73 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The four-story, eight-unit building at 73 Jefferson Street in Bushwick, owned by Mendel Gold, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges since at least 2018, with particularly concerning patterns emerging in recent years. The property has ongoing problems with pest infestations, as evidenced by multiple 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code violations related to unsanitary conditions and pests throughout 2023-2024.

Significant structural and safety concerns were documented in 2022, including a dangerous facade condition that resulted in a $12,500 violation for stones falling into the cellar entry area, though this was eventually dismissed. More troubling is the current status of several open violations from 2023-2024, including issues with bathroom mold, defective doors, and missing safety devices such as carbon monoxide detectors and window guards in apartment 4R. The building's management has also failed to maintain required safety inspections, with active violations showing noncompliance with annual low pressure and boiler inspection filings dating back to 2018.

Recent rodent activity has been documented through multiple inspections in 2024-2025, showing consistent rat presence that indicates an ongoing vermin control problem. While bedbug reports filed between 2019 and 2023 show zero infested units, the building's overall maintenance record demonstrates recurring issues with basic habitability requirements, including plumbing problems, safety equipment deficiencies, and various building code violations. The pattern of complaints indicates that many issues remain unresolved or were closed without proper inspection access, suggesting potential challenges with building management's response to maintenance concerns.