516 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The four-story, 4-unit tenement building at 516 Jefferson Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Felicia Colon and built in 1910, has experienced numerous maintenance challenges over the past several years. Most recently, in September 2024, the building received multiple violations from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) related to unsanitary conditions, including mold and pests, as well as water leaks and ceiling maintenance issues.

These violations primarily affect apartment 3B on the third floor, with documented problems including more than 10 square feet of mold, water leaks, damaged plaster surfaces, and deteriorated ceiling conditions. The property has a history of various maintenance issues, including a large section of dislodged stucco that fell onto an adjacent property in 2022, resulting in a $25,000 violation from the Environmental Control Board (currently active).

While bedbug inspections from 2019 through 2025 consistently show no reported infestations, the building has had fluctuating rodent activity, with the most recent inspection in June 2025 showing rat activity, following a passing inspection in June 2024. Other documented issues include multiple complaints about door and window conditions in 2018, and a bee/wasp-related complaint that remains in progress as of September 2024. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with water damage, mold, and pest control, particularly affecting the third floor.