163 Lefferts Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

The 163 Lefferts Place building is a 4-story, 16-unit New Law Tenement located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Latasha Farmer. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water provision, particularly during 2022-2023 when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding system failures affecting the entire building. Recently, in June 2025, two new complaints emerged regarding water leak issues and ceiling damage, both of which remain open.

The building has faced ongoing challenges with rodent control, with multiple complaints between 2022-2024 though recent inspections have passed in 2024-2025. Significant code violations currently exist as of April 2024, including issues with self-closing doors, a defective fire escape, and problems with the building's bell buzzer intercom system (Apartment 12) that require attention. There are also multiple active violations related to the failure to file external low-pressure inspections from 2018 through 2023.

The building's systems have shown some inconsistency in maintenance records, with particular attention needed to address the recent water and ceiling issues reported in June 2025, while historical data indicates past difficulties with meeting heat and hot water requirements. The property maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements in 2024, showing no units infested during the specified period, and historical records indicate varying degrees of rodent activity, though recent inspections have consistently passed, suggesting improved conditions. The building's documented history shows recurring issues with basic building systems and maintenance requirements, with particular focus needed on addressing the most recent open complaints regarding water and ceiling problems. The property has undergone multiple rodent inspections, with some showing past activity, though recent passes indicate improved management in this area.