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133 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

17
DOB Complaints
171
311 Housing Calls
260
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

82
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 82% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 133 Lafayette Avenue

The 4-story, 6-unit Old Law Tenement building at 133 Lafayette Avenue in Fort Greene, owned by Robert Silverblatt and built in 1870, has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges over recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints in 2024 and 2025 regarding both entire building and individual apartment outages, some of which resulted in violations being issued. The building has also faced persistent plumbing problems, particularly affecting bathrooms and sinks, with several emergency complaints in 2024.

Recent months have seen continuing concerns with rodent activity, as evidenced by 311 complaints in 2025 and failed inspections in April and June 2025. The property has a significant history of building system and structural issues. Between 2018 and 2020, multiple violations were recorded regarding electrical wiring, building stability, and fire safety, including problems with inadequate shoring and support systems in the cellar.

A major set of violations from 2019-2020 highlighted concerns about building walls, fire stopping requirements, and structural supports, though these were ultimately dismissed in 2023 following completion of remedial work under permit #340750627. The building failed several rodent inspections between 2019 and 2022, indicating ongoing pest control challenges. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, and the building's exterior inspections show some compliance progress, the recurring nature of basic services issues like heat and hot water suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.

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

Renter Risk Rating

This building's risk level is typical for buildings in Fort Greene.

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1870
Total area 7000 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

17
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
260
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
171
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
20
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
17
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
6
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 271 Cumberland St, New York, NY 11205
  • 131 Lafayette Ave, New York, NY 11205

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133 Lafayette Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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133 Lafayette Avenue 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 133 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
2025-06-242025-06-26Electric-Power OutageImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-092025-01-13Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-212024-12-31Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-09-262024-10-05Plumbing-Bathtub/showerEmergencyCLOSE
2024-09-262024-10-05Plumbing-Basin/sinkEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 133 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
2024-12-24COpenNone4R§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-12-24COpenNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT CELLAR AT BOILER ROOM2025-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-28BCloseNone4R§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER SASH WINDOW AT NORTH WALL. IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-28ACloseNoneNone§ 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 AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-11-13T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-28ACloseNoneNone§ 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.2024-11-13T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 133 Lafayette Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-08 01:47RodentCondition Attracting RodentsClosedDOHMH
2025-01-09 11:44HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-12-21 11:21HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-09-26 19:04PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
2024-09-26 19:04PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 133 Lafayette Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39689422024-07-17CLOSED8P2024-07-23No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-07-23)
37984802021-05-25CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2021-05-25No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-05-25)
37727892020-10-13CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2020-10-13Buildings Violation(s) Served (2020-10-13)
37609442020-07-22CLOSEDSpecial Operations Compliance Inspection2020-07-28Oath Violation Served (2020-07-30)
37324912019-12-03CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2019-12-10Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2019-12-10)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 133 Lafayette Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2020-10-13V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLAINT MANNER/MAKE ALL NECESSA RY REPAIRS THROUGHOUT PROVIDE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER REPORTOK TO DISMISS. WORK PERFORMED UNDER PERMIT & LOC ISSUED. PE REPORT PROVIDED2023-07-27
2020-10-13V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL(S) OR APPURENTANCES/MAKE ALL NECESSA RY REPAIRS PROVIDE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER REPORTOK TO DISMISS. WORK PERFORMED UNDER PERMIT & LOC ISSUED. PE REPORT PROVIDED2023-07-27
2020-10-13V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLAINT MANNER/PROVIDE MAINTAIN FIRE STOPPINGOK TO DISMISS. WORK PERFORMED UNDER PERMIT & LOC ISSUED. PE REPORT PROVIDED2023-07-27
2020-02-05V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 906815052022-07-21
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 133 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 133 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
2024-12-170002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-11-210002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-12-050002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-300002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-030002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 133 Lafayette Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-06-05ComplianceFailed for Other R
2025-05-01InitialFailed for Other R
2022-11-28ComplianceRat Activity
2022-10-17InitialFailed for Other R
2020-01-31InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 133 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 133 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 133 Lafayette Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2020-07-2835486622PFARHOUD THABITHFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALLS OR APPURTENANCES AT 2ND FL LVL IN CORNER ONE HOLE IN BRICK WALL.AT CUMBERLAND ST 2ND LVL ONE VERTICAL CRACK APPROX 2'-0" LONG IN GROUN LEVEL CRACK IN GROUND(HORIZONTAL CRACK)ARESOLVE625.0625.0
2019-11-0635451366POWNER OFFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CLASS COMPLAINT MANNER. @TIME OF INSPECTION, @CELLAR LVL WOOD JOIST @FIRST FL LVL WAS BEEN OBSERVED IMPROPERLY & INADEQAUTELY VERTICALLY SUPPORTED WITH 2*3 & 2-4 MAKE SHIFTRESOLVE1250.01250.0
2019-11-0635451367ROWNER OFFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANER. @TIME OF INSPECTION MISSING MORTAR OBSERVED @MORTAR JOINS ON THE CHIMENY STACK REAR ELEVATION NORTHERN SIDE OF THE BUILDING @EXP#3. LEAVING GAPS BETWEENRESOLVE1250.00.0
2019-11-0635451368ZOWNER OFFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER: NO FIRE STOPPING PER BC 712.3; 27-345. @TIME OF INSPECTION MISSING FIRE STOPPING OBSERVED THROUGH OUT CELLAR LVL. LEAVING WOODEN JOIST EXPOSED HAZARDOUSRESOLVE2500.02500.0
2019-07-1735400909MFARHUND THABIT HFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAIEND IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION 335384572Z ISSUED ON 4-08-2019 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONERESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 133 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 133 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 133 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 133 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 133 Lafayette Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 133 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 133 Lafayette Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 133 Lafayette Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 133 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.

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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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