1133 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, four-unit building at 1133 Lafayette Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Dagoberto Mederos, has experienced several significant issues over recent years, with the most critical being a March 2025 fire incident that severely damaged the rear roof section and roof joists, rendering the building unsafe and open to the elements. This fire incident triggered multiple DOB violations in April 2025, including a failure to maintain the building in a safe condition following the fire damage.

The building has been subject to various safety and maintenance concerns, particularly during 2022, when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding heating, water supply, electrical issues (including wiring and outlets), and door problems, with some violations being found and others requiring follow-up inspections for access. More recent inspections from 2023 and 2024 have shown failed rodent inspections in July 2023 and July 2025, though these are balanced by numerous passed inspections in the same period.

The building has had regular bedbug reporting periods from 2021 through 2024, with no reported infestations or re-infestations in any of these reports, suggesting effective pest management practices. Multiple housing maintenance code violations remain active as of 2025, including issues with building access to the heating system, damaged aluminum siding, and various repair needs in Apartment 1, including heat supply, plaster surfaces, flooring, and water temperature concerns. The property has a history of maintenance and repair issues from 2022-2025, with varying degrees of compliance and resolution, though it's worth noting that some violations related to annual bedbug reporting requirements were cited in 2022 and 2023, with the most recent 2024 report showing no such violations.