407 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

407 Jefferson Avenue is a three-story, four-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, owned by Qiana Mitchell and built in 1900. The property has experienced several recurring maintenance issues, most notably with pest control, including documented rat activity in 2023 and 2024.

While recent rodent inspections in 2024 marked a "Passed" status, previous months showed varying levels of infestation requiring bait application and indicating rat activity. The building's condition has raised safety concerns, particularly in 2021-2022, with multiple violations documented in Apartment 3 including a lack of carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, pest infestation, and various maintenance issues affecting the kitchen and flooring. Recent complaints have focused on heating issues, with a January 2023 report of no heat or hot water that was reportedly resolved, though previous heating complaints remain a concern.

The property has three open bedbug report violations as of 2024-2023. Vulnerabilities in building maintenance are evident from historical complaints, with multiple unsuccessful inspection attempts by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) in 2022 regarding pest issues and various repairs needed throughout the building, including wall conditions requiring paint/plaster work and flooring concerns. The building's records indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly with heating systems and pest control, though recent rodent inspections suggest some improvement in this area as of 2024.