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161 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-02103-0061Map

Owner of record: Shinn C. Back

161 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 9 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Shinn C. Back. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on November 22, 2023. 27 of the 37 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 9 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
37
DOB violations
19
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
22

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 22, 2023

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
9
About 100% of the building's 9 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 · 37

  • 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 22, 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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    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 14, 2022

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 18, 2018

    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 10, 2016

    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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of refrigerator at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 1, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 2nd story

    Aug 1, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 2nd story

    Aug 1, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub at bathroom, 3rd story, apartment

    Sep 24, 2004 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall at sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story

    Sep 24, 2004 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at 1st room from east at south, 3rd story, apartment

    Sep 24, 2004 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercolm system in the foyer located at apt 2a, 2nd story

    Mar 17, 2000 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 17, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 2 sty public hall

    Dec 30, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete and tile floor vestibule 1 sty public hall

    Dec 30, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom 1 sty south apt 2a located at apt 2a, 1st story, section '' ''

    Dec 30, 1999 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall kitchen 1 sty south apt 2a located at apt 2a, 1st story, section '' ''

    Dec 30, 1999 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 1 sty south apt 2a located at apt 2a, 1st story, section '' ''

    Dec 30, 1999 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice 1 sty south apt 2a located at apt 2a, 1st story, section '' ''

    Dec 30, 1999 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture southwest room 1 sty south apt 2a located at apt 2a, 1st story, section '' ''

    Dec 30, 1999 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor southeast room 1 sty south apt 2a located at apt 2a, 1st story, section '' ''

    Dec 30, 1999 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink kitchen 1 sty south apt 2a located at apt 2a, 1st story, section '' ''

    Dec 30, 1999 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing mr. obas in the 1st bedroom from south located at bsmt-apt 1a

    Dec 15, 1999 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor front east apt west rooms 3 sty apt 3a. located at apt west r

    Jul 25, 1994 · Apt WEST R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty apt 3a keaton located at apt 3a

    Jul 25, 1994 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light center room 3 sty apt 3a. located at apt 3a

    Jul 25, 1994 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling light kitchen 3 sty apt 3a. located at apt 3a

    Jul 25, 1994 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light kitchen 3 sty apt 3a. located at apt 3a

    Jul 25, 1994 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of inoperative interior bell buzzer from vestibule to 2 sty apt 2b , section '' ''

    Feb 14, 1994 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Feb 14, 1994 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the metal vent hot water heater boiler room cellar.

    Apr 30, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar osv valve front.

    Sep 19, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 19

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Mar 1, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    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

    Mar 26, 2002

    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

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    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

    Feb 10, 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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmrk-landmark none

    Jan 3, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jan 3, 1989

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 8, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 8, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 8, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 8, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 28, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 28, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 20, 2006 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 3, 2006 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 31, 2005 · Apt 4B

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 31, 2005 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 23, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 23, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 23, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 23, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 17, 2004 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 17, 2004 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 17, 2004 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 17, 2004 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 17, 2004 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 17, 2004 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 17, 2004 · Apt 3A

    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
3
Residential units
9
Building area
4,125 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
2103 / 61
Assessed value
$1,324,350
Landmark / historic district
Fort Greene Historic District

HPD registration #327335, last renewed Jul 28, 2026.

Questions about 161 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 161 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Shinn C. Back.

Does 161 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.

Is 161 Lafayette Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 9 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 9 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 161 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 161 Lafayette Avenue?

It has 9 residential units.

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