148 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The 5-story, 8-unit building at 148 Jefferson Street in Bushwick, owned by Jay Klaus and constructed in 2007, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most significant problems centering around water-related issues and pest infestations. The building has documented multiple water leak complaints between 2024-2025, including a heavy flow leak in March 2025 and several slow leaks throughout 2024.

The property has also faced sanitary challenges, with confirmed pest infestations in Apartment 1 as of November 2024, along with mold and window frame issues. Several housing maintenance code violations were issued in late 2024, including problems with self-closing doors, broken plaster surfaces, and water leak issues affecting the public hall ceiling, though many of these violations have since been closed or addressed. The building has undergone regular rat inspections, with varying results between 2023-2025 showing consistent rat activity, though an initial rodent inspection in June 2025 resulted in a passing grade.

The property experienced a boiler-related issue in January 2025 that was classified as an Oath Violation. Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the building since at least 2019, with the most recent filings confirming zero infested units. While many complaints have been promptly inspected and closed, with no violations found in several cases, the recurring nature of water-related issues and pest problems suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.