510 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 2-story, 3-unit building at 510 Jefferson Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Julian Watson and constructed in 1899, has experienced several notable issues in recent years. Most significantly, there were complaints about heat and hot water problems in December 2022, though HPD was unable to inspect the units for verification.

The building has recurring violations related to bedbug reporting requirements, with open violations documented in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, indicating non-compliance with the Housing Maintenance Code's requirement to file annual bedbug reports. In terms of recent infrastructure maintenance, there were two sidewalk shed complaints in February 2025, though inspections found no violations, and a gas utility referral complaint in January 2021 where inspectors were unable to gain access to the building. On a positive note, the building has passed three consecutive rodent inspections in 2022, 2024, and 2025, demonstrating compliance with pest management requirements.

A water leak issue was reported and partially resolved in December 2022. The building, designated as a "HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A" property, has shown some challenges with accessing units for inspections, as evidenced by both the heat/hot water complaint and the gas utility inspection. While the documented violations and complaints suggest some ongoing maintenance and compliance issues, the recent passage of rodent inspections indicates at least some level of active maintenance in specific areas.