69 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-02098-0085Map
Owner of record: Zg 69 Lafayette LLC
69 Lafayette Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Zg 69 Lafayette LLC. HPD has recorded 76 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 76
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 2
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 · 76
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at east stack at fire escape
May 22, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at building front
Aug 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling at northcenter 1 room located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key-operated lock at door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - 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
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
Closed — Violation dismissed
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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.
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.
Nov 24, 2017
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.
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 - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Apr 11, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provid03guard rail of window at stairway 3 to 4 sty public hall.
Oct 19, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar center.
Oct 19, 1987
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
Oct 19, 1987
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provid03approved fire proof self closing door with key operated deadbolt & latch set peephole & chain door guard at entrance to 4 sty north apt.
Oct 19, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling of cellar.
Oct 19, 1987
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provid03approved fire proof self closing door with key operated deadbolt & latch set peephole & chain door guard at entrance to 4 sty south apt.
Oct 19, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provid03guard rail of window at stairway 2 to 3 sty public hall.
Oct 19, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Oct 19, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 2 sty public hall landing.
Apr 29, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector defective 4 sty southapt 4f baientin. located at apt 4f
Apr 29, 1986 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.15 adm code 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.
Apr 29, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.15 adm code 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.
Apr 29, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs pub hall all stys.
Apr 29, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mortar joints roof center east chimney.
Apr 29, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors pub hall bulkhead roof.
Apr 29, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at frame missing 1 sty pub hall.
Apr 29, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 2nd sty pub hall.
Apr 29, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 frame missing.
Apr 29, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling 1 sty public hall vestibule.
Apr 29, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the sewage thru out cellar.
Apr 29, 1986
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing glass west lower sash 2 to 3 sty public hall at stairs.
Apr 29, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door 3 sty north apt 3r. located at apt 3r
Apr 29, 1986 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall kitchen & south wall center room 3 sty north apt 3r. located at apt 3r
Apr 29, 1986 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings thru out 3 sty north apt 3r. located at apt 3r
Apr 29, 1986 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty north apt 3r north room. located at apt 3r
Apr 29, 1986 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling 3 sty public hall.
Apr 29, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings 3 sty south apt 3f bathroom. located at apt 3f
Apr 29, 1986 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub 3 sty south apt 3f bathroom. located at apt 3f
Apr 29, 1986 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing electrical wall switch at south wall 3 sty south apt 3f private hall. located at apt 3f
Apr 29, 1986 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty south apt 3f center room & private hall. located at apt 3f
Apr 29, 1986 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling 3 sty south apt 3f center room. located at apt 3f
Apr 29, 1986 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of clothes lines roof thru out.
Apr 29, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches thru out 4 sty south apt 4f. located at apt 4f
Apr 29, 1986 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 5, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Apr 5, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Work without a permit.noted at 2nd floor erected partition walls creating 3 rooms.remedy:obtain permit.
Jul 25, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the department of building records.illegal occupancy noted on 2nd floor converted/occupied as"serenityplace spa"with 3 massage rooms,tables,oils,towels and heating towel ma
Jul 25, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in a commercial district.unlicensed physical treatment establishment is operating in a c2-4 district on the 2nd floor as per zr12-10.noted business as"serenity palace spa"a female masseuse who is no
Jul 25, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances in lafayette ave sidie at 4 fl under window sill lvl(right side&left side window)cracks in brick wall,in 4th fl cornish area broken lafayette ave side&s ellio
Jul 28, 2020
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to post permit for work @ premises.noted:work under permit #301864882 is not posted @ job site.remedy:post permit for work @ premises.
Jun 20, 2005 · Penalty $130
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2005 · Apt BDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 6,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 2098 / 85
- Assessed value
- $1,732,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #339156, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.
Questions about 69 Lafayette Avenue
Who owns 69 Lafayette Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zg 69 Lafayette LLC.
Does 69 Lafayette Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 76 housing violations at this property.
Is 69 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 69 Lafayette Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 69 Lafayette Avenue?
It has 5 residential units and 7 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.