415 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The 96-unit, 6-story building at 415 Lefferts Avenue in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, owned by Izzy Jackson, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, between April and June 2025, there were multiple complaints and violations related to ceiling problems, doors, water leaks, and heat/hot water issues affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. A cluster of escalated maintenance concerns emerged in May-June 2025, including ceiling plaster issues and door problems, with violations issued that required correction.

The building has also faced persistent elevator maintenance challenges, with multiple complaints throughout 2023-2024 regarding elevator devices, emergency phone operability, and other safety functions, resulting in several Oath Violations and financial penalties totaling over $10,000. Apartment E1, located on the 5th floor, was found to have multiple violations as of November 2024, including water leaks affecting both bathroom and kitchen areas, missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and pest infestations (roaches and mice). The building has experienced periodic heat and hot water system failures, with three emergency complaints related to these systems recorded in April 2025 alone.

Additionally, the property has documented bedbug infestations in multiple years between 2021-2024, with the most recent reports indicating eradication of units in 2024-2025. While there have been some successful resolutions to these issues, as evidenced by multiple "Closed" statuses on violations, the frequency and nature of the complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that have persisted consistently over recent years. The building's age (built in 1931) and Class A designation indicate it is a legally regulated residential property subject to NYC housing maintenance laws.