Brooklyn · Block 2103 · Lot 61 · 11238

161 Lafayette Avenue

3 floors · 9 apartments · 4,125 sq ft · built 1930 · class C5 · owner of record: Shinn C. Back

59open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
60dto Bedbug annual filing

Get an email when anything changes here

New violations the morning after they're issued, plus deadline reminders. Free for one building.

Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 60 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 60 days
Annual
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2025-11-17 (Accepted). Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 60 days
1 of 1 without an accepted 2026 report yet
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 76 days
Annual
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

Sep 1, 2027
in 304 days
Registered through 2027-09-01
Gas piping inspection (2029 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2029
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 2 is on the 2029 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2029
in 1156 days
Next cycle year 2029

Open violations

ECB / OATH (0)

None open.

DOB (17)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jan 3, 2008LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#20127
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 6, 2006LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#19758
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 31, 2005LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#20745
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 13, 2004LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#22124
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 19, 2003LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#17091
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 26, 2002LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#18377
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 27, 2001LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#17339
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 7, 2000LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#17861
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 16, 1999LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#17579
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 4, 1998LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#27070
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 16, 1997LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#224696
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 10, 1997LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#22694
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 29, 1995LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#37152
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 1, 1994LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#26253
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 16, 1993LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#37151
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 1, 1993LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#26252
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 3, 1989LANDMARK

#89-0410
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (15)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jan 3, 2008Boiler LL6291
Active
Jan 6, 2006Boiler LL6291
Active
Jan 31, 2005Boiler LL6291
Active
Feb 13, 2004Boiler LL6291
Active
Mar 19, 2003Boiler LL6291
Active
Mar 26, 2002Boiler LL6291
Active
Feb 27, 2001Boiler LL6291
Active
Feb 7, 2000Boiler LL6291
Active
Mar 16, 1999Boiler LL6291
Active
May 4, 1998Boiler LL6291
Active
Sep 16, 1997Boiler LL6291
Active
Feb 10, 1997Boiler LL6291
Active
Aug 29, 1995Boiler LL6291
Active
Jun 1, 1994Boiler LL6291
Active
Jun 1, 1993Boiler LL6291
Active
HPD (27) · C 0 · B 27 · A 0
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Sep 24, 2009BD26-21.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE 3 EXTRA SPRINKLER HEADS AND SUITABLE WRENCH FOR EMERGENCY PURPOSES AT O.S.Y. VALVE OF SPRINKLER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THIS DEPARTMENT CELLAR OSV VALVE FRONT.Oct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 2B · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS AND CEILING BATHROOM AND KITCHEN 2 STY NORTHEAST APT 2B , SECTION '' ''Oct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 2B · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF INOPERATIVE INTERIOR BELL BUZZER FROM VESTIBULE TO 2 STY APT 2B , SECTION '' ''Oct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 3A · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING LIGHT KITCHEN 3 STY APT 3A. LOCATED AT APT 3AOct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 3A · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES CEILING LIGHT KITCHEN 3 STY APT 3A. LOCATED AT APT 3AOct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 3A · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING LIGHT CENTER ROOM 3 STY APT 3A. LOCATED AT APT 3AOct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 3A · SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE 3 STY APT 3A KEATON LOCATED AT APT 3AOct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt WEST R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR FRONT EAST APT WEST ROOMS 3 STY APT 3A. LOCATED AT APT WEST ROct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 2A · SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS SINK KITCHEN 1 STY SOUTH APT 2A LOCATED AT APT 2A, 1st STORY, SECTION '' ''Oct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 2A · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR SOUTHEAST ROOM 1 STY SOUTH APT 2A LOCATED AT APT 2A, 1st STORY, SECTION '' ''Oct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 2A · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE SOUTHWEST ROOM 1 STY SOUTH APT 2A LOCATED AT APT 2A, 1st STORY, SECTION '' ''Oct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 2A · SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE 1 STY SOUTH APT 2A LOCATED AT APT 2A, 1st STORY, SECTION '' ''Oct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 2A · SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING 1 STY SOUTH APT 2A LOCATED AT APT 2A, 1st STORY, SECTION '' ''Oct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 2A · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR SOUTH WALL KITCHEN 1 STY SOUTH APT 2A LOCATED AT APT 2A, 1st STORY, SECTION '' ''Oct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 2A · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM 1 STY SOUTH APT 2A LOCATED AT APT 2A, 1st STORY, SECTION '' ''Oct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONCRETE AND TILE FLOOR VESTIBULE 1 STY PUBLIC HALLOct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR 2 STY PUBLIC HALLOct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOODEN FLOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORYOct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 2A · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOLM SYSTEM IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORYOct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 3A · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR AT 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH, 3rd STORY, APARTMENTOct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 3A · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALL AT SINK CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORYOct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 3A · SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS BATHTUB AT BATHROOM, 3rd STORY, APARTMENTOct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 3A · SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 2nd STORYOct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 3A · SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 2nd STORYOct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF REFRIGERATOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORYOct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BSECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR BY CLOSING SO AS TO BE GAS TIGHT ALL OPENINGS IN THE METAL VENT HOT WATER HEATER BOILER ROOM CELLAR.Oct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 1A · SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR missing mr. obas IN THE 1st BEDROOM FROM SOUTH LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1AOct 29, 2009

Check the agency records

Always confirm on the city's own systems before acting: DOB BIS property profile · DOB NOW · HPD Online · Pay ECB/OATH penalties (CityPay)

City records as of Nov 1, 2026, 5:52 AM ET. BBL 3021030061.

Look up another building