320 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

The 4-story, 9-unit building at 320 Lafayette Avenue in Clinton Hill, owned by Brian Shalit, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over the past several years. Most recently, in 2024-2025, there were multiple food establishment complaints involving worker activity and rodent/insect issues, though these were closed after health department inspections. The building experienced various maintenance issues in 2024, including plumbing, flooring, and door/window problems, though inspectors were unable to gain access to the property in some instances.

In March 2024, a notable cluster of violations was documented in apartment 2B, including issues with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, floor tiles, plaster surfaces, and self-closing doors, all of which were subsequently certified as corrected. The building has a history of heating system concerns, with emergency complaints recorded in 2018 and 2020 regarding heat/hot water issues throughout the building. In 2019, there were significant infrastructure concerns, including violations related to the building's facade and window capping, which were addressed through ECB violations with associated penalties. The property had Boiler-related issues in 2020 that resulted in an Oath violation, and earlier complaints in 2019 regarding building shaking/vibrating and structural stability.

However, more recent inspections have shown improvement, with the most recent bedbug reporting from 2024 showing no infestations, and rodent inspections from 2018-2019 generally passing, though there were instances of rat activity noted in 2018-2019. The building is subject to regular inspections and has addressed most violations through proper certification processes. Safety upgrades and compliance measures have been implemented, including the installation of required notices for carbon monoxide detectors and housing information. The property's age (built in 1905) and history of various maintenance issues suggest periodic challenges with building systems and infrastructure, though recent years show fewer emergency complaints and better compliance with housing maintenance standards.