336 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

At 336 Lafayette Avenue in Clinton Hill, this 3-story, 3-unit brownstone built in 1899 has experienced several maintenance challenges in recent years under owner Luis Taveras. The building has an ongoing pattern of violations related to bedbug reporting requirements, with open Class A violations noted in 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021. A notable cluster of complaints was filed on June 30, 2021, including issues with ceiling paint/plaster, stairway problems, and a water supply emergency, all of which were subsequently closed.

The property has been cited for multiple security and safety concerns, including open violations from July 2021 requiring proper self-closing mechanisms for doors at the building entrance and vestibule, and the need to post gas leak procedures. Structural issues were identified in 2021 with defective concrete in the front yard and stoop area, though these were addressed by August 2021. The building's recent history shows recurring attention to building systems and safety features.

In 2020, a roof door/hatch issue was classified as an emergency but was resolved by March 2020. While the property has undergone several rodent inspections between 2018-2019, all except one in June 2018 resulted in passing grades, indicating successful pest management with the exception of an initial rat activity report. The building's maintenance record suggests ongoing challenges with compliance requirements, particularly regarding bedbug reporting and building safety features, with multiple open violations as of 2024.