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296 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01947-0021Map

Owner of record: James, Letitia

296 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1873 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is James, Letitia. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2025.

HPD violations
19
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 10, 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 · 19

  • 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 10, 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.

    Apr 10, 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.

    Mar 23, 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.

    Feb 25, 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.

    Feb 25, 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.

    Apr 9, 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.

    Oct 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 required.

    Dec 9, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 required.

    Sep 20, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 required

    Nov 28, 2003

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty apt 3r mckay. , section '' ''

    Mar 1, 1990 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wall cabinet 3 sty apt 3r kitchen. , section '' ''

    Mar 1, 1990 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 1 sty apt 2. located at apt 2

    Jul 11, 1989 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Jul 11, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.

    Jul 11, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 7, 1982

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 7, 1982

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit boiler room door cellar.

    Jul 21, 1981

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective mement mortar wall oil tank enclosure cellar front.

    Jul 21, 1981

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Construction other optional

    Hazardous

    Nov 21, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmrk-landmark none

    Jan 6, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jan 6, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 3

    Fence exceeds permitted height: atoi the front yard lot line fence exceeds permitted height. actual measurements taken on site are indicative of a front yard fence height of 66" inches contrary to bc 3112 & zr

    Jul 23, 2025

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to notify dob prior to use installation "c"hooks in connectionw/suspended scaffolds.no proper id for scaffold workers.

    Sep 14, 2007 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered bldg occupied without valid certificate of occupancy(c/o). note: temp c o#234715, expired 1/22/91 is new being occupied as a multi- dwelling. remedy: obtain a valid c/o.

    Nov 21, 2000 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    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 (C3)
Year built
1873
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
2,631 ft²
Lot area
1,942 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
1947 / 21
Assessed value
$657,450
Landmark / historic district
Clinton Hill Historic District

HPD registration #349610, last renewed Oct 30, 2025.

Questions about 296 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 296 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is James, Letitia.

Does 296 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.

Is 296 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 296 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1873 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 296 Lafayette Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.