149 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-02102-0061Map
Owner of record: Grey Ghost Owners Corp
149 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1938 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Grey Ghost Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2025. 22 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 24
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 0
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 · 24
- 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
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 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story
Jun 5, 2001 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story
Jun 5, 2001 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of nails trotruding from floors in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story
Jun 5, 2001 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance upper and lower sashes at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, apartment at east
Mar 17, 2001 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit window at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, apartment at east
Mar 17, 2001 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit window at east wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, apartment at east
Mar 17, 2001 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, apartment at east
Mar 17, 2001 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of stapes/nails protruding from floor in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, apartment at east
Mar 17, 2001 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of defective linoleum floor covering (trip hazard) in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, apartment at east
Mar 17, 2001 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector which is defective (tenant- regina jordan) in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, apartment at east
Mar 17, 2001 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door mailbox vestibule 1 sty apt 1b. , section '' ''
Dec 5, 1994 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock entrance door 1 sty apt 1b. , section '' ''
Dec 5, 1994 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 1 sty apt 1b. , section '' ''
Dec 5, 1994 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings thru out 1 sty apt 1b. , section '' ''
Dec 5, 1994 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical wall outlet cover north wall rear entrance foyer 1 sty apt 1b. , section '' ''
Dec 5, 1994 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate 1 sty apt 1b. , section '' ''
Dec 5, 1994 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 2 sty center east apt 2b , section '' ''
Sep 29, 1994 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system fromt 2 sty center east apt 2b to street entrance , section '' ''
Sep 29, 1994 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose knobs entrance door to building
Sep 19, 1994
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed waterleak ceiling kitchen 1 sty south apt 1a er1. , section '' ''
Jun 18, 1992 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling kitchen 1 sty south apt 1a. , section '' ''
Jun 18, 1992 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets cold water sink kitchen 1 sty south apt 1a. , section '' ''
Jun 18, 1992 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 18
- Plumbing none
Based on commissioner's suspension notification intends to revoke all plumbing approvals and permits issued under job # b01202589 due to suspension of license master plumber #1138. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit immediately.
Jun 2, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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 · 11
- Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction document and/or approved amendments.under alt 2#321411548.note:at time of inspecition found at kitchette no 12" drop arch/smoke baffle as plans indicate.also note
Oct 23, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
4a, 19b, 36, bq9. bq9 27-147 code section work without a permit for boiler..
Apr 12, 2002 · Penalty $1,300
Resolve - Hazardous
4a, 19b, 36, bq9. bq9 27-147 code section work without a permit for boiler..
Apr 12, 2002 · Penalty $1,300
Resolve - Hazardous
4a, 19b, 36, bq9. bq9 27-147 code section work without a permit for boiler..
Apr 12, 2002 · Penalty $1,300
Resolve - Hazardous
4a, 19b, 36, bq9. bq9 27-147 code section work with out a permit for boiler.
Apr 12, 2002 · Penalty $1,300
Resolve - Hazardous
4a, 19b, 36, bq9. bq9 27-147 code section work with a permit for boiler.
Apr 12, 2002 · Penalty $1,300
Resolve - Hazardous
4a, 19b, 36, bq9. bq9 27-147 code section work without a permit for boiler..
Apr 12, 2002 · Penalty $1,300
Resolve - Hazardous
4a, 36, bq9, 19b. bq9 27-147 code section work with out a permit for boiler.
Apr 9, 2002 · Penalty $1,300
Resolve - Hazardous
4a, 19b, bq9, 36. bq9 27-147 code section work without a permit for a boiler.
Apr 9, 2002 · Penalty $1,300
Resolve - Hazardous
4a, 19b, 36, bq9. bq9 27-147 code section work with out a permit for boiler.
Apr 9, 2002 · Penalty $1,300
Resolve
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- Hazardous
4a, 19b, 36, bq9. bq9 27-147 code section work without a permit for a boiler.
Apr 9, 2002 · Penalty $1,300
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1938
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 8,750 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,950 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 2102 / 61
- Assessed value
- $2,178,900
- Landmark / historic district
- Fort Greene Historic District
HPD registration #301354, last renewed Aug 12, 2025.
Questions about 149 Lafayette Avenue
Who owns 149 Lafayette Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Grey Ghost Owners Corp.
Does 149 Lafayette Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.
Is 149 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 149 Lafayette Avenue built?
City records list 1938 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 149 Lafayette Avenue?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.