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505 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

1
DOB Complaints
57
311 Housing Calls
61
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

40
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 40% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 505 Lafayette Avenue

505 Lafayette Avenue is a 4-story, 16-unit New Law tenement building owned by Abraham Oberlander, constructed in 1931 and located in Bedford-Stuyvesant. The property has experienced recurring heating issues, with multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems in both the entire building and individual apartments between 2024 and 2025, including a recent emergency complaint in April 2025 that was reportedly resolved during inspection. Other maintenance concerns have included door and window issues, with several related complaints in late 2024 and early 2025, though inspections generally found no violations.

Of particular note is an active rodent infestation issue, as evidenced by multiple inspections in 2024 and 2025 showing rat activity, and an open Department of Health complaint from 2024 regarding rodent conditions. The building's maintenance history reveals several structural and safety concerns, including three active violations related to external low-pressure inspections from 2018-2021 that have not been resolved. In 2023, multiple housing maintenance code violations were documented, including issues with fire escape passageways, window guards, and various building repairs needed for cracked walls, floor tiles, and public area maintenance.

The property has maintained a zero count for bedbug infestations in its annual reporting period since 2020, though there have been multiple rodent baiting operations in 2024-2025. The building's owner has faced penalties for various violations, including a 2020 violation for building maintenance issues that resulted in an active $1,250 penalty. All documented complaints and violations have been addressed through standard resolution processes, though some issues remain open as of the most recent records available.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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505 Lafayette AvenueBuilding Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Building Characteristics

Total units 16
Year built 1931
Total area 14240 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

1
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
61
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
57
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
4
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
40
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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505 Lafayette Avenue 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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505 Lafayette Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not 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 505 Lafayette Avenue. 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
2024-12-172025-05-15Door/window-Door FrameNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-212025-05-15Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-172025-05-15Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-242025-05-09Door/window-Door FrameNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-262025-04-28Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 505 Lafayette Avenue. 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
2023-03-23ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2023-01-18CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSIISTING OF CHAIN AND PADLOCK INSTALLED ON GATE AT FIRE PASSAGE WAY AT EASTNone
2023-01-18CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) THROUGHOUT THE PUBLIC AREAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12.None
2023-01-13BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CRACKED BRICK WALL WITH MISSING AND DETERIORATED MORTAR AT JOINTS , 4TH STORY AT BUILDING FRONTNone
2023-01-13CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MISSING AIR VALVE AT , RADIATOR , NORTH WALL, AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 505 Lafayette Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-26 10:39HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-24 13:29DOOR/WINDOWDOOR FRAMEClosedHPD
2024-12-21 16:46DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2024-12-17 12:01DOOR/WINDOWDOOR FRAMEClosedHPD
2024-12-17 12:01DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 505 Lafayette Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
37579672020-06-30CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2020-06-30Oath Violation Served (2020-06-30)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 505 Lafayette Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 505 Lafayette Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 505 Lafayette Avenue. 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
2024-06-040002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-12-070002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-04-200002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-11-220002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 505 Lafayette Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-09InitialRat Activity
2025-01-31ComplianceRat Activity
2024-12-12ComplianceRat Activity
2024-07-08InitialRat Activity
2024-06-14BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 505 Lafayette Avenue. 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 505 Lafayette Avenue. 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 505 Lafayette Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-01-2135526246Y505 LAFAYETTE LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/ COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#35540203P ISSUED 10/7/20&TO FILE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANTTO 28-201.1&1RCNY102-01 FOR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANTACTIVE1250.01250.0
2020-10-0735540203P505 LAFAYETTE LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER: NOTED: OBSERVED AT FRONT FACADE(EXP#1),BRICKS ARE CRACKED AT CORNERS BBY STONE MEDALLIONS NEAR PARAPET WALL,ALSO HORIZONTAL CRACKS ABOVE TOP FLOOR WINDOWS BYACTIVE3125.03125.0
2020-06-3035475480P505 LAFAYETTE LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN B;DG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. AS NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT EXP#1 A VERTICAL CRACK IN PARAPET APPROX 3-4FEET LONG & 1/4" WIRE ALSO NOTED STEP CRACKING AT CORNER OF PARAPET WALRESOLVE625.0625.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 505 Lafayette Avenue. 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 505 Lafayette Avenue. 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 505 Lafayette Avenue. 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 505 Lafayette Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 505 Lafayette Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 505 Lafayette Avenue. 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.

DateTypeResult
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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 505 Lafayette Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 505 Lafayette Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 505 Lafayette Avenue. 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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