139 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 8-unit, 4-story building at 139 Jefferson Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Rabi Shimon Realty LLC, was constructed in 1910 as an Old Law Tenement. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably a persistent slow water leak reported in March 2024 that remained uninspected and unresolved as of September 2024. The building has a documented history of rodent issues, with recent inspections in 2025 showing both rat activity and compliance passed status, suggesting ongoing monitoring of this problem.

Between 2020 and 2025, there were multiple rat sightings that triggered investigations by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The building's maintenance history reveals various violations requiring attention to safety and security. In 2023, it received a violation for failing to file the annual bedbug report, though subsequent filings from 2023-2025 indicate zero infested units.

Historical violations from the 1990s included inadequate lighting at entrances, problems with doors in the boiler room and cellar, broken plasterboard ceilings, defective paving in the cellar, and security concerns regarding unit doors in apartments 3R and 4L. The building's fire escape maintenance was also flagged in 1988, requiring repainting to address rust issues. While most violations have been resolved, the recurring nature of the water leak complaints and rodent issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. Recent bedbug report filings consistently show no infestation or eradication cases, indicating improved pest management in this area.