523 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

523 Lafayette Avenue is a three-story, three-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Victoria Owens and dating back to 1899. The building has experienced consistent monitoring and inspection compliance over recent years, particularly regarding bedbug reporting and rodent control.

Most notably, there was a recurring pattern of violations in 2021-2024 related to the annual bedbug reporting requirement under the Housing Maintenance Code, though these violations appear to have been resolved as per the most recent filings. Between 2020-2021, there were two documented instances of bedbug infestations, affecting two units, with successful eradication reported. The building has maintained a regular schedule of rodent inspections, with all inspections from 2023-2025 passing successfully, demonstrating effective pest management practices.

Prior to this period, there were indications of rat activity in late 2021, leading to bait application as a control measure. The property's record shows no documented housing maintenance issues since mid-2021, and recent filings indicate no current infestations or eradicated units. The owner's compliance with filing requirements and the consistent passage of rodent inspections suggest improved management practices, though the history of bedbug reporting violations and initial rodent activity in 2021 should be noted as part of the building's maintenance history.