674 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-unit, two-story building at 674 Jefferson Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Al Kalfa, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past several years since its construction in 1901. The property has confronted recurring heating system challenges, most notably documented in February 2022 when the entire building experienced heat/hot water problems that required HPD intervention.

While this issue was resolved, it marks the building's only heating-related complaint in recent records. The building has maintained an active record of compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent filings in 2024 and 2025 showing zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units, suggesting proper management of this potential issue. Rodent control has been a consistent focus for this property, particularly evident in the 2021-2025 period where multiple inspections indicated successful management of the situation.

The most recent rodent inspection from June 2025 passed, following a pattern of generally passing inspections since 2017, though there were notable instances of rat activity recorded in 2011 and 2017 that required attention. The building also underwent a Department of Buildings investigation in 2020 regarding illegal hotel rooms, which found no violations at the time of inspection. While the property has experienced various maintenance challenges over the years, recent records suggest improved management of pest control and compliance with reporting requirements, though the building's age and history of heating issues warrant attention.