893 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 5-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement building at 893 Lafayette Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Jack Wein LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years (2023-2025). Most notably, there was a recurring heat and hot water problem affecting the entire building in October and November 2023, though these issues were reportedly resolved following HPD intervention. The building has faced multiple plumbing-related complaints, with inspections in July and August 2024 revealing water supply issues and problems with bathtubs/showers, though no violations were issued in these cases.

Apartment 1F has been the focus of several Housing Maintenance Code violations, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and problematic hot water temperature exceeding 130 degrees. The building's infrastructure has required attention to various systems, including multiple plumbing issues, unsanitary conditions in garbage storage areas, and concerns with flooring in common areas. Recent inspections have shown some progress in building maintenance, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past five years of filings, and the most recent rodent inspections in April 2025 indicating compliance with city standards.

However, there are persistent concerns with building systems, as evidenced by the active Environmental Control Board violation from 2019 regarding blank boiler room access signs, with a penalty of $3,125 still outstanding. The property has undergone multiple inspections for rodent activity between 2023 and 2025, with several instances of rat activity reported in 2023-2024, though the most recent rodent inspection in April 2025 resulted in a passing grade. The building's management has generally responded to HPD complaints, with most issues being resolved and closed, though some violations from July 2024 specifically related to water supply and garbage storage were noted during inspections.