614 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

614 Lafayette Avenue is a four-story, three-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, built in 1899 and currently owned by Yisroel Kanar. The building has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water systems, most recently documented in November 2024 when complaints were filed and investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The most recent violations from November 2024 indicate problems with safety systems in Apartment 2, including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in the kitchen.

The building has a documented history of mold issues, with multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions in 2020 and 2021, though not all inspection access was granted. Additionally, there were water leak complaints in 2020 that could not be inspected, and several emergency heat/hot water complaints in 2019, suggesting persistent infrastructure challenges. The property has undergone regular bedbug reporting since 2020, with no infestations recorded in the past five reporting periods, indicating effective pest management.

Recent rodent control efforts have been active, with multiple bait applications and rat activity noted between February and July 2024, though a recent June 2025 rodent inspection reportedly passed. The building's maintenance history reflects ongoing challenges with basic services and safety systems, particularly in terms of heating and water infrastructure, though some recent improvements in safety compliance can be noted. The property has consistently filed annual bedbug reports as required, maintaining proper documentation of pest management activities.