129 Lafayette Avenue
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1860
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 1 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 4-story building located in Fort Greene, containing 11 residential units. Built in 1860.
The neighborhood: Fort Greene
Brooklyn · 2,104 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $4,692 1BR · $6,776 2BR
2 subway stations nearby
6 parks · 1.5 acres · incl. University Place
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (6 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Pests2
- Safety2
- Admin1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Admin
ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE CELLAR THRUOUT.
Jun 11, 2008Class B - Safety
ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE TO 2 STY NORTH APT 2C. , SECTION '' ''
Jun 11, 2008Class B - Safety
ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM AT LEAST 1 WINDOW OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE 1 STY SOUTHWEST APT 1A LOCATED AT APT 1A
Jul 15, 2002Class B - Pests
VERMIN MICE THRU OUT 3 STY NORTH APT 3C LOCATED AT APT 3C
Jul 15, 2002Class B - Pests
M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION WINDOW SEALED WITH BRICK 2 STY EAST.
Jun 11, 2008Class A
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $3,855.5 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $4,692 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $6,775.5 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $8,300 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
LAFAYETTE PROPERTIES
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
⚡ 33% faster than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 6 open HPD violations on record, none in the city's most serious category (Class C). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (1 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 30 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Fort Greene is about $4,692/month for a one-bedroom.