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121 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-02101-0073Map

Owner of record: Lafayette Properties

121 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Lafayette Properties. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on April 9, 2021. 12 of the 28 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
28
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 9, 2021

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
7
About 44% of the building's 16 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 · 28

  • 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 4d, 4th story, apartment at north

    May 1, 2019 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 : missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 1, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    May 1, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    May 1, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective radiator shut off valve in the 1st room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Dec 29, 2004 · Apt 2C

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

    Replace with new the broken or defective radiator shut off valve in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Dec 29, 2004 · Apt 2C

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

    Replace with new the missing glass and sash window at north and south room 4th sty west apt 4d , section '' ''

    Sep 24, 1998 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling south room 4th sty west apt 4d , section '' ''

    Sep 24, 1998 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • 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

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 2 sty west apt 3b , section '' ''

    Aug 20, 1993 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing caulking around bathtub bathroom 2 sty west apt 3b , section '' ''

    Aug 20, 1993 · Apt 3B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sashes thru out 4 sty northwest apt 4d. , section '' ''

    Oct 27, 1992 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete and ceramic tile floor bathroom 4 sty northwest apt 4d. , section '' ''

    Oct 27, 1992 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches thru out 4 sty northwest apt 4d. , section '' ''

    Oct 27, 1992 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings thru out 4 sty northwest apt 4d. , section '' ''

    Oct 27, 1992 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door to 2 sty front apt 2a. , section '' ''

    Oct 29, 1990 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 4 sty front west apt 4b barbara. , section '' ''

    Jun 7, 1988 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty apt 1b. , section '' ''

    Aug 25, 1987 · Apt 1B

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

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock entrance door to 1 sty front apt 2a. located at apt 2a

    Mar 13, 1986 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.

    Mar 13, 1986

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board clg cellar thru out.

    Mar 13, 1986

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire ceiling boiler room cellar center.

    Mar 13, 1986

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the boiler room cellar rear.

    Mar 13, 1986

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder lock entrance door 4th sty north apt 4d. , section '' ''

    Nov 28, 1983 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling thru out 4th sty north apt 4d. , section '' ''

    Nov 28, 1983 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing air vent of radiator 4th sty north apt 4d west room. , section '' ''

    Nov 28, 1983 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 15

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jul 30, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jul 30, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jul 30, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jul 30, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit: work noted: entire wesat side south section pav ed with black top. (2). cur cut approximately 3 vehicles painted lines observed remedy;.obtain a permit if feasible or restore the premises to prior legal condition

    Dec 14, 2001

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit 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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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
  • Landmark none

    Landmrk-landmark none

    Jul 1, 1987

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jul 1, 1987

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Mar 21, 1984

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    At the time of inspection i observed 4 stories bldg. supported scaffold erected at exp#1 over 40 feet high has 7 frames.2 workers on the sup scaffold not tied to the structuredoing facade repairs. and no permit

    May 10, 2022 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted : the entire west side south section paved with black top. (2) curb cut approximately 12ft wide constructed the above created an off street parking for approximately 3 vehicles. "p

    Dec 14, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupacny contrary to that allowed by the building department records vacant south west yard change and now occupied as parking and storage of automoblies 2 vehicles observed park. on with new york plates : no

    Dec 14, 2001

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 15, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 11, 2011 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 11, 2011 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 30, 2008 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Odor

    Apr 8, 2005 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2004 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 25, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 10, 2003 · Apt .

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Illegal

    May 1, 2003 · Apt AVE.

    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
1930
Floors
4
Residential units
16
Building area
9,475 ft²
Lot area
4,581 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
2101 / 73
Assessed value
$1,305,450
Landmark / historic district
Fort Greene Historic District

HPD registration #351827, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.

Questions about 121 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 121 Lafayette Avenue?

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

Does 121 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.

Is 121 Lafayette Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 44% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 121 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 121 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.