1117 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

1117 Lafayette Avenue is a 5-story, 9-unit residential building located in Bushwick, constructed in 2014 and currently owned by Antonio Ambrosino. The building's recent history shows several notable maintenance issues, with particular attention needed on heating system reliability and mold problems.

In late 2021, there were complaints regarding heat and hot water (November 2021), and unsanitary conditions related to mold (September 2021) which resulted in violations from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and required emergency responses. A water leak issue was documented in October 2021 in the kitchen of apartment 3R, and multiple violations related to door safety mechanisms were identified in October 2022, specifically concerning doors preventing self-closing, particularly at the building entrance and first-story public hall areas. The building has maintained good compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported infestations in the past four years (2021-2024), and has consistently passed rodent inspections, demonstrating effective pest management protocols.

There were three Department of Buildings (DOB) violations recorded between 2018 and 2020, all of which were resolved. In 2021, the building received multiple citations requiring the posting of various safety notices, including those related to smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detecting devices, and gas leak procedures, though these violations appear to have been addressed based on subsequent records. The most recent rodent inspections conducted between 2022 and 2025 have consistently resulted in "Passed" status, indicating effective ongoing maintenance and pest control measures.