1053 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The five-story, six-unit building at 1053 Jefferson Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Jacob Scharman, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, most notably regarding heating and hot water systems. In February 2024, the entire building faced multiple emergency complaints related to inadequate heat and hot water, with violations issued specifically for Apartment 2B regarding heat supply, hot water fixtures, leaky faucets, and self-closing door issues. Earlier, in July 2023, there was a documented mold problem in Apartment 1R that required remediation, along with various door-related violations affecting both the apartment and public hall.

The building has experienced water-related issues, including slow leaks reported in 2020, and pest-related concerns, with multiple complaints and inspections between 2020-2022 showing evidence of rodent activity despite recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 passing without violations. The property has maintained consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2020 through 2024, showing no infestation cases. Recent building management actions include multiple permit issuances between 2018-2020 for plumbing, electrical, and other maintenance work.

Two active Department of Buildings violations from October 2020 and December 2021 remain unresolved in the system - their nature is unspecified in the available data. Inspections and complaints over the years indicate ongoing attention to building systems, though the recurrence of heating and water issues suggests these remain persistent challenges. The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance interventions primarily focused on core systems such as heating, plumbing, and building safety features, with most recent violations being addressed or certified as corrected, notably the heating and water supply issues in Apartment 2B which received emergency attention in 2024.