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501 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

8
DOB Complaints
83
311 Housing Calls
65
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

84
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 84% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 501 Lafayette Avenue

501 Lafayette Avenue is a 4-story, 7-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Herman Jac. The property has experienced recurring issues with access for inspections, particularly evident in multiple 2024-2025 complaints regarding doors and windows where inspectors were unable to gain access (most recently in June 2025), as well as repeated heating and hot water service complaints affecting the entire building.

There are active Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2024 related to heating system access, building security, and door issues, including a Class C violation for defective self-closing doors in Apartment 3R. The building's heating and hot water systems have been a consistent concern, with multiple emergency service requests in 2024-2025 indicating potential systemic issues. The property has several active Department of Buildings violations from 2023 regarding failure to file external low pressure inspections for 2018, 2019, and 2022.

Previous inspections in 2022 show recurring access issues for boiler complaints, and there have been multiple reports of rat activity from January 2022 through July 2025, though some inspections have passed. The building's maintenance record also shows periodic bedbug reports between 2019-2023, with the most recent filing in March 2023 indicating one unit was treated for infestation. While some issues have been addressed and closed, the pattern of access problems for inspectors and recurring heating/hot water issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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501 Lafayette Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 7
Year built 1931
Total area 6400 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

8
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
65
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
83
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
20
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
34
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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501 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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501 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 501 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
2025-06-032025-06-27Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-152025-06-10Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-152025-06-10Door/window-Door FrameNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-222024-11-24Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-082024-11-23General-Bell/buzzer/intercomNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 501 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
2024-11-23CCloseNone3R§ 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-11-23BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DEFECTIVE LOCK AT ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2024-11-23COpenNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOMNone
2024-11-23COpenNone3R§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-05-31COpenNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT BOILER ROOM2024-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 501 Lafayette Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-03 12:58DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2025-05-15 19:19DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2025-05-15 19:19DOOR/WINDOWDOOR FRAMEClosedHPD
2024-11-22 16:37HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-11-08 03:06FLOORING/STAIRSFLOORClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 501 Lafayette Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
38431942022-05-08CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2022-05-19No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-05-20)
38333272022-02-27CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2022-03-03Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-03-04)
38297042022-01-30CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2022-02-03Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-02-03)
38243362021-12-07CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2021-12-15Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2021-12-15)
37605402020-07-19CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2020-07-30Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2020-07-30)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 501 Lafayette Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
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
2023-04-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2019-11-08V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 501 Lafayette Avenue. 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 501 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
2023-03-280102021-11-012022-10-31
2021-05-240002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 501 Lafayette Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-09InitialRat Activity
2025-01-10InitialPassed
2024-08-21ComplianceRat Activity
2024-07-08InitialRat Activity
2024-02-06ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 501 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 501 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 501 Lafayette Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 501 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 501 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 501 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)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 501 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 501 Lafayette Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 501 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.

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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 501 Lafayette Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 501 Lafayette Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 501 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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