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255 Lafayette Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

23
DOB Complaints
68
311 Housing Calls
45
Housing Violations
11
Permits

Risk Assessment

51
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 51% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 255 Lafayette Street

The 93-unit residential building at 255 Lafayette Street, owned by Carlos Rosario, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues throughout 2024-2025. Most notably, there are ongoing rodent problems, with the latest reports from June 2025 indicating open complaints about unsanitary conditions and rodent sightings. The building has also faced multiple infrastructure challenges, including numerous plumbing complaints in early 2025 involving sinks, bathtubs/showers, and toilets, though some were found not to violate housing laws during inspections. Multiple open violations related to door/window issues remain unresolved as of mid-2025.

The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance and safety concerns, including past violations for various building code infractions. In September 2024, a violation was issued regarding refuse accumulation and cleanliness issues in the west courtyard. Earlier violations from 2024 focused on repair needs in specific apartments, particularly C25, which required attention to walls, windows, doors, and various fixtures. While the building has undergone multiple inspections, including Tenant Safety Inspections in 2023-2024 that found no violations at the time, there have been concerns about boiler access, with inspectors unable to gain entry during two separate inspection attempts in early 2025.

The property has maintained a pest-free record concerning bedbugs, with no reported cases in the past five years. However, rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with several "Rat Activity" findings in 2024, though an initial inspection in early 2025 passed. The building has also undergone various renovation work, as evidenced by multiple permits issued between 2018-2021, covering both electrical and general alteration work, along with inspections for compliance with Local Law 188 requirements. Recent inspections of the property continue to reveal maintenance issues requiring attention, particularly related to sanitation and building infrastructure.

Last updated: July 26, 2025
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255 Lafayette Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the safest 10% of buildings in Nolita.

Building Characteristics

Total units 93
Year built 1926
Total area 63587 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

23
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
45
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
68
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
3
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
5
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
10
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
11
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 255 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012
  • 257 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012
  • 259 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012
  • 261 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012
  • 263 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012
  • 265 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012
  • 267 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012
  • 54 Prince St, New York, NY 10012
  • 56 Prince St, New York, NY 10012

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255 Lafayette Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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255 Lafayette Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 255 Lafayette Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-06-262025-06-26Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-06-172025-06-17Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-06-172025-06-17Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-06-122025-06-13Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-05-152025-05-15Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyOPEN
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 255 Lafayette Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-09-11BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE AT WEST COURTYARDNone
2024-07-04BCloseNoneC25§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT C25, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-08-23T00:00:00.000Z
2024-07-04BCloseNoneC25§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT C25, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-08-23T00:00:00.000Z
2024-07-04BCloseNoneC25§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE UPPER WINDOW SASH COUNTER BALANCE AT NORTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT C25, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-08-23T00:00:00.000Z
2024-07-04BCloseNoneC25§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASH/BASIN WASTELINE PIPE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT C25, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-08-23T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 255 Lafayette Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-16 20:32RodentRat SightingIn ProgressDOHMH
2025-05-15 13:38UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEOpenHPD
2025-03-23 01:16PLUMBINGBASIN/SINKClosedHPD
2025-02-17 22:25PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
2025-02-17 22:25PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 255 Lafayette Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16888512025-02-17CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2025-03-07Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2025-03-07)
16869632025-01-21CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2025-02-12Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2025-02-12)
16763562024-08-29CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2024-08-30No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-08-30)
16616642024-03-04CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2024-03-04No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-03-04)
16339942023-04-13CLOSEDLocal Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs2023-04-17No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-04-17)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 255 Lafayette Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2019-03-18V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 - MULTIPLE YEARS (2018)NFA ATTAINED2019-05-28
2019-03-17V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 - MULTIPLE YEARS (2017)NFA ATTAINED2019-05-28
2019-03-16V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 - MULTIPLE YEARS (2016)NFA ATTAINED2019-05-28
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 255 Lafayette Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 255 Lafayette Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-160002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-040002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-030002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-060002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-02-100002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 255 Lafayette Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-01-14InitialPassed
2024-04-12ComplianceRat Activity
2024-03-21BAITBait applied
2024-03-14BAITBait applied
2024-03-07BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 255 Lafayette Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 255 Lafayette Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 255 Lafayette Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-06-2435548074YLAFAYETTE ST REALTY ASSOCUNAPPROVED .UNSAFE.UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT APPARATUS.MATERIAS,DEVICES APPLIANCES FOR WIRING IN USE DEFECTIVE SMOKING LIGHT FIXTURE IN BATHROOM EXTENSION CORDS USED THTOUGHOUT APARTMENT #22C COMPLY WITHRESOLVE0.00.0
2019-11-2539013474HLAFAYETTE ST REALTY ASSOCWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED NEW DUCT WORK ATTACHED TO THE CEILING APPROXIMATELY 12' LONG. NO PERMIT ON FILE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS FOR THIS WORK. NON COMPLIANT TO CODE., OBTRESOLVE3125.00.0
2019-11-2539013466HLAFAYETTE ST REALTY ASSOCWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED ELECTRICAL WORK AT THE RETAIL SPACE ON THE GROUND LEVEL. APPROXIMATELY 16 OVERHEAD LIGHT BOXES WITH NEW WIRE, 7 OUTLET BOXES WITH NEW WIRE, 2 LIGHT SWITCHESRESOLVE1250.00.0
2018-09-0535306974HJOSE VASQUEZ/SJ EMPIRE CO28.104.8.4.3-NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS UPON ISSURANCE OF A PERMIT FOR WORK CONTAINING A TENANT PROTECTION PLAN.NOTED:FAILURE TO POST A TENANT PROTECTION PLAN.POST A NOTICE REGARDING A SUCH PLAN IN A CONSPLICUOUS MANNRESOLVE0.00.0
2018-09-0535364150KJOSE VASQUEZ/SJ EMPIRE CO27.2009.2-SAFE CONSTRUCTION BILL OF RIGHTS.NOTED:FAILURE TO POST SAFE CONATRUCTION BILL OF RIGHTS,PERTAINING TO AN OCCUPIED BUILDING,WITH MEANS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATION WHILE BUILDING IS OCCUPIED DRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 255 Lafayette Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 255 Lafayette Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 255 Lafayette Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 255 Lafayette Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 255 Lafayette Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 255 Lafayette Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 255 Lafayette Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 255 Lafayette Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 255 Lafayette Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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