243 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 6-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement at 243 Jefferson Street in Bushwick, owned by Drea N Mia LLC, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years. The building, constructed in 1931, has had multiple heat and hot water problems, with emergency complaints in both 2020 and 2021 indicating system failures affecting the entire building. In 2021, violations were issued regarding an unusable fire escape, and in 2019, a broken window guard violation was recorded.

The property has faced persistent sanitation challenges, particularly concerning garbage and recycling storage, with multiple complaints across 2020-2021, though inspections found no violations in some cases. Recent inspections from June 2023 revealed several open violations that require attention, including maintenance issues in the second and third-story public halls and a bathroom on the second floor, as well as a security-related problem with the boiler room door lock. Of particular note is an active Environmental Control Board violation from April 2021 regarding unpermitted cellar work and occupancy contrary to records, though this appears to have been resolved with an associated penalty. The building has shown recent improvements in pest management, with rodent inspections in 2023 and early 2024 passing, and the property has maintained a bedbug-free status according to reports from 2022-2024.

The most recent rodent-related inspections in early 2025 were also passed, indicating improved pest control measures have been implemented. The building's history shows a mix of safety concerns, particularly regarding emergency egress (fire escape) issues in 2021, and general maintenance needs that suggest ongoing attention to building systems and common areas. The commitment to resolving these issues appears to be improving, as evidenced by the recent passing rodent inspections and consistent bedbug reporting indicating no active infestations. However, the presence of several open violations from 2023 suggests there are still outstanding maintenance issues affecting common areas that require resolution.