562A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

The two-family house at 562A Lafayette Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, built in 1899 and owned by Cheskal Mauskopf, has experienced several significant maintenance and health issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring unsanitary conditions related to pests, with a recent complaint filed in November 2024 remaining unresolved as of April 2025.

The building has also faced multiple infrastructure challenges, including open violations identified in June 2022 that require attention to safety concerns, such as exposed electrical wiring in the boiler and meter rooms, a sewage leak issue, and various ceiling-related problems in Apartment 1, though no violations were cited in subsequent inspections of paint/plaster complaints. The property has undergone several rodent control measures, with mixed results between 2023 and 2025, including periods of rat activity followed by "passed" inspections, suggesting ongoing challenges with vermin management.

A building stability complaint was investigated in June 2022, resulting in an ECB violation for deteriorated wood sections and exposed electrical outlets on the front facade, with a penalty imposed that was later resolved. The building's maintenance history shows some pattern of access issues during inspections, as noted in both the 2022 and 2024 complaints. While some recent inspections have shown improved conditions, particularly in rodent control as of June 2025, the unresolved pest complaint from 2024 and the open violations from 2022 indicate that not all maintenance issues have been fully addressed.