448A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

The three-story, two-unit building at 448A Lafayette Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Vincent Dragonetti, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most concerning is a recent heat and hot water complaint from May 2025 affecting the entire building, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the problem. The building has also faced persistent rodent issues, with multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2023 and 2025, including failed compliance inspections in 2025 and 2024. Water-related problems have been recurrent, including a heavy flow water leak complaint in December 2023 and various plumbing issues.

Safety concerns were highlighted in 2021 with multiple complaints regarding doors/windows, mold, and smoke detectors, though inspections did not result in violations. The building has also had four annual bedbug report violations between 2021-2024, though the most recent 2024 report shows no infested or re-infested units. Two open building class violations from 2021 remain regarding a drop ladder shoe and an illegal gate fastening at the building front. The property has a documented history of various maintenance issues, including door/window problems, plumbing concerns, and a rodent infestation that has persisted despite remediation efforts.

While some issues have been resolved through inspections, others remain of concern, particularly the building's heat/hot water situation and ongoing rodent management challenges. The bedbug situation appears to have stabilized in recent years, with no reported infestations in 2024. The most recent rodent inspection in July 2025 passed, suggesting some improvement in pest management, though this follows a pattern of inconsistent results in earlier inspections. While many complaints have been addressed and closed, the building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic systems and pest control.