1117 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

1117 Jefferson Avenue is a 5-story, 4-unit residential building in Bushwick, constructed in 1905 and currently owned by Prashanth Rayapudi. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past two years, with complaints in both January 2025 and December 2024, though inspections found conditions were either satisfactory or restored during investigations.

Water-related problems have persisted as a concern, with heavy flow leaks reported in May 2023 and September 2021, and a documented violation in September 2021 regarding water damage in Apartment 4's ceiling and walls. The building's maintenance history indicates several violations have been addressed, including repairs to a defective bulkhead door in 2023 (5th story), and multiple issues in Apartment 4 in 2022 involving plaster and paint deficiencies in the kitchenette and bathroom ceilings. Significant past issues include multiple safety-related complaints in 2018, such as problems with mold, smoke detectors, and flooring - all of which were inspected but no violations were issued.

A notable situation arose in 2018 regarding an allegedly unauthorized duplex conversion between the first story and cellar (Apartment 1), with corresponding violations for occupancy and plumbing issues, though this remains an open violation as of 2025. The building has consistently passed rodent inspections from 2012 through 2025, and there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, with the most recent bedbug reports (2024-2025) showing zero affected units. The property has also maintained compliance with safety requirements, as evidenced by the prompt correction of various Housing Maintenance Code violations and successful annual rodent inspections.