914 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

914 Jefferson Avenue is a 4-story, 8-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Errol Mentore and constructed in 1910. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with four separate complaints filed between October 15 and November 2, 2024, all of which were categorized as building-wide emergencies. Despite HPD's attempts to investigate, access was often denied, though violations were confirmed through other means.

Historically, similar heat-related problems were reported in late 2023 and 2022, indicating persistent temperature maintenance challenges. The building faces additional concerns with active Department of Buildings violations for failing to file required external low-pressure inspections for multiple years (2019-2023), which remains unresolved as of September 2024. In terms of safety and maintenance, the building had multiple emergency violations recorded in April 2024 related to safety systems, including carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and door issues, as well as a noted unsanitary pest condition.

Rodent sightings were documented in July 2023 and January 2023, with violations found by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The property has maintained a mostly clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases during the most recent inspection period from November 2023 to October 2024. While some issues have been resolved promptly, particularly those related to heat restoration when inspected, the pattern of complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that affect resident comfort and safety.