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
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 · 41
- 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 20, 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 29, 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 22, 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 14, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Feb 25, 2022
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.
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
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 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
Open — Info 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 18, 2018
Open — Info 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 10, 2016
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 - 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 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit door stair public hall bulkhead to roof
Feb 8, 1994
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit door entrance bathroom 1 sty west apt 1c. located at apt 1c
Feb 8, 1994 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick work parapet wall northeast roof front
Feb 8, 1994
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective stove door kitchen 4 sty southwest apt 4c , section '' ''
Nov 9, 1992 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper and lower sash windows south room 4 sty southwest apt 4c , section '' ''
Nov 9, 1992 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.