254 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

254 Jefferson Street is a 6-unit, 3-story old law tenement building located in Bushwick and owned by Chiyu Ho. The 1931 structure has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns revolving around pest problems and building safety. As of mid-2025, there have been multiple pest-related complaints, including two emergency requests in June 2025 and January 2025, though inspections were either incomplete or found no housing code violations.

The building has faced recurring rodent issues, with inspections showing "Rat Activity" in 2024 and early 2025, despite passing inspections in April and June 2025. Significant safety concerns were noted in 2024-2025, including the need for a working carbon monoxide detector (October 2024), while building systems issues have emerged, including water leak problems (January 2025) and multiple heat/hot water complaints. The property underwent a series of building code inspections in late 2024, revealing several violations requiring attention. These included concerns about defective fire-retardant materials, corroded wood beams, missing metal screens, and various door-related issues in common areas.

Notably, there were violations related to temporary lolly columns and refuse accumulation in the basement, all of which have since been certified as corrected. The building's history also shows interactions with nearby construction activities, with complaints about building shaking (August 2024) and structural stability concerns, though some inspections did not find violations at the time. The sidewalk shed installed by a construction company was noted for lacking proper project information panels, resulting in an active violation with a penalty. While the building has no documented bedbug issues in recent reports (2021-2025), the repeated violations and service requests suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that require monitoring.