137 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
- Open critical violations3 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 4-story building located in Fort Greene, containing 21 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 (20 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Admin7
- Pests7
- General2
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Heat/Hot Water
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 BASEMENT STY PUBLIC HALL AND DOOR TO HEATING SYSTEM.
Oct 14, 2009Class C - Pests
THE FLUSHING APPARATUS AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO FLUSH EFFECTIVELY THE WATER CLOSET BASEMENT APT EAST 1B BATHROOM ER1.
Oct 14, 2009Class C - Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING BASEMENT EAST APT 1B BATHROOM ER1. LOCATED AT APT 1B
Oct 14, 2009Class C - General
PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE HANDRAIL TO CELLAR STAIR WEST FRONT AREAWAY.
Oct 14, 2009Class B - General
SUITABLE TIGHT COVER FOR THE HANDHOLE OPENING OF TRAP CELLAR REAR.
Oct 14, 2009Class B
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 COURT APTS CORP
Cannot compute responsiveness yet. The building has 20 open violations but none have been resolved in our visibility window, so days-to-close has no data to average.
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 20 open HPD violations on record, including 3 Class C (the city's most serious category). 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.
- 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.