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159 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-02103-0062Map

Owner of record: 155-159 Lafayette Owners Corp

159 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1897 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 155-159 Lafayette Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on March 8, 2022. 18 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
21
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 8, 2022

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 21

  • 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 8, 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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 16, 2017 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 16, 2017 · Apt 3C

    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

    Jun 16, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 23, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose metal vents at rear of bldg all stys

    May 24, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective northwest room and or make operable lower center window sash 2 sty west apt 2b. , section '' ''

    Sep 26, 1991 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective southeast room entrance door to 2 sty west apt 2b. , section '' ''

    Sep 26, 1991 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit doors to north & south rooms 2 sty northeast apt 2b. , section '' ''

    Sep 24, 1991 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of make openable windows thru out 2 sty northeast apt 2b. , section '' ''

    Sep 24, 1991 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window make operable thru out 2 sty apt 2b , section '' ''

    Sep 20, 1991 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door southeast and northeast rooms 2 sty apt 2b , section '' ''

    Sep 20, 1991 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective sash windows & make operable 2 sty front apt 2b thru out. , section '' ''

    Sep 13, 1991 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit east & west rooms door between 2 sty front apt 2b. , section '' ''

    Sep 13, 1991 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor vestibule 1 sty.

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration plexi glass domes roof thru out.

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 sty balcony front.

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls 4 sty public hall to roof.

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors public hall bulkhead at roof.

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hal & on boiler room door.

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 18, 2017 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 12, 2012 · Apt 4A

    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 (C6)
Year built
1897
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
17,600 ft²
Lot area
4,950 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
2103 / 62
Assessed value
$1,340,100
Landmark / historic district
Fort Greene Historic District

HPD registration #307040, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.

Questions about 159 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 159 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 155-159 Lafayette Owners Corp.

Does 159 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 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 159 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1897 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 Lafayette Avenue?

It has 20 residential units and 21 units in total.

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