1138 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03273-0021Map
Owner of record: First Equities INC.
1138 Lafayette Avenue is a two-family home built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is First Equities INC.. HPD has recorded 49 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2024. 47 of the 49 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 49
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 30
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 · 49
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 1, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 1, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3rdflr, 3rd story
Dec 17, 2013 · Apt 3RDFLR
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ,, in the entire apartment located at apt 3rdflr, 3rd story
Dec 17, 2013 · Apt 3RDFLR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3rdflr, 3rd story
Dec 17, 2013 · Apt 3RDFLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
May 11, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
May 11, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jun 26, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story
Jun 26, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water stain at ceiling by the steam pipe in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2nd story apt #3, bathroom and kitchen.
Oct 15, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of water stain ceiling and east wall, 2nd story apt #3, northroom.
Oct 15, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling, 2nd story north room apt #3.
Oct 15, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures community kitchen and bathroom at 3 sty.
Oct 15, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures community kitchen and bathroom at 3 sty.
Oct 15, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures commumity kitchen and bathroom at 3 sty.
Oct 15, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters at balustrades 1 to 3 stys public hall stairs.
Oct 15, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity throughout cellar.
Oct 15, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing mortise lock at entrance door to building.
Oct 14, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tin ceiling at 2nd story apt 1.
Oct 14, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit 1st story apt.
Oct 14, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches , 1st story rear room #1.
Oct 14, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches throughout 2 sty. front room #3.
Oct 14, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit 3 sty. apt.
Oct 14, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit attic apt.
Oct 14, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit windows throughout 2 sty. front room #3.
Oct 14, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls & ceiling rear room.
Oct 14, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose hand rail at 1st-2nd story public hall stair.
Oct 14, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls & ceiling bathroom, 2nd story public hall.
Oct 14, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing upper sash & frame window, at 1st story public hall.
Oct 14, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device entrance door to building.
Oct 14, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor bathroom 3 sty. public hall.
Oct 14, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling bathroom, 2nd story public hall.
Oct 14, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling, 1st story rear room #1.
Oct 14, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective wash basin bathroom. 2nd story public hall.
Oct 14, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling at 1st story rear room #1.
Oct 14, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit unhinged door bathroom, 2nd story public hall.
Oct 14, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling front room, 2nd story south apt #2.
Oct 14, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the unlawful occupancy by more than two roomers, boarders or lodgers first and second story and attic.
Oct 14, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3rd story kitchen and bathroom.
Oct 14, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 1 sty. apt. 1.
Oct 14, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling 2 sty. front room #3.
Oct 14, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor 2 sty. front room #3.
Oct 14, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door 2 sty. front room #3.
Oct 14, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit 2 sty. apt.
Oct 14, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story
May 7, 2004 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story
May 7, 2004 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 12, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 12, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 12, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
Unapproved,unsafe,unsuitable elecrical equipment apparatus.materials devices appliances and wiring in use.electrical wiring of receptacle outlets by means of zip cards stapled to floor of 2nd floor apt and 2n
Dec 10, 2013 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to ground electrical system. electrical system grounding conductor @ water main is not attached. at 1:30pm observed defective electrical system ground at water main. rmdy: provide grounding of electric
Dec 10, 2013 · Penalty $24,000
Active - Class - 1
Violation of the electrical code technical standards.no measuring of energy consumption by individual dwelling units.at 1:30pm observed in cellar only one electric meter for two family bldg being used as sro
Dec 10, 2013 · Penalty $8,000
Active
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 10, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 9, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2013 · Apt NA
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Feb 3, 2010 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 3, 2010 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 3, 2010 · Apt PVT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 5, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 5, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 16, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 16, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 26, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 17, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 14, 2004 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 14, 2004 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 14, 2004 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 14, 2004 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 14, 2004 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 14, 2004 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 6, 2004 · Apt 2B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,430 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3273 / 21
- Assessed value
- $103,140
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #822406, last renewed Jul 25, 2025.
Questions about 1138 Lafayette Avenue
Who owns 1138 Lafayette Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is First Equities INC..
Does 1138 Lafayette Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 49 housing violations at this property.
Is 1138 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 1138 Lafayette Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1138 Lafayette Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.