420 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
420 Jefferson Avenue is a three-story, four-unit residential building in Bedford-Stuyvesant, built in 1900 and currently owned by Atin Batra. The property has experienced recurring water-related issues, with multiple complaints between 2023 and 2024 documenting water leaks, including slow leaks, damp spots, and heavy flow, with violations issued in August 2023 and a recent complaint in August 2024. The building has also faced significant heating and hot water issues, particularly in early 2024, with multiple emergency complaints, though some inspections were unable to gain access to the affected apartments.
More recent concerns from 2025 include emergency violations for plumbing water supply issues, roofing problems, and unsanitary garbage storage conditions. The building underwent several inspections and received various violations regarding safety and maintenance requirements. In late 2023, violations were issued for missing safety notices, including smoke detector requirements, carbon monoxide detector requirements, and gas leak procedures.
Two Class A violations were documented in August 2024 regarding defective plastered surfaces in Apartment 4. The property has a history of environmental concerns, including a mold complaint in October 2023 and multiple rodent issues, particularly during 2018 when rat activity was recorded before pest control measures were implemented. In 2021 and 2020, there were several construction-related complaints, including work without permits and safety violations during excavation work, though these were subsequently resolved or dismissed. The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly regarding water issues and building systems, with some violations taking time to resolve and requiring multiple inspections.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 4 |
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Year built | 1900 |
Total area | 3556 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A |

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