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125 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-02101-0072Map

Owner of record: Lafayette Properties

125 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1860 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 8 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lafayette Properties. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on October 16, 2025. 24 of the 38 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
38
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
20

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Oct 16, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
5
About 63% of the building's 8 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 38

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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
  • 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, 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell-buzzer/intercom system from building entrance to, in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 5, 2015 · Apt 3A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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, 1st story

    Sep 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Jan 14, 2005 · Apt 3A

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor and walls in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Jan 14, 2005 · Apt 3A

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the kitchenette located at apt 3a, 3rd story

    Jan 14, 2005 · Apt 3A

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

    Properly repair the broken or defective cabinet base sink in the kitchenette located at apt 3a, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Jan 14, 2005 · Apt 3A

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Jan 14, 2005 · Apt 3A

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

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty apt 3a , section '' ''

    Aug 12, 1999 · Apt 3A

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 2 sty apt 3a , section '' ''

    Aug 12, 1999 · Apt 3A

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

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling bathroom 2 sty apt 3a , section '' ''

    Aug 12, 1999 · Apt 3A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 fixtures present

    Sep 3, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings thru out 3 sty south apt 3a. , section '' ''

    Apr 8, 1998 · Apt 3A

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

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling bathroom 3 sty south apt 3a. , section '' ''

    Apr 8, 1998 · Apt 3A

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

    Remove all obstructions from water closet bathroom 3 sty south apt 3a er1. , section '' ''

    Apr 8, 1998 · Apt 3A

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

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling kitchen 2 sty south west apt 2a. , section '' ''

    Jun 24, 1997 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor bathroom 2 sty northwest apt 2a. , section '' ''

    Jun 24, 1997 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice 2 sty northwest apt 2a. , section '' ''

    Jun 24, 1997 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit entrance door from pub hall to 2 sty front apt 2a. , section '' ''

    Jun 24, 1997 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tile wall & floor 2 sty northwest apt 3a bathroom. located at apt 3a

    Jun 24, 1997 · Apt 3A

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

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2 sty northwest apt 3a. located at apt 3a

    Jun 24, 1997 · Apt 3A

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

    Replace with new the missing balusters all stys public hall stairs.

    Jun 24, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mices and roaches thru out 2 sty north apt 2b located at apt 2b

    Jun 24, 1997 · Apt 2B

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

    Refit door bathroom 2 sty north apt 2b located at apt 2b

    Jun 24, 1997 · Apt 2B

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

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls thruout 4 sty front 4a.

    Jun 19, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Jun 13, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant soffit stair enclosure bsmt sty to cellar

    Jun 13, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling cellar thru out

    Jun 13, 1997

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bathroom upright mechanical stopper bathtub 1 sty south apt 1a. , section '' ''

    Jun 13, 1997 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads 2 to 3 sty pub hall.

    Jun 13, 1997

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of painted sprinkler head kitchen 2 sty north apt 3b , section '' ''

    Nov 23, 1992 · Apt 3B

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

    Properly repair the broken or defective bathroom mechanical stopper bathtub 3 sty south apt 3a. located at apt 3a

    Sep 16, 1991 · Apt 3A

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

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches thru out apt 3 sty apt 3a. located at apt 3

    Sep 16, 1991 · Apt 3

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

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system vestibule to 3 sty north apt 3b. , section '' ''

    Sep 16, 1991 · Apt 3B

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

    Replace with new the broken or defective kitchen painted sprinkler head ceiling 3 sty north apt 3b. , section '' ''

    Sep 16, 1991 · Apt 3B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 10

  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jul 30, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jul 30, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2022 · Apt 2J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 18, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 21, 2015 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 21, 2015 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 12, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 12, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 12, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 12, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 12, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 12, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 12, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 12, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 6, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Jan 6, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 6, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 6, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 6, 2005 · Apt 3A

    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 (C5)
Year built
1860
Floors
3
Residential units
8
Building area
3,480 ft²
Lot area
2,610 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
2101 / 72
Assessed value
$1,462,500
Landmark / historic district
Fort Greene Historic District

HPD registration #351828, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.

Questions about 125 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 125 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lafayette Properties.

Does 125 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.

Is 125 Lafayette Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 63% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 125 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1860 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 125 Lafayette Avenue?

It has 8 residential units.

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