316 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The three-story, four-unit residential building at 316 Jefferson Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Vandervort Holdings LLC, has experienced recurring heat and plumbing issues over the past several years. Most recently, in January 2024, there were complaints about heat/hot water problems in individual apartments, following similar heat-related complaints in November 2022 that affected the entire building.

A plumbing water supply issue was reported in October 2023. The building has also faced challenges with access during inspections, notably regarding unsanitary conditions in garbage/recycling storage and general janitorial concerns in July 2019, though no violations were issued in these cases. The building was cited for failing to file annual bedbug reports in 2021 and 2022, but subsequent filings from 2022 through 2024 have shown no infestations, with official documentation confirming zero infested units during these periods.

On a positive note, the property has maintained consistent compliance in several key areas: all rodent inspections since 2019 have resulted in passing grades, indicating effective pest management. The building's water quality (as indicated by the absence of violation notices between 2021 and 2023) and the resolution of bedbug reporting compliance issues suggest improved maintenance practices. While the heat and hot water issues represent ongoing challenges, particularly in early 2024, it's worth noting that in each case, inspections have not resulted in any documented violations, though this may reflect either access issues or the building's compliance status at the time of inspection.