199 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

199 Jefferson Avenue is a three-story, four-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, constructed in 1888 and currently owned by Paula Bloome. The property has experienced recurring rodent and pest management challenges over the past few years, most notably with multiple housing maintenance violations related to annual bedbug report filings between 2021 and 2024.

While recent rodent inspections in July 2025 have shown compliance status as "Passed," there have been several concerning patterns including periods of rat activity noted in July 2023, July 2024, and January 2025, though these were interspersed with successful passes and bait application responses. The building has maintained regular inspections through 2025, with the most recent rodent inspection in July 2025 showing a passing result.

Notably, a rodent-related complaint was filed and addressed by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in October 2023. The property has undergone some rodent control measures, including bait application in October 2024, and while recent inspections have shown improvement, the historical pattern of violations and pest activity suggests ongoing monitoring requirements. The building's age and history of rodent activity, combined with the open violations regarding bedbug report requirements, indicate persistent challenges in maintaining compliance with housing maintenance codes, though recent inspections have shown some progress in rodent control.