130 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

130 Jefferson Avenue is a 4-story, 8-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1910 located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, currently owned by Joanne Hall-Simmonds. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with particular concern around its electrical and safety systems. Most recently, in early 2023, there were two documented power outages that required HPD intervention, though no violations were issued.

The building has had multiple documented safety violations, including an open violation as of 2024 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports, and several violations from 2022 related to safety equipment including smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and security features in apartment 2B, as well as issues with self-closing doors and building entrance security. The Department of Buildings has issued multiple active violations from 2018 to 2024 related to the failure to file external low-pressure inspections, and there were notable structural concerns documented in 2019 regarding the building's walls and water damage in public areas. While there were rodent sightings reported in 2020, 2021, and 2019, recent rodent inspections from 2022 through 2025 have consistently passed, suggesting improved pest management.

The building's maintenance history shows ongoing challenges with building systems and safety compliance, though there have been efforts to address these issues, as evidenced by the issuance of various permits and the resolution of some historical violations. The property has maintained regular inspection compliance for rodent control since 2022, though there were periods of concern in 2019 regarding structural issues including visible cracks and water damage in public areas. Multiple violations regarding building safety systems and emergency procedures in 2022 indicate a need for improved maintenance protocols. The building's electrical and heating systems have required attention in recent years, with power outages and heating issues documented in HPD complaints.