863A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, 863A Lafayette Avenue is a 4-unit, 3-story residential building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Yolanda Shivers. The property has experienced several concerning issues in recent years, particularly regarding structural and safety matters. In mid-2024, multiple complaints were filed relating to stairs, wall conditions, and pest problems, though HPD inspections were unable to gain access to verify these conditions.

The building has been the subject of two building stability complaints in 2024, with one resulting in an Oath Violation. An active ECB violation was issued in April 2024 regarding spalling brick and mortar issues at the building's exposure, with a $1,250 penalty imposed. The building's maintenance history reveals recurring concerns, particularly in Apartment 2, which has experienced multiple violations requiring attention to safety systems.

These include issues with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, electrical wiring, and window guards, though most violations were eventually closed. The building has maintained a good record in recent bedbug and rodent inspections, with rodent activity only noted once (April 2021) and no recorded bedbug infestations in the most recent filings. The property has also undergone regular rodent inspections since 2021, consistently passing these inspections. The building's age and conversion status (HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A) are notable, though specific details about its conversion history are not included in the provided data.