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542 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

1
DOB Complaints
7
311 Housing Calls
10
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

96
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 96% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 542 Lafayette Avenue

542 Lafayette Avenue is a three-story, three-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, constructed in 1899 and currently owned by Apple Woo. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2022-2023, with multiple complaints filed by tenants during this period, some classified as emergencies. Notable maintenance issues have included a water leak complaint in June 2023 and an electrical issue regarding no lighting in December 2022.

An inspection in August 2023 revealed several violations, including problems with self-closing doors, missing or defective door hardware, and various code compliance issues in common areas, though most of these violations show a "Close" status with certified correction dates in late 2023. The building's systems have undergone regular rodent inspections between 2020 and 2025, passing all inspections except for one instance of rat activity in October 2020 when bait was applied. Bedbug reports for the building from 2022 to 2024 indicate no infestations during the reporting periods.

Recent inspections in 2024-2025 have shown no significant violations, with the most recent complaint in May 2025 regarding construction safety compliance resulting in an Oath Violation. The Department of Buildings records show a permit was issued in January 2020 for unspecified work (Job Number: 340415544). While the building has experienced various maintenance issues, many recent complaints have been resolved, and recent rodent inspections have consistently shown compliance with health standards.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 3
Year built 1899
Total area 2068 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

1
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
10
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
7
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
3
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
5
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 542 Lafayette Ave, New York, NY 11205
  • 542 Rear Lafayette Ave, New York, NY 11205

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542 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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542 Lafayette Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less 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 542 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
2023-06-072023-10-11Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2023-06-072023-10-11Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-05-222023-05-24Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2023-05-152023-05-19Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2022-12-242023-04-21Electric-No LightingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 542 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
2024-04-10ACloseNoneNone(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
2023-08-07COpenNoneNone§ 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 ENTRANCE TO THE BUILDING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2023-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
2023-08-07ACloseNoneNone§ 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 AGENCYS HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2023-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
2023-08-07ACloseNoneNone§ 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 SUSPECTED AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2023-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
2023-08-07BCloseNone2F§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2023-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 542 Lafayette Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2023-06-07 17:52HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2023-06-07 17:52WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKClosedHPD
2023-05-22 16:17HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2023-05-15 22:08HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2023-04-05 20:05HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 542 Lafayette Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-05-23CLOSEDConstruction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action2025-05-23Oath Violation Served (2025-05-24)
39901032025-01-07CLOSEDBUILDING – Vacant, Open and Unguarded2025-05-29No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-05-30)
37673292020-09-02CLOSEDWork Without Permits Watch List Compliance2020-09-01No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-09-02)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 542 Lafayette Avenue.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 542 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
2024-06-070002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-02-270002021-11-012022-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 542 Lafayette Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-06-12InitialPassed
2024-12-11InitialPassed
2024-06-17InitialPassed
2023-12-07InitialPassed
2023-06-21InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 542 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 542 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 542 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 542 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 542 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 542 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

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Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 542 Lafayette Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 542 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.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 542 Lafayette Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 542 Lafayette Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 542 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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