1247 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 3-unit, 2-story building at 1247 Jefferson Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Abe Green and constructed in 1905, has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been two heat/hot water complaints in late 2024 (one emergency) and multiple violations related to mold and ventilation systems in 2024, including an open violation regarding mold in the bathroom of apartment 3 that requires tracing, repairing, and abating visible mold conditions. The building has a documented pattern of maintenance issues from late 2022, when multiple complaints were filed simultaneously regarding various systems, including heat/hot water, electrical lighting, ventilation, and multiple appliances (electric range, refrigerator, basins/sinks), many of which were classified as emergencies.

The property has experienced some concerning infrastructure issues, with a notable violation regarding the mechanical ventilation in the kitchen of apartment 3, and an open violation from 2024 requiring repair of bathroom caulking. While bedbug reports from 2021 and 2023 showed no infestations during the specified periods, there was a significant rodent activity issue noted in early 2022, though subsequent inspections in 2023, 2024, and 2025 all passed. The building has maintained compliance with annual bedbug reporting requirements since 2021, and while there were two complaints in 2022 regarding ventilation and electrical issues where inspectors were unable to gain access, these complaints were ultimately closed.

Recent inspections have shown improvement in rodent control, with the most recent inspection in April 2025 passing. However, the ongoing ventilation, bathroom mold, and heat/hot water issues suggest persistent maintenance challenges. The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance issues requiring multiple follow-ups, with several complaints spanning several months, as evidenced by the December 2024 mold complaint that remained open into 2025.