729 Lafayette Avenue,Brooklyn, NY 11221
17 Units
•Built in 1931
•4 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
Building Overview
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Renters Recommendations
-- of renters recommend this building
-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 729 Lafayette Avenue
Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Recent tenants appreciate the useful amenities like laundry in the basement at 729 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn. Despite some drawbacks like hot pipes in bathrooms and occasional heating issues, residents find the building relatively well-maintained. However, there are concerns about unclear management and slow responsiveness from the owner, impacting issue resolutions. Suggestions for improvement include clearer communication and better oversight from management. Overall, the building's amenities and acceptable upkeep make it a decent choice for those seeking convenience in Brooklyn.
Reviews (4)
3.62 stars
6 months ago
Decent Place to Live
Former Tenant
Pros:
Laundry in basement
Cons:
Hot pipe in middle of bathroom
3.25 stars
Over 1 year ago
Fine Apertment Living
Former Tenant
Pros:
- good amenities
- washer/dryer in building
- washer/dryer in building
Cons:
- expensive washer/dryer
- no roof access
- no roof access
Advice to owner:
Roof access
Building Ratings
Cleanliness
Garbage Management
Heat
Neighbors
Noise Levels
Owner Responsiveness
Pest Control
Water Pressure
Rents and Deposits
-- of renters received their security deposits back
It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 7 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 729 Lafayette Avenue is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.47 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
0
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Hazardous
6
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Oct 21, 2025: § 27-2045(b)(1)(b) hmc, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 rcny repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
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Immediately hazardous
2
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Aug 07, 2024: § 27-2033 adm code provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room, 1st story
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Missing information/filings
0
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Property Owners and Associates
Z
Zev Miltz
3.1(4)
Site Manager•
1 Property•17 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
L
Lafayette Ave Equities LLC
3.1(4)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•17 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
J
Jacob Berger
3.1(4)
Head Officer•
1 Property•17 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
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