255 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 255 Jefferson Street in Bushwick, owned by Chaskel Landau and built in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, in February 2025, there were multiple urgent water supply complaints, with the Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) department documenting multiple plumbing-related concerns. These followed a series of water-related problems in 2024, including slow leaks and a mold issue in unit 1L, which was officially noted in July 2023.

The building has also faced safety concerns, particularly in September 2023, when violations were issued regarding non-functioning lighting and other safety matters, including broken window guards. Unit 3L was specifically mentioned for having defective smoke detectors, self-closing doors, and an problematic intercom system. The building's maintenance history shows ongoing efforts to address various issues, with some violations being resolved while others remain open.

More recently, in 2025, the building passed an initial rodent inspection, though there had been previous rat activity documented in 2024. Bedbug reports from 2022 through early 2025 show no infestations recorded. The property's documented history also includes an illegal after-hours work complaint from 2018, which was investigated and found to have no violations. The building's infrastructure challenges appear to be concentrated around plumbing systems and building systems such as lighting and security, with the most recent complaints focusing on water supply issues.