716 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

716 Jefferson Avenue is a 4-story, 20-unit residential building constructed in 1910 located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, currently owned by Leib Flohr. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, particularly during the winter months, with multiple emergency complaints filed in early 2025 and throughout 2024. Recent inspections in 2025 also revealed plumbing and water supply issues, including a slow leak violation that was documented in February 2025.

The building has shown some maintenance improvements, with housing maintenance code violations from December 2024 in apartment B1 being addressed, including repairs to the kitchen base cabinet, floor tiles, window frame, and mold abatement work. The property has maintained a clean bedbug record for the past three reporting years (2022-2024), with only one infestation reported in 2019 that was promptly eradicated, and recent rodent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have passed, though there was evidence of rat activity noted in late 2022. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring complaints that often involve difficulty accessing units for inspection, particularly regarding heat and hot water issues.

While some emergency complaints have been resolved and closed, recent service requests from early 2025 indicate ongoing concerns with basic services. Notable violations from December 2024 involved both B1 and 4C apartments, including issues with various floor surfaces and bathroom conditions in B1, and water leak and plaster repair needs in 4C. Historical data shows periodic rodent inspections over the years, with most recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 passing, though earlier records show some compliance failures. The building's age and the nature of the violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, with particular attention needed during the winter months when heating issues have been most frequently reported.