707 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The two-family house at 707 Lafayette Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Sagi Benarosh, has had several maintenance issues in recent years that merit attention. Most notably, there has been recurring heating system problems, with the most recent heat/hot water complaint filed in December 2023 and categorized as an emergency. Water-related issues have also been documented, including a slow leak complaint from October 2022.

Between 2019-2021, numerous Department of Buildings (DOB) complaints were filed, primarily related to construction work, including three violations in 2020 concerning safety concerns and failure to comply with approved construction documents, resulting in penalties totaling $3,750. While these violations were eventually resolved, they indicate past challenges with construction oversight. Recent inspections from 2024-2025 have revealed ongoing rodent control issues, with multiple instances of rat activity documented between March 2024 and July 2025, though some cases involved bait application.

The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with no reported infestations in the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 reporting periods. The property has had its share of regulatory interactions, including multiple DOB inspections in 2020 and 2021, though many resulted in no violations being found at the time of inspection. Most recent activity suggests continued attention to pest control is necessary, particularly regarding rodent management, though there have been no recent complaints about heating or water issues since early 2024.