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161 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

11
DOB Complaints
4
311 Housing Calls
10
Housing Violations
5
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 161 Jefferson Avenue

161 Jefferson Avenue is a 4-story, 4-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Joe Central Brooklyn LLC. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns emerging between 2020-2024. The property underwent multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations in 2023-2024, including issues with defective self-closing doors in all three occupied apartments (1A, 2A, and 3A), a faulty carbon monoxide detector in apartment 3A, and a problematic fire escape door lock also in 3A. These violations were all officially closed, indicating they were addressed.

The building's history reveals recurring concerns about basic services and safety systems. In late 2020, there were complaints regarding heat and hot water outages affecting the entire building, as well as issues with chemical vapors and sewage odors. Outside the building, there have been multiple environmental control board violations related to construction site safety in 2019-2020, including inadequate overhead protection and safety equipment measures, though these were ultimately resolved. The property has maintained regular bedbug reporting compliance from 2021-2025, consistently showing zero infested units.

Recent rodent inspections in 2024 showed one instance of rat activity, though most inspections since 2021 have passed without issues. The building's permit history shows multiple emergency work permits issued between 2019-2020, suggesting ongoing maintenance activity during this period. The most recent building inspections have generally focused on door-related safety issues, with all violations being certified as resolved. The property has maintained its bedbug-free status for three consecutive years (2021-2025) and has generally passed rodent inspections except for two instances in 2024, though these were recent occurrences. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges, particularly during 2020-2024, the current status appears to show improved compliance with safety regulations, particularly regarding door access and egress requirements.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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161 Jefferson Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Building Characteristics

Total units 4
Year built 1900
Total area 6540 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

11
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
10
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
4
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
6
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
4
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
5
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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161 Jefferson Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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161 Jefferson Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
Tax abatement found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 <6 units Registered Found

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 161 Jefferson Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2020-10-212020-10-24Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2019-10-292019-11-29Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 161 Jefferson Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-11-21CCloseNone4A§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT APARTMENT ENTRANCE DOOR LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-11-25T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-09BCloseNone3A§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). THAT IS DEFECTIVE. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-08-14T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-09BCloseNone3A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF LOCK AT DOOR TO ROOM TO FIRE ESCAPE. IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-08-14T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-09BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY2024-08-14T00:00:00.000Z
2023-06-16BCloseNone2A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT ROOM DOOR LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-06-04T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 161 Jefferson Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2020-10-21 09:31HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2020-08-06 10:45Indoor SewageSewage OdorClosedDOHMH
2020-08-04 17:18Indoor Air QualityChemical Vapors/Gases/OdorsClosedDOHMH
2019-10-29 14:06UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 161 Jefferson Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
38168222021-10-06CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2021-10-06No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-10-06)
37740702020-10-23CLOSEDLocal Law Audits2020-10-20Compliance Inspection Performed (2020-10-23)
37686572020-09-11CLOSEDSite Conditions Endangering Workers2020-09-12No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-09-12)
37523202020-05-12CLOSEDCOVID-19 Executive Order2020-05-12H7 (2020-05-12)
37523622020-05-12CLOSEDCSE: Tracking Compliance2020-06-09Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2020-06-09)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 161 Jefferson Avenue.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 161 Jefferson Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 161 Jefferson Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-06-160002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-050002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-080002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-06-180002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 161 Jefferson Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-05-15InitialPassed
2024-11-13InitialPassed
2024-05-24ComplianceRat Activity
2024-05-01InitialRat Activity
2023-11-03InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 161 Jefferson Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 161 Jefferson Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 161 Jefferson Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2020-05-1235491157PNOTIAS CONSTRUCTION INCSEC. 3314.1 AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION OF A 4 STY ALTERATION CONSTRUCTION SITE IN PROGRESS,I OBSERVED A SUPPORTED PIPE SCAFFOLD IN PLACE. UPON INSPECTION I OBSERVED 1)MISSING GUARDRAILS CREATING A FALLING HAZRESOLVE0.00.0
2020-05-1235491158RNOTIAS CONSTRUCTION INCSEC. BC3303.4 INADEQUATE HOUSEKEEPING. NOTE: AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION OF A 4 STY ALTERATION CONSTRUCTION SITE I OBSERVED ON ROOF LEVEL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS THROUGHOUT ROOF. IF NOT SECURED THIS CAN CREATERESOLVE0.00.0
2020-05-1235491156NNOTIAS CONSTRUCTION INCSEC. BC3301.2 FAILURE TO INSTITUTE & MAINTAIN SAFETY EQUIPMENT MEASURES & TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION. NOTE: AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION OF A 4 STY ALTERATION CONSTRUCTION SITE IN PROGRESS. I OBSAERVED ACTIVE WORKRESOLVE2500.00.0
2019-11-3035457397PNOTIAS CONSTRUCTION INC3307.6.3 AREA TO BE PROTECTED BY SIDEWALK SHED INSTALLED @EXP#1 NOTED THAT SHED DID NOT EXTEND FULL 5 FOOT BEYOND PROPERTY LINE @EXP#4-165 JEFFERSON AVE SIDEWALK SHED @EXP#4 WAS ALSO 3 FT SHORT OF BEING TIGHTRESOLVE2530.00.0
2019-11-3035457398RNOTIAS CONSTRUCTION INC3301.2 INADEQUATE OVERHEAD PROTECTION @TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED MAKESHIFT 4 FOOT BY 4 FOOT PIECE OF PLYWOOD RESTIN ON 2*4 WOOD ON TOP OF SIDEWALK SHED @EXP#4- 165 JEFFERSON. MAKE SHIFT OVERHEAD PROTECTIONRESOLVE2530.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 161 Jefferson Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 161 Jefferson Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 161 Jefferson Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 161 Jefferson Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 161 Jefferson Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 161 Jefferson Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 161 Jefferson Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 161 Jefferson Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 161 Jefferson Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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