415 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 20-unit, 4-story tenement at 415 Jefferson Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Fausto Diaz, has experienced persistent heating and appliance issues throughout 2025. Most recently, in May 2025, there was an emergency heat/hot water complaint affecting the entire building, though it was reported as resolved shortly after HPD's inspection.

Between January and March 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding electric/gas ranges, with HPD being unable to complete inspections in several cases. The building has also faced recurring heating problems, with Class C violations documented in late 2023 for inadequate heat supply and hot water temperature issues exceeding the maximum allowed 130 degrees in apartments 4C and D2. The building’s maintenance record shows a mixture of resolved issues and ongoing concerns.

In late 2023, there were violations for various maintenance requirements, including electrical cover plate replacement in apartment D2 and lock access issues to the heating system. An inspection in September 2023 found multiple violations in apartment 2D, including plumbing and floor repair issues, while a pest infestation was documented during the same period. While bedbug reports from 2021 to 2024 show zero infested units, and recent rodent inspections from 2024 have passed, the building's heating system appears to be the most pressing ongoing concern, with multiple heat/hot water complaints and violations affecting resident comfort.