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729 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

4
DOB Complaints
185
311 Housing Calls
201
Housing Violations
5
Permits

Risk Assessment

52
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 52% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 729 Lafayette Avenue

729 Lafayette Avenue is a 4-story, 17-unit New Law Tenement building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Zev Miltz. The building has experienced recurring access issues for inspections over the past two years, with multiple complaints regarding heat/hot water (2024), plumbing (bathtub/shower in 2025), electric (no lighting in 2025), and mailbox problems. Between 2024-2025, there were significant safety concerns addressed through Emergency Housing Maintenance Code Complaints, including issues with window guards, fire escape, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors.

The building received multiple violations in August 2024 relating to electrical wiring conditions, fire safety materials, and various maintenance issues, though these were subsequently certified as corrected. The property has undergone several inspections and permits in recent years, with water supply issues noted in April 2024, though HPD didn't find violations in a subsequent plumbing inspection during the same period. An Environmental Control Board violation from 2018 regarding gas and boiler conditions remains active with a $625 penalty.

The building has consistently passed rodent inspections between 2022-2025, with only one failed inspection noted in January 2023, and has shown no evidence of bedbug infestations in the past six years. Multiple recent permits (2023-2024) related to plumbing work have been issued, indicating ongoing maintenance activity. Three illegal conversion complaints have been filed in the past two years (2023-2025), though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these claims.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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729 Lafayette Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Building Characteristics

Total units 17
Year built 1931
Total area 17600 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

4
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
201
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
185
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
17
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
5
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
5
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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729 Lafayette Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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729 Lafayette Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 729 Lafayette Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-03-212025-05-28General-MailboxNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-072025-05-28Plumbing-Bathtub/showerEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-262025-03-25Safety-Window Guard Broken/missingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-262025-03-25Safety-Window Guard Broken/missingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-262025-03-25Safety-Carbon Monoxide DetectorEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 729 Lafayette Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-08-28BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-28ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-28BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BRICK MORTAR JOINTS AT EXTERIOR WALL AT BUILDING FRONT , 1st STORY2024-09-13T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-28BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BRICK MORTAR JOINTS AT 7TH WINDOW FROM WEST AT EXTERIOR WALL AT BUILDING FRONT , 2nd STORY2024-09-13T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-28CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. ADJUST THE DROPLADDER SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE EASILY IN THE GUIDE RODS AT STACK AT BUILDING REAR AT FIRE ESCAPE2024-09-13T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 729 Lafayette Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-07 10:04PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
2025-03-21 11:07GENERALMAILBOXClosedHPD
2025-01-30 16:07ELECTRICNO LIGHTINGClosedHPD
2024-12-22 13:24HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-04-25 06:54HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 729 Lafayette Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-02-27ACTIVEIllegal Conversion2025-04-18Access Denied – 1st Attempt (2025-04-18)
39844002024-11-15CLOSEDAdjacent Buildings – Not Protected2024-11-16No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-11-16)
39744672024-08-28CLOSEDIllegal Activity2024-08-28No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-08-28)
39310502023-10-13CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2024-11-09Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-11-09)
37316692019-11-26CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2020-04-17Complaint Unsubstantiated Based On Department Records (2020-04-17)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 729 Lafayette Avenue.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 729 Lafayette Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-300002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-210002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-200002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-300002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-02-110002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 729 Lafayette Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-03InitialPassed
2025-01-06InitialPassed
2024-06-28InitialPassed
2024-01-09InitialPassed
2023-07-24InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 729 Lafayette Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 729 Lafayette Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 729 Lafayette Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2018-07-2032097502M729 LAFAYETTE MGMT LLC25B,36,50,50A,50B. 50-SHUT OFF VALVES IN GAS PRESSURE SWITCH PIPE; 50A-BOTH STEAM FLANGES CORRODED; 50B-COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE IN BOILER ROOM.ACTIVE625.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 729 Lafayette Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 729 Lafayette Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 729 Lafayette Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 729 Lafayette Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 729 Lafayette Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 729 Lafayette Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 729 Lafayette Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 729 Lafayette Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 729 Lafayette Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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