662 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

662 Lafayette Avenue is a three-story, three-unit building in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Cynthia Newsum and constructed in 1899. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, with the most recent concerns surfacing in April 2025, including reports of unsanitary conditions (mold), inadequate heat/hot water, and problems with walls, ceilings, and cabinets. These complaints, primarily filed on April 4, 2025, resulted in HPD inspections being attempted but unable to be completed due to lack of access.

Prior to this, the building had notable problems in 2024, including an entire building heat/hot water issue (May 2024), electrical problems, and pest concerns - particularly rodent activity, as evidenced by inspection results in 2024 showing both compliance and rat activity. The building currently has open violations from May 2024 specifically related to Apartment 2NDFLO, including issues with plaster surfaces, paint, light fixtures, and bathroom fixtures. There are also violations regarding unsafe electrical wiring conditions in the public hall and various repair needs throughout the second-floor apartment.

The property has undergone multiple rodent inspections between 2023 and 2025, with some periods showing rat activity followed by successful bait applications. While certain complaints in 2024-2025 resulted in violations being issued, others were closed without violations, including plumbing and window-related issues. The building's maintenance record suggests ongoing challenges with basic services and infrastructure, particularly affecting the second-floor apartment.