272 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238
The three-story, two-family house at 272 Lafayette Avenue in Clinton Hill, owned by David Sorise, has been grappling with persistent rodent issues since at least 2020. The 1868 building's most recent inspections in 2025 revealed active rat presence, continuing a troubling pattern of infestation.
Between 2020 and 2025, there have been multiple documented rat sightings and violations recorded by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), with recent inspections from January 2025 showing ongoing rat activity. The property has undergone several baiting interventions, with bait applied in July 2024, November 2021, and September 2021, though these measures appear to provide only temporary relief.
The building's rat-related service requests increased in frequency, with four complaints logged within a short period in September 2020 alone, and most recent complaints in 2024. While the property passed a compliance inspection in December 2022, the subsequent inspections in 2024 and 2025 suggest the rodent problem remains unresolved, with the most recent inspection indicating active infestation at the beginning of 2025.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 1 |
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Year built | 1868 |
Total area | 3782 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | 2 FAMILY HOUSE |

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