971A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

971A Lafayette Avenue is a 4-story, 6-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, constructed in 2014 and currently owned by Guy Shor. The building has experienced recurring issues with bedbug reporting compliance, receiving violations in both 2022 and 2023 for failing to submit the required annual bedbug reports, though recent filings from 2024 indicate no current infestation issues.

In 2018, two separate violations were issued for maintenance problems in Apartment 1, specifically regarding defective plastered surfaces and ceiling paint in two different locations, though these were subsequently resolved. A significant incident occurred in 2019 when an illegal short-term rental operation was identified in Apartment 3L, leading to multiple violations regarding unauthorized use, fire alarm system deficiencies, and inadequate egress requirements, resulting in penalties totaling $2,187.50, all of which were paid and resolved. The building has undergone regular rodent inspections, with the most recent six inspections from 2022 to 2025 generally passing, except for several failures in 2022 indicating rat activity, though these issues appear to have been addressed.

The property has consistently demonstrated proper bedbug management through annual reporting in recent years, with all reports showing no infested, eradicated, or re-infested units. The building's documented history shows most violations have been promptly addressed, with no significant safety concerns apparent in recent inspections or violation records. As of the latest available data, the building has maintained compliance with both bedbug reporting requirements and rodent control measures, though historical patterns suggest maintaining vigilance regarding timely reporting and proactive pest management.