270 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
270 Jefferson Street is a 5-unit, 3-story old law tenement building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Joel Fried. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with particular concern for plumbing and heating systems. Notable incidents include a water supply issue in November 2020 that required HPD intervention and a heating/hot water complaint in December 2019 where inspectors were denied access to investigate.
The property has also faced compliance challenges, receiving multiple Class A violations between 2019-2024 related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports, suggesting potential record-keeping lapses. An April 2021 Environmental Control Board violation was issued for obstructed fire escape passageways, though this was resolved with a $1,250 penalty. The building's recent history shows complex occupancy issues, with multiple Department of Buildings complaints in 2019-2021 regarding illegal conversions and unauthorized hotel rooms.
Two housing maintenance code violations were issued in 2023 and 2024 regarding bedbug reporting compliance, though consecutive filings indicate no reported infestations since 2021. The property has had fluctuating rodent presence, with multiple "Rat Activity" findings recorded between 2022-2024, though recent inspections in 2025 passed with no violations. While the current bedbug reporting (as of June 2025) shows no active infestations, the building's maintenance record demonstrates a pattern of intermittent system failures and compliance challenges that have required regulatory intervention.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 5 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 4125 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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