920 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The two-family house at 920 Lafayette Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Bedstone Holdings LLC, has experienced several significant events since 2021, with the most critical incidents occurring recently. In 2025, following a major fire incident, the building was deemed structurally compromised with severe fire, water, and smoke damage throughout all levels. The Department of Buildings issued active violations requiring the building's full demolition and the establishment of proper construction fencing for safety.

Prior to this, there was a concerning pattern of rodent activity from 2022 through 2024, with multiple inspections revealing rat presence and requiring bait application, though more recent inspections in 2025 showed improvement with compliance passes. The building also has an active ECB violation from 2021 regarding failure to comply with permit requirements, associated with a permit that expired over a year prior to proper sign-off. While there have been multiple pest-related complaints logged with HPD and DOHMH, most were resolved without violations being issued, and the property has maintained a clean record in recent bedbug filings, showing zero infestation counts from 2022 through 2025. The most pressing current concern is the building's compromised structure following the 2025 fire, which has led to active violations for demolition and safety requirements.

The property's historical record shows a recurring issue with rodent activity between 2022 and 2025, though recent rodent inspections in 2025 have indicated improved conditions. While there have been multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions and pests, most have been resolved without significant findings. The building's maintenance history also includes a 2021 violation related to construction work beyond approved plans/permits, resulting in a penalty. The property's recent bedbug reporting period from 2025 shows no infestation issues, marking an improvement in pest management.