618 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The three-story, four-unit residential building at 618 Lafayette Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Meiyer Godinger and constructed in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in October 2023, the building faced multiple emergency complaints regarding water supply and heat/hot water system failures, though these issues were addressed promptly within a few days of reporting.

The building has a documented history of water-related problems, including a slow leak complaint in July 2020. More concerning is the building's ongoing rodent infestation challenge; despite passing inspections in June 2022 and August 2023, multiple inspections throughout 2024 and 2025 have recorded rat activity. In terms of regulatory compliance, the building has had several violations, particularly in July 2020, when citations were issued for various administrative code infractions including an improperly displayed heating system access notice, missing building registration information, and a defective entrance door lock.

While these violations were eventually addressed, the building's maintenance history suggests ongoing concerns with basic services. However, it's worth noting that the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports since 2020 showing zero infested or re-infested units. The most recent rat inspections in 2025 indicate continued challenges with rodent control despite some passed inspections in 2022 and 2023.