140 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The 6-unit, 3-story building at 140 Jefferson Street in Bushwick, owned by Argentina Valencia and constructed in 1931, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years. Most notably, there are currently four active violations related to the failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2019-2023. Recent concerns include two complaints from October 2024 regarding electrical outlet/switch issues and unsanitary conditions (pests), which were not accessible for inspection.

Earlier in 2023-2024, there was a heat/hot water complaint and two instances of heavy water leaks (March and September 2022), all of which were addressed without violations being issued. The building has had multiple infrastructure challenges, particularly in the electrical and plumbing systems, with several documented issues including a power outage (September 2022), lighting problems (July 2022), and water-related incidents. In late 2023, violations were issued for defective carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in apartment 3L, though these were certified as corrected in January 2024.

The property has maintained an active bed bug reporting history since 2021, consistently reporting zero infested or re-infested units. Rodent inspections have generally shown compliance, with the most recent inspection in June 2025 passing, though a rat activity issue was noted in December 2022. While some maintenance concerns persist, the building's record shows that most complaints are addressed through proper channels, even if access issues sometimes complicate inspections.