312 Lafayette Avenue
312 Lafayette Avenue in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, has 24 open HPD violations, 1 of them class C, and no rent-stabilized units are on its tax bill, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: D (55/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 4 units · Built 1880
StreetSpy grade: D (Poor, 55/100)
- 1 immediately hazardous violation open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 3 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- No housing complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- No rent-stabilized units on the tax bill. Increases aren't capped by stabilization, though Good Cause Eviction may still limit them.
More open violations per unit than 8 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (24 open, 1 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
24 open violations: 1 class C (immediately hazardous), 16 class B, 7 class A. 1 issued in the last 12 months. 39 on record. Oldest open violation issued 1991-04-09. Newest violation issued 2026-05-05.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
3 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (hallway). D26-17.10 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDING'S HEATING SYSTEM 1 STY PUBLIC HALL & ON BOILER ROOM DOOR., issued 2008-06-18. HPD violation 1641232
- Class B: Sprinkler or standpipe defect, kitchen. D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAINTED SPRINKLER HEAD 2 STY APT 3 KITCHEN. LOCATED AT APT 3 (apt 3), issued 2008-06-18. HPD violation 1641238
- Class B: Door, lock or intercom defect, bathroom. D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BOTTOM HINGES DOOR BATHROOM 2 STY APT 3. , SECTION '' '' (apt 3), issued 2008-06-18. HPD violation 1641222
- Class B: Sprinkler or standpipe defect. D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAINTED SPRINKLER HEADS OVER RANGE 1 STY APT 2 REAR ROOM. , SECTION '' '' (apt 2), issued 2008-06-18. HPD violation 1641229
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, bathroom. D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CLG BATHROOM 2 STY APT 3. , SECTION '' '' (apt 3), issued 2008-06-18. HPD violation 1641223
- Class B: No heat / heating defect (basement). SECTION 65 M/D LAW PROVIDE UNDER COMPLETED PERMIT, A PROPER ENCLOSURE FOR THE CENTRAL HEATING PLANT, CELLAR CENTER., issued 2008-06-18. HPD violation 1641233
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint (basement). PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERBOARD CEILING REAR CELLAR., issued 2008-06-18. HPD violation 1641247
- Class B: Lighting defect (entrance). PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING ,100 WATTS REQUIRED., issued 2004-12-08. HPD violation 5233214
311 housing complaints
0 in the last 12 months, 0 in 5 years.
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2023: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2022: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2021: No bedbug filing on record for this year
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 0 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units on the tax bill.
Owner and management
Owner: 312 LAFAYETTE AVE LLC. Head officer: DANNY A BROWNE. Managing agent: 312 LAFAYETTE AVE LLC. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Sep 6, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3019470029, HPD building ID 322110. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Classon Av (G), 3 min walk
- Clinton-Washington Avs (G), 4 min walk
- Clinton-Washington Avs (C), 7 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 24 open (1 class C, 16 class B, 7 class A). 3 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | None | 0 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.