed —.
Questions about 473 Lafayette Avenue
Who owns 473 Lafayette Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Blaustein, Aaron.
Does 473 Lafayette Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 43 housing violations at this property.
Is 473 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 473 Lafayette Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 473 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.