City inspectors were last at this 12-unit walk-up apartment building on May 7, 2026, and the resulting violation remains open.
140 Lafayette Avenue is a 12-unit building in Brooklyn, New York City (BBL 3021200017). This building is associated with Buttercup Realty. Brix tracks 1 open HPD violations for this property, along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.
Built in 1930, this walk-up apartment building sits in Brooklyn and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.
Tenants have filed 8 HPD complaints about this building over the last five years, most often about unsanitary condition.
What tenants have called the city about here over the last five years:
The most recent complaint on this building was filed July 30, 2026.
Conditions cited on open violations at this address:
The building last changed hands on December 7, 1999 for $134,039.46, according to recorded deeds.
Brix score: 72/100. View the Building Report on Brix.
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Unit 3A at 140 Lafayette Avenue has no open violations (5 past violations).
Unit 1A at 140 Lafayette Avenue has no open violations (3 past violations).
Unit A1 at 140 Lafayette Avenue has no open violations (2 past violations).
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