505 Lafayette Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Building Open Data
16 Units
Built in 1931
4 Floors
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Landlords in NYC are required to file an annual bedbug report with the city and state whether the building has had a bedbug infestation in the past year. We found no recent bedbug reports from these city filings.
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
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Rent Stabilized Units: No
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Violations
A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from
NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development validates and confirms a complaint made to 311.
The violations listed below are open violations that have yet to be addressed or have not been confirmed
as resolved by the city.
This building has a total of 68 violations which is 4.25 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.59 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
35Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
23Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
10Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
2021-09-23Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at building front at fire escapeNov sent out
2021-08-18Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor ...frame missing at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
2020-10-19Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
2020-10-19Section 27-2005 hmc: 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 suspectedNov sent out
2020-09-30Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hallNov sent out
2020-09-30Section 27-2053 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hallNov sent out
2020-09-30Section 27-2005 hmc: 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 suspectedNov sent out
2020-09-30Section 27-2046.1 hmc: post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hallNov sent out
2020-09-30Section 27-2104 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hallNov sent out
2020-09-30Section 27-2045 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hallNov sent out
2020-09-14Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at all stories at public hall stairsInvalid certification
2020-09-14Section 27-2005 hmc: 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 suspectedNov sent out
2020-09-14Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at all stories at public hallInvalid certification
2020-09-14Section 27-2104 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
2020-09-14Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
2020-09-14Section 27-2010, 2011, 2012 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the household items at all stories at public hallNot complied with
2020-09-14Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
2020-09-14Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southNot complied with
2020-09-14Section 27-2045 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
2020-09-14Section 27-2046.1 hmc: post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
2020-09-14Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material, all walls and ceiling at all stories at public hallInvalid certification
2020-09-14Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southNot complied with
2020-09-14Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material, all walls and ceiling at all stories at public hall stairsInvalid certification
2020-09-03Section 27-2014 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts all story balconies at the front of the building at fire escapeNov sent out
2020-09-03Section 27-2039 adm code provide and maintain a light directly over the mail boxes in public hall ... at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
2020-08-19Section 27-2045 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
2020-08-19Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor, all stories at public hallNov sent out
2020-08-19Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at all stories at public hallNov sent out
2020-08-19Section 27-2005 hmc: 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 suspectedNov sent out
2020-08-19Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material, all walls and ceiling at all stories at public hallNov sent out
2020-08-19Section 27-2046.1 hmc: post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
2020-08-19Section 27-2104 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
2020-08-19Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
2020-08-19Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
2020-08-19Section 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak south wall at all stories at public hallNov sent out
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Building Ratings
Water Pressure
Water Pressure: 5
Cleanliness
Cleanliness: 3
Pest Control
Pest Control: 2
Heat
Heat: 5
Noise Levels
Noise Levels: 4
Owner Responsiveness
Owner Responsiveness: 5
Neighbors
Neighbors: 5
Garbage Management
Garbage Management: 5
Renter Recommendations
60% of renters recommend this building
60% of renters approve of this owner
Rents and Deposits
95% of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.
Reviews
2.75 stars
Good location, not a good building
Former Tenant
Pros:
The building is located near some good coffee s...
Cons:
Poor insulation combined with noisy/inconsidera...
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3.875 stars
Nothing that special
Former Tenant
Pros:
The building is well-maintained, neighbors are ...
Cons:
Old appliances and cheap, shallow sinks/cabinet...
Advice to owner:
Clean the inner courtyard, update all the kitch...
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