319 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

319 Jefferson Street is a 4-story, 8-unit residential building located in Bushwick, built in 1931 and currently owned by Solomon Jacobs. The property has experienced a series of concerning maintenance issues in recent months, particularly in early 2025, with multiple emergency complaints and violations related to heat/hot water systems, door/window problems, electrical wiring, flooring, and unsanitary conditions, including mold. Of significant concern is an ongoing rodent infestation, with consistent evidence of rat activity documented between 2024 and 2025, including multiple compliance inspections showing rat activity.

Bait applications were performed in early 2025, indicating continued efforts to address the infestation. The building's maintenance history shows some progress, with violations from 2024 related to broken floor tiles and missing stair balusters being certified as corrected in mid-2024. Previous to the current rodent issues, the building had maintained a zero-infestation record for bedbugs in its recent reports from 2021 through 2024.

The property has had recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, with violations documented in early 2025, though these were initially reported as resolved when building management responded. The Department of Buildings had attempted to inspect complaints about gas and wall issues in 2019 and 2023 respectively, but inspectors were unable to gain access both times. While the building has had multiple maintenance requests and inspections, it's worth noting that many of these have been resolved through inspection, though several recent complaints from early 2025 required multiple follow-up inspections, including one where HPD was unable to complete their inspection of a door complaint in March 2025. The building's ongoing pest issues, particularly regarding rodents, appear to be the most pressing concern based on recent inspection activity and service requests.