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290 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01947-0018Map

Owner of record: Lobban, Waldemar

290 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1878 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lobban, Waldemar. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on November 28, 2023. 29 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
33
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
7

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 28, 2023

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 · 33

  • 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 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall

    Oct 5, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall

    Oct 5, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 at public hall

    Oct 5, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall

    Oct 5, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall

    Oct 5, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Oct 5, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall

    Oct 5, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 5, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 5, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 2 sty apt 2 er1. , section '' ''

    Jan 7, 1988 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick wall boiler room cellar front.

    May 12, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.01 adm code provide adequate lighting cellar thru out.

    May 12, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling boiler room cellar front.

    May 12, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the boiler room cellar front.

    May 12, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    May 12, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 at front of building. survey

    Jun 26, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code fire escape defective. properly secure loose shoe to dropladder fire escape at east wall.

    Jun 26, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door 1 sty pub hall to cellar stairs.

    Jun 28, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of boxes ladders & bldg material 1 & 2 sty pub hall.

    Jun 28, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing wood steps 1st 2nd & 3st step 1 sty pub hall to cellar stairs er1.

    Jun 28, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Jun 28, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 1 sty public hall.

    Jun 28, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar throughout.

    Jun 28, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door all stys all apts.

    Jun 28, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wooden floor 2 sty public hall.

    Jun 28, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wooden steps 1-2-3-4 from bottom cellar stairs.

    Jun 28, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling in public hall 1st & 2 sty.

    Jun 28, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes 1 sty public hall.

    Nov 5, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective electric fixtures in ceilings of public hall all stys.

    Nov 5, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 throughout.

    Nov 5, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal fireproof ceiling at boilerroom cellar center.

    Nov 5, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Jun 27, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jun 27, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 27, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 27, 2013 · 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
1878
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,604 ft²
Lot area
1,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
1947 / 18
Assessed value
$197,520
Landmark / historic district
Clinton Hill Historic District

HPD registration #824451, last renewed Oct 20, 2025.

Questions about 290 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 290 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lobban, Waldemar.

Does 290 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.

Is 290 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 290 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1878 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 290 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.