1509 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The three-story, 10-unit "New Law Tenement" building at 1509 Jefferson Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Jack Zimmer, has experienced persistent maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most recent complaints in 2025 primarily centered around heat/hot water (both emergency and non-emergency) and plumbing problems, including sink issues. The building has registered multiple heat and hot water complaints throughout 2024-2025, with several inspections where access was not granted. Other notable concerns include electrical problems (including a power outage in 2024), door/window maintenance issues, and pest control problems, particularly a significant pest complaint in January 2025.

The property has documented rodent activity through multiple inspections between 2022 and 2025, with the most recent compliance inspections in 2024 and 2025 showing continued rat activity. A cluster of violations was recorded in April 2022, including instances of roach and mice infestation in apartment 3F, water leak issues in apartment 1B, and various safety notice requirements. These violations were all certified as addressed by mid-2022.

The building's utilities infrastructure shows ongoing challenges, with emergency plumbing issues being reported in 2024 and 2025, and an electrical service violation in apartment 2B documented in 2024. While the building appears to have maintained a pest-free status in terms of bedbug reports since 2020, the frequency of rodent activity and various maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and pest management. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, consistently showing 0 infested dwelling units in recent years.