416 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 6-unit, 3-story building at 416 Jefferson Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Rabi Yaghoubazfeh, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past year. Most notably, in December 2024, inspections revealed multiple open violations in apartment 1R, including the presence of mold (greater than 10 sqft), broken plastered surfaces requiring repair in multiple rooms, and an infestation of mice and roaches.

The apartment was also found to be lacking essential safety equipment, with missing carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors cited as violations. The building has experienced recurring electrical issues, with multiple complaints about no lighting registered between October 2024 and November 2024, as well as a heat and hot water complaint affecting the entire building, though inspections found no housing law violations in these cases. The building's maintenance history shows some recent improvements, with the bedbug reports from 2021 through 2025 showing no infestations, and successful rodent inspections indicating no significant pest issues as of June 2024.

However, the frequency of recent complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's age (built in 1900) and the variety of issues reported, including electrical problems and general maintenance concerns, indicate that while some systems are maintained (as evidenced by the passed rodent inspections), others require more attention, particularly in the recently documented violations in apartment 1R. The property has a mixed history of violations, with some being promptly addressed and others remaining open as of the latest inspections.