247 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

247 Jefferson Avenue, a 3-story, 2-unit building constructed in 1885 in Bedford-Stuyvesant and currently owned by 247 Jefferson LLC, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years, though recent inspections indicate improved conditions. The most notable incidents occurred in early 2019, when both water leak and ceiling damage complaints were filed regarding the 3rd-floor kitchenette, resulting in violations that required repair work and proper painting of the affected areas. A defective intercom system on the 3rd floor was also documented in June 2018 and subsequently repaired.

The building's maintenance history shows consistent bedbug-free status from 2020 through 2024, with zero infestations reported in any of the annual filings during this period. More recently, the property has been subject to rodent inspections, with mixed results. While July 2023 and January 2024 inspections passed, there was a report of rat activity in January 2024, though this was classified as an initial inspection.

The most recent rodent inspection in July 2025 passed, suggesting current conditions are being properly monitored. The building's violation record shows all previous violations have been closed out, though the property experienced two separate water-related issues in 2019 - a heavy flow leak and ceiling damage, both of which affected the same 3rd-floor unit. Despite these past challenges, the apartment's current bedbug-free status and most recent rodent inspection passing grade indicate improved maintenance conditions, though prospective tenants should note the building's age and history of intermittent maintenance issues.