153 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-02103-0064Map
Owner of record: 153 Lafayette Co Op Corp
153 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1874 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 153 Lafayette Co Op Corp. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on November 20, 2025. 36 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 38
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- 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 · 38
- IInformation / order
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, 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 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water soaked cellar sty duplex apt 1. located at apt 1
Jun 24, 1996 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable basement sty duplex apt 1 marsh. located at apt 1
Jun 24, 1996 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings kitchen basement sty duplex apt 1. located at apt 1
Jun 24, 1996 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling kitchen basement sty duplex apt 1. located at apt 1
Jun 24, 1996 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wall cabinet door kitchen basement sty duplex apt 1. located at apt 1
Jun 24, 1996 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around window frame & apron south room basement sty duplex apt 1. located at apt 1
Jun 24, 1996 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling laundry room cellar.
Jun 24, 1996
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit unhinged closet door south east room 2 sty north apt 3. , section '' ''
Jun 16, 1993 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in washbasin bathroom 2 sty north apt 3. , section '' ''
Jun 16, 1993 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceilings & woodwork north room & foyer 2 sty north room & foyer 2 sty north apt 3. , section '' ''
Jun 16, 1993 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling north room & kitchen 2 sty north apt 3. , section '' ''
Jun 16, 1993 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling north room 2 sty north apt 3. , section '' ''
Jun 16, 1993 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system vestibule 2 sty north apt 3. , section '' ''
Jun 16, 1993 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bottom sash southeast window 5 sty apt 05 south room.
Jun 26, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bottom sash window 5 sty apt 05 southeast room.
Jun 26, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin 5 sty apt 05 bathroom.
Jun 26, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective window glass upper sash east room 2 sty west apt 2. , section '' ''
Apr 13, 1989 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of leaky skylight 4 sty apt 5 bathroom. located at apt 5
Nov 22, 1988 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash 4 sty apt 5 southeast room. located at apt 5
Nov 22, 1988 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing stop molding window 4 sty apt 5 southwest room. located at apt 5
Nov 22, 1988 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective exterior window frames 4 sty front bldg.
Nov 22, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective floor 4 sty apt 5 kitchen. , section '' ''
Mar 16, 1988 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at cabinet 4 sty apt 5 kitchen. , section '' ''
Mar 16, 1988 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical outlet 4 sty apt 5 north room. , section '' ''
Mar 16, 1988 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit window sashes thru out 4 sty apt 5. , section '' ''
Mar 16, 1988 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass entrance door 1 sty entrance to bldg.
Sep 18, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose wood floor 4 sty public hall in front of apt 5. located at apt 5
Sep 18, 1987 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose handrail from basement to 1 sty public hall.
Sep 18, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring ceiling stair to cellar.
Sep 18, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose flue pipe vent from clothes dryer to outside air cellar laundry room.
Sep 18, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock front entrance door to 1 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Mar 24, 1986 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing sheetrock east wall south east room 5 sty apt 5. , section '' ''
Mar 13, 1986 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing sheetrock east wall kitchen 5 sty apt 5. , section '' ''
Mar 13, 1986 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling center cellar.
Feb 27, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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.
Feb 27, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty apt 3 stephens. , section '' ''
Feb 25, 1985 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
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
- 1874
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 4,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,980 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 2103 / 64
- Assessed value
- $1,412,550
- Landmark / historic district
- Fort Greene Historic District
HPD registration #355353, last renewed Dec 8, 2025.
Questions about 153 Lafayette Avenue
Who owns 153 Lafayette Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 153 Lafayette Co Op Corp.
Does 153 Lafayette Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.
Is 153 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 153 Lafayette Avenue built?
City records list 1874 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 153 Lafayette Avenue?
It has 5 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.