461 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
461 Jefferson Avenue is a two-story, two-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, constructed in 1899 and currently owned by Keisha Cadogan. The property has experienced multiple concerning maintenance issues in recent years, particularly throughout 2024, with three documented power outages in September 2024 alone, including one classified as an immediate emergency.
The building has faced recurring electrical problems, indicated by multiple complaints regarding lighting and outlet issues, and suffered from significant water-related problems, with several heavy flow water leak complaints filed between April and September 2024. Health and safety concerns include the presence of mold (documented in May 2024) and lead paint hazards identified in September 2024, affecting both Apartment 1 and the basement/street-level unit. The second-floor apartment (2FLR) has several outstanding issues requiring attention, including problems with plaster surfaces, carbon monoxide detector compliance, and reports of roof leaks affecting the kitchen ceiling.
The building's maintenance history reveals persistent maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations and a pattern of emergency service requests. While there have been no documented bedbug infestations in recent years, there is evidence of rodent activity, with inspections in June and October 2024 showing rat presence. The building has experienced multiple instances of unresponsive conditions where inspectors were unable to gain access for proper evaluation, particularly during summer 2024, affecting complaints related to water leaks, electrical issues, and appliance problems.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 2 |
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Year built | 1899 |
Total area | 2700 sq ft |
Floors | 2 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A |

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