745 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 4-story, 6-unit building at 745 Lafayette Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Claudette Henry and built in 1931, is currently facing multiple significant maintenance issues as of 2025. The property has open violations related to safety equipment, including non-functioning carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors in multiple apartments (2C, 2D), electrical issues in apartment 3D, and various other maintenance concerns. Recent complaints from April 2025 involved both pest (unsanitary conditions) and sewage issues, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these problems.

The building has a documented history of rat activity, with multiple inspections between 2024 and 2025 confirming the presence of rodents, though baiting efforts were also recorded. Past inspection records from 2024 revealed several open violations, including an active ECB violation from October 2019 concerning boiler and heating system issues with a $625 penalty related to maintenance deficiencies. The property has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations from 2020 through 2025, though recent pest complaints suggest continuing pest management challenges.

While some complaints from early 2025 were resolved without violations, including issues with flooring, appliances, and walls, several other complaints resulted in violations and required attention. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with both basic systems and safety equipment, particularly regarding heating and safety systems. The data shows a pattern of unresolved issues requiring attention, particularly regarding safety equipment and rodent control, though there are some instances where violations were noted but subsequently certified as corrected (e.g., some violations from apartments 2C and 2D were certified as corrected by November 2024). The building's age and classification as a "NEW LAW TENEMENT" indicate it is subject to specific housing maintenance requirements that appear to be intermittently unmet based on the available violation history.