Does 644 Lafayette Ave have HPD violations?

Yes, 644 Lafayette Ave currently has 15 open HPD housing violations: 2 Class A (non-hazardous), 9 Class B (hazardous), and 4 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated July 10, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 644 Lafayette Ave received?

644 Lafayette Ave has received 11 complaints in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is WATER LEAK with 5 complaints.

Is 644 Lafayette Ave safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 644 Lafayette Ave has a CRITICAL RISK safety rating. The building has 4 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations and should be investigated carefully before signing a lease.

What are the most common complaints at 644 Lafayette Ave?

The most common complaints filed at 644 Lafayette Ave in the last 12 months are: 1. WATER LEAK (5 complaints), 2. PAINT/PLASTER (2 complaints), 3. UNSANITARY CONDITION (1 complaint).

Are there Class C violations at 644 Lafayette Ave?

Yes. 644 Lafayette Ave currently has 4 Class C violations, which are classified as immediately hazardous by NYC HPD. These require urgent landlord certification of correction.

When was the last complaint filed at 644 Lafayette Ave?

The most recent 311 complaint at 644 Lafayette Ave was filed on May 19, 2026. In total, 15 complaints have been filed since January 2024. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 644 Lafayette Ave?

644 Lafayette Ave currently has 15 open HPD violations: 2 Class A (non-hazardous), 9 Class B (hazardous), and 4 Class C (immediately hazardous). Class C violations are immediately hazardous and require urgent remediation by the landlord under NYC housing code. Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data.

Who do I contact about violations at 644 Lafayette Ave?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 644 Lafayette Ave, contact NYC's Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) by calling 311 or visiting hpd.nyc.gov. Tenants can file a new complaint via the 311 mobile app or website. For free legal assistance, contact Housing Court Answers (212-962-4795), MFY Legal Services, or Housing Rights Initiative.

644 Lafayette Ave

Q: Is 644 Lafayette Ave a good building to rent?

644 Lafayette Ave has 4 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. Prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

📍 Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn Built 1931 8 units Class C1 Residential

Registered to ZALMEN HOROWITZ LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly

CRITICAL RISK

15 Open Violations

4C 9B 2A

11 Complaints (12 mo) ↑ up vs prior year

0 Last 30 Days

Renting here? This building has 4 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

Last 30 Days

Last 90 Days

Last 365 Days

⚠️ Complaints are up 100% compared to the previous 6 months.

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

WATER LEAK

5(45%)

PAINT/PLASTER

2(18%)

UNSANITARY CONDITION

1(9%)

HEAT/HOT WATER

1(9%)

FLOORING/STAIRS

1(9%)

ELECTRIC

1(9%)

📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)

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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

25 Inspections on Record

Bait applied Most Recent Result

2026-05-18 Most Recent Date

2026-05-18 Treatments Bait applied

2026-05-11 Treatments Bait applied

2026-05-04 Treatments Bait applied

2026-04-28 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2026-03-20 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2025-12-31 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2025-11-13 Treatments Bait applied

2025-05-27 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2025-02-10 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2024-12-14 Treatments Bait applied

2024-12-03 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2024-07-20 Treatments Bait applied

2024-07-15 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2024-06-18 Treatments Bait applied

2024-06-06 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2024-05-08 Treatments Bait applied

2024-05-01 Treatments Bait applied

2024-04-25 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2024-03-29 Treatments Bait applied

2024-01-29 Treatments Bait applied

2024-01-23 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2023-12-20 Stoppage Stoppage done

2023-12-06 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2023-09-20 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

2 Class A

9 Class B

4 Class C

Driving this immediately hazardous rating

Class C Building door missing or defective self-close mechanism 2026-03-24

Class C Building door missing or defective self-close mechanism 2024-04-03

See all 15 violations ▼

Class C § 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 HINGES AT BULKHEAD DOOR TO THE ROOF AT PUBLIC HALL

2026-03-24 ▼

Violation ID: #18734048

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-24T00:00:00.000

Description: § 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 HINGES AT BULKHEAD DOOR TO THE ROOF AT PUBLIC HALL

Class C § 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 DOOR AT VESTIBULE , 1st STORY

2024-04-03 ▼

Violation ID: #16824945

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-04-03T00:00:00.000

Description: § 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 DOOR AT VESTIBULE , 1st STORY

Class C § 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 LATCH AT DOOR LEADING TO WEST YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2024-04-03 ▼

Violation ID: #16824964

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-04-03T00:00:00.000

Description: § 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 LATCH AT DOOR LEADING TO WEST YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2024-04-03 ▼

Violation ID: #16824979

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-04-03T00:00:00.000

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORY

2026-03-24 ▼

Violation ID: #18757229

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-24T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORY

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WOOD HANDRIL AT BULKHEAD AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 4th STORY

2024-04-03 ▼

Violation ID: #16824981

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-04-03T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WOOD HANDRIL AT BULKHEAD AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 4th STORY

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BRICKS AND MORTAR CRACKS AT EXTERIOR WALL AT BUILDING FRONT , 4th STORY

2024-04-03 ▼

Violation ID: #16825005

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-04-03T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BRICKS AND MORTAR CRACKS AT EXTERIOR WALL AT BUILDING FRONT , 4th STORY

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 1ST,4TH,5TH,AND 6TH WOOD TREAD FROM TOP AT BULKHEAD AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 4th STORY

2024-04-03 ▼

Violation ID: #16824984

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-04-03T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 1ST,4TH,5TH,AND 6TH WOOD TREAD FROM TOP AT BULKHEAD AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 4th STORY

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT DOOR LEADING TO WEST YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2024-04-03 ▼

Violation ID: #16824966

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-04-03T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT DOOR LEADING TO WEST YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class B § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT BALACONY AT FIRE ESCAPE, 3rd STORY

2024-04-03 ▼

Violation ID: #16824988

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-04-03T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT BALACONY AT FIRE ESCAPE, 3rd STORY

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 7, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2024-03-07 ▼

Violation ID: #16726454

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-03-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 7, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 7, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2024-03-07 ▼

Violation ID: #16726455

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-03-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 7, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 7, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2024-03-07 ▼

Violation ID: #16726456

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-03-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 7, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class A § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 8, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2024-03-07 ▼

Violation ID: #16726457

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-03-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 8, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 8, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2024-03-07 ▼

Violation ID: #16726458

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-03-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 8, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

Neighborhood Comparison

How 644 Lafayette Ave compares to other tracked buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant in the last 12 months.

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📊 That's 11.0× the Bedford-Stuyvesant average · top 13% most-complained in neighborhood

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 4 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 11 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of July 10, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: July 10, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

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