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709 Lafayette Avenue
Bedford-Stuyvesant

709 Lafayette Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11221

24 Units

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Built in 1910

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4 Floors

2.5(3)
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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    Review Summary for 709 Lafayette Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    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.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 2 days ago.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    7.54 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
    The average number of violations per unit at 709 Lafayette Avenue is worse than the city .
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    Non-hazardous
    50
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Apr 21, 2024: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and west wall at public hall, 4th story
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    Hazardous
    89
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Jan 24, 2025: § 27-2045 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
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    Immediately hazardous
    42
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 01, 2024: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( c) mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at east
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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
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    Alert:
    One of owners and associates from this building was on the Worst Landlord Watchlist
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    Food First, Housing Deve Fund Corp
    2.3(4)
    Corporate Owner•
    5 Properties•72 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    D
    David Doyaga
    2.5(3)
    Worst Landlord•
    Head Officer•
    3 Properties•41 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
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    Renter Recommendations

    --% of renters recommend this building

    --% of renters approve of this owner

    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.

    Reviews (3)

    Over 3 years ago
    Horrible Building
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    You only pay electric
    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.
    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.
    Over 3 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
    Over 3 years ago
    Horrible Landlords That Dont Do Anything
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The apartments are cheap

    Cons:
    It has no internet and rats control the building
    Advice to owner:
    Get internet access for your tenants, it's 2021. You cant even get a satellite dish.
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