198 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

198 Jefferson Street is a 6-unit, 3-story Old Law Tenement building located in Bushwick, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Robert Gomes. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues over the past five years, with multiple complaints filed in 2019, 2020, and most recently in 2021, though many of these complaints were resolved quickly, often with no violations found upon inspection. More recently, in 2024, the building faced several significant safety concerns, including multiple emergency violations related to fire safety (such as a missing carbon monoxide detector), door issues, and multiple general safety concerns that were subsequently closed.

There were also multiple housing maintenance code violations identified in 2024, including problems with smoke detectors in Apartments 1R and 2L, visible mold in Apartment 1R's bathroom, and issues with self-closing doors throughout the building. The building has undergone regular rodent inspections throughout 2024-2025, with reports indicating active rat activity in multiple inspections, though recent inspections in 2025 show passing results. Historical bedbug reporting from 2019 through 2024 indicates no infestations or related issues during the past seven years.

Plumbing issues have been reported sporadically, with the most recent complaint in 2023 being resolved promptly. The building's maintenance record shows ongoing attention to various safety requirements, with some violations remaining open as of mid-2024, including safety-related violations concerning door functionality and smoke detector maintenance. While many historical complaints resulted in no violations or were quickly resolved, the recent cluster of safety and maintenance issues in 2024 warrants attention to the building's current condition and management response.