253 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The three-story, 6-unit tenement building at 253 Jefferson Street in Bushwick, owned by Chaskel Landau, has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges since at least 2021. Most recently, in 2025, there have been multiple unresolved issues, including water leaks and ceiling damage, with HPD inspections unable to be completed.

The building has a documented history of heating and hot water problems, with emergency complaints in 2021 and 2024, though both were reportedly resolved during inspections. Significant infrastructure concerns are apparent, with active Department of Buildings violations from 2023 relating to failure to file external low pressure inspections, and an HPD violation from 2024 regarding a non-self-closing vestibule door. The property has documented rodent activity, with consistent inspections showing rat presence throughout 2023 and 2024, with the most recent compliance inspections in February 2025 confirming ongoing issues.

While the building has maintained a record of bedbug-free status in recent years (2021-2025), the persistent rodent problem indicates ongoing pest control challenges. Additional historical violations from 2010-2015 show a pattern of various maintenance issues, including lighting problems at the entrance and historical safety concerns in apartment 2R regarding electrical outlets, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors, all of which were certified as corrected by 2021. The building, constructed in 1931, is subject to older building maintenance requirements, and the recent pattern of unresolved inspection issues suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance response.