315 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The four-story, eight-unit tenement building at 315 Jefferson Street in Bushwick, owned by Deodat Lowtan and constructed in 1931, has experienced a number of significant maintenance and safety issues over the past two years. Most recently, in March 2025, the building received multiple service requests and violations across various categories, including electrical wiring, plumbing (toilets), mold, door issues, and paint/plaster concerns affecting walls and ceilings.

Notably, there has been an ongoing rodent infestation problem, with multiple inspections and bait applications recorded throughout 2024-2025, and recent inspections in April and May 2025 confirming rat activity. The building has a concerning history of heat and hot water issues, with emergency complaints filed in January 2024 and October 2024 regarding inadequate heating systems that required HPD intervention.

In 2021, there were multiple violations involving pest infestations (mice and roaches) in unit 4R, and in 2022, violations were issued for various maintenance issues including problems with the first-floor public hall ceiling and third-floor encumbrances. The property has also faced regulatory scrutiny for plumbing work, with violations in 2018 regarding unauthorized gas piping installations in the boiler room, resulting in both ECB violations and a gas utility referral. While there have been no documented bedbug infestations since 2021, and recent reports from 2022-2024 show zero infested units, the building's maintenance record since 2024 indicates ongoing challenges with basic building systems and pest management.