408A Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, three-unit building at 408A Jefferson Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Cem Horada and constructed in 1901, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in August 2023, the building had documented problems with unsanitary conditions, specifically mold and pest infestations, though these complaints were subsequently closed after inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development.

The building has also been subject to two significant complaints regarding its Certificate of Occupancy and possible illegal conversion in summer 2023, though inspectors were unable to gain access during their attempts to verify these concerns. The property has a documented history of bedbug management requirements, with violations noted in 2021 and 2023 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports as required by HPD.

Interestingly, the most recent bedbug reports (2023-2024) show no current infestation issues, with only one unit reportedly affected in 2023 that was subsequently eradicated. The building has maintained a passing record on multiple rodent inspections from 2018 through 2024, with the most recent inspection in June 2024 showing compliance. While the property has experienced multiple maintenance issues over the years, including recent pest and mold problems, it's worth noting that most inspections have resulted in passing grades and many recent violations have been addressed and closed by the relevant authorities.