798 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, three-unit building at 798 Lafayette Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant has experienced several notable issues over the past few years, with the most significant problems occurring between late 2022 and early 2023. The building faced multiple heating and hot water system failures during this period, with seven complaints filed between October 2022 and March 2023, three of which were classified as emergencies. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was often unable to gain access to inspect the conditions, and while some complaints noted restoration of services, the recurring nature of these issues indicates an ongoing problem with the building's heating systems.

In addition to these heating issues, there have been multiple reports of door problems in October 2022, with four separate complaints, all resulting in closed cases due to lack of access for inspection. More recent concerns include a rat sighting reported in July 2023 that resulted in Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) violations requiring follow-up inspections. The building has been subject to several regulatory inspections and violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent notice in April 2024.

While the building's management has filed the necessary bedbug reports for the period from November 2022 to October 2023 indicating no infested units, the presence of rodent activity has been documented in multiple inspections throughout 2023-2025, with bait application continuing through early 2025. The property has also experienced some compliance issues related to work without permits, with multiple Environmental Control Board violations issued in 2020-2021, though these were ultimately resolved without penalties. Recent rodent inspections as of June 2025 show a passed status, suggesting some improvement in pest management, while the heating system complaints appear to have decreased in frequency since 2023.