79 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The three-story, six-unit tenement at 79 Jefferson Street in Bushwick, built in 1931 and currently owned by David Eidilisz, has experienced persistent rodent issues throughout 2025, with multiple inspections demonstrating recurring rat activity and the application of bait in response. The most recent inspection in June 2025 confirmed rat activity, following similar findings in May 2025 and numerous prior inspections where bait was applied between January and March 2025.

The property has also received attention from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) regarding rodent problems, with complaints recorded in both November 2023 and May 2025, the latter resulting in confirmed violations requiring follow-up inspections. While the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past six reporting periods from 2019 through 2024, with no units reporting infestation, the ongoing rodent issues present a notable concern for resident comfort and building maintenance.

The rat activity has been documented through various inspection types, including compliance checks and bait application procedures, indicating an active management response to the pest problem, though the persistence of the issue suggests ongoing challenges in achieving resolution. The building's age as an "OLD LAW TENEMENT" further contextualizes its historical significance within the neighborhood.