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344 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01948-0015Map

Owner of record: Kitson Blissett

344 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Kitson Blissett. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 38 of the 41 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
41
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

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 · 41

  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 20, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 29, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 14, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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 9, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 30, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 10, 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 9, 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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 4 sty rear west apt 4b. , section '' ''

    Feb 8, 1994 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door stair public hall bulkhead to roof

    Feb 8, 1994

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door with key-operated dead bolt & latch set, peep hole & chain guard at main entrance to 4 sty front west apt 4d. located at apt 4d

    Feb 8, 1994 · Apt 4D

    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

    Feb 8, 1994

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door entrance bathroom 1 sty west apt 1c. located at apt 1c

    Feb 8, 1994 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door with key-operated dead bolt & latch set, peep hole & chain guard at main entrance to 4 sty southeast apt 4b. , section '' ''

    Feb 8, 1994 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick work parapet wall northeast roof front

    Feb 8, 1994

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and walls kitchenette and center room 1 sty southeast apt 1b , section '' ''

    Aug 3, 1993 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing lower sash chain window center room 1 sty southeast apt 1b , section '' ''

    Aug 3, 1993 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective stove door kitchen 4 sty southwest apt 4c , section '' ''

    Nov 9, 1992 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection washbasin shut off valve bathroom 4 sty southwest apt 4c er1 , section '' ''

    Nov 9, 1992 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline bathtub bathroom 4 sty southwest apt 4c er1 , section '' ''

    Nov 9, 1992 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls bathroom and 1st from south room 4 sty southwest apt 4c , section '' ''

    Nov 9, 1992 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit upper and lower sash windows south room 4 sty southwest apt 4c , section '' ''

    Nov 9, 1992 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint apt entrance door opening 2 sty southwest apt 2c er1 1282447

    May 6, 1992

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin bathroom 4 sty southwest apt 4c located at apt 4c

    May 6, 1992 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling south room 2 sty southwest apt 2c williams er1 1282447 located at apt 2c

    May 6, 1992 · Apt 2C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint south wall bathroom 2 sty southwest apt 2c er1 1282447 located at apt 2c

    May 6, 1992 · Apt 2C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling bathroom 2 sty southwest apt 2c williams 638 0916 er1 1282447 located at apt 2c

    May 6, 1992 · Apt 2C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls 4 sty southwest apt 4c rear room & bathroom. , section '' ''

    May 6, 1992 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective interior window moldings thru out 4 sty southwest apt 4c. , section '' ''

    May 6, 1992 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 1 sty southeast apt 1b bathroom front & foyer. , section '' ''

    Oct 24, 1990 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceilings 2 sty apt 2b kitchen private hall & north room er1. , section '' ''

    Dec 13, 1989 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls 2 sty southeast apt 2b private hall & bathroom er1. , section '' ''

    Dec 13, 1989 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 11

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Mar 22, 2011 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Mar 22, 2011 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 7, 2004 · Apt 2D

    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 (C1)
Year built
1905
Floors
4
Residential units
16
Building area
7,832 ft²
Lot area
2,700 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
1948 / 15
Assessed value
$862,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #368123, last renewed Nov 14, 2017.

Questions about 344 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 344 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kitson Blissett.

Does 344 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.

Is 344 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 344 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 344 Lafayette Avenue?

It has 16 residential units.

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