709 Lafayette Avenue,Brooklyn, NY 11221
24 Units
•Built in 1910
•4 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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Renters Recommendations
-- of renters recommend this building
-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 709 Lafayette Avenue
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Recent tenant reviews for 709 Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn emphasize severe issues with cleanliness, pest control, and landlord responsiveness. Tenants express frustration over rat infestations, poor management communication, and lack of internet access. Despite affordable rent and good neighbors, the neglectful management team receives strong disapproval. The advice focuses on improving amenities and addressing maintenance promptly to enhance tenant satisfaction. Overall, the building's potential is hindered by inadequate management and essential services, making it challenging for residents to recommend staying.
Reviews (3)
2.38 stars
Over 4 years ago
Horrible Building
Former Tenant
Pros:
You only pay electric
Rent is below 1400$ for a 3 bedroom
Rent is below 1400$ for a 3 bedroom
Cons:
No Internet
Rats roam the building
Landlord doesnt care about tenants
People who work at management office are mean.
Rats roam the building
Landlord doesnt care about tenants
People who work at management office are mean.
Advice to owner:
Take care of your tenants. Most of us have been living here for 20 plus years. There are people who have holes in their ceiling because of water in the walls.
2.88 stars
Over 4 years ago
Bad Management
Former Tenant
Pros:
I’ve been living here for over 20 yrs it’s a beautiful and nice neighborhood
Cons:
The owners and management office are very disrespectful. Also they don’t never respond to any form of request unless 311 is called!
Advice to owner:
Fire this whole team except the cleaners, they do try
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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 13 hours ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 709 Lafayette Avenue is worse than the city .
BUILDING AVERAGE:
8.54 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
55
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Dec 16, 2025: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at bulkhead , 4th story, section at west
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Hazardous
100
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Dec 17, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric ventilation system at south wall in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
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Immediately hazardous
50
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Dec 17, 2025: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
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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
Alert:
One of owners and associates from this building was on the Worst Landlord Watchlist
F
Food First Housing Development Fund Company, Inc.
2.5(3)
Corporate Owner•
4 Properties•57 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 4
V
Victor Moneypenny
2.5(3)
Agent•
1 Property•24 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
M
Myc & Associates, Inc.
2.5(3)
Corporate Owner•
4 Properties•57 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 4
D
David Doyaga
2.5(3)
Worst Landlord•
Head Officer•
3 Properties•41 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 1
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