1509 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Built 1916 · 5-story walk-up · 10 apartments
2 immediately hazardous violations open. 15 open in all. On the state's rent-stabilization list for 2024.
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- Open violations
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- Public record
- Updated todayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.
Violations issued each year
| Year | Hazardous | Non-hazardous |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 | 4 |
| 2026 so far | 20 | 4 |
Plus 47 violations from 1994 to 2021. Counted when issued, whether open or fixed since. Paperwork left out.
See every violation- Found most often since 2022
- Fire and safety equipment 12
- Pests 10
- Leaks and plumbing 6
- Open per apartment
- 1.5 (15 open across 10 apartments)
- Inspector last found a problem
- 19 Sept 2026 (visits that find nothing are not published)
What do these labels mean?Where each of these comes from
- Tenant-reported
- A resident's firsthand account of living here, moderated before it publishes, and labelled with whether we verified they lived there.
- Official violation
- A city inspector visited and recorded a code violation. HPD's own words, and its own hazard class.
- Public complaint
- A complaint somebody made to a city system, through HPD or 311. A report, not a finding: nobody has necessarily inspected it.
- Public filing
- A permit, a registration, a bedbug report: a document the owner filed with the city because the law requires it.
- Court record
- A Housing Court case HPD brought against the owner, or an eviction a city marshal carried out. A court's record: a case is an allegation until it ends in a finding.
- Insufficient data
- Not enough current information here to infer a pattern either way.
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Nothing above this section came from a tenant. It is all filed by the city, which means it only holds what somebody reported and an inspector wrote down, not what it is actually like to live here.
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Heat season
Last winter (2025–26), the city received heat or hot-water complaints about this building on 0 days, and inspectors issued 1 violation.
| Winter | DaysDays with complaints | Complaints | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
The rules, 1 October to 31 May: from 6am to 10pm, when it is below 55°F outside, the apartment must be at least 68°F; overnight it must be at least 62°F whatever the weather. Hot water must be at least 120°F all year. A tenant without heat can report it to 311.
Rent stabilization
Public filingThe owner registered at least one rent-stabilized apartment here with the state for 2024. The list does not say which apartments, or how many.
It is listed under a tax-benefit program (421-a or J-51). Stabilization that comes from one of these can end when the benefit does, so ask when it expires.
Source: Rent Guidelines Board building list, from the state's 2024 registrations. To know about one apartment, a tenant can ask the state for its rent history through Ask HCR.
City violations
Official violationImmediately hazardous2 open
Class C. HPD considers the condition an immediate danger: no heat in winter, no hot water, lead paint where a child lives, a broken lock on the front door. The owner has 24 hours to correct it.
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 4th story at east
Issued 9 Sept 2026Civ14 mailed 12 Oct 2026Pests§ 27-2017.4
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 2nd story at south
Issued 1 Mar 2022Not complied with 13 Apr 2022Pests§ 27-2017.4
Hazardous10 open
Class B. A hazardous condition: a leak, mould, a defective floor. The owner has 30 days to correct it.
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations miss in the entire apartment, 5th story at north
Issued 19 Sept 2026Civ14 mailed 26 Oct 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045 +2
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment, 5th story at north
Issued 19 Sept 2026Civ14 mailed 26 Oct 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045 +3
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at sink in the kitchen, 4th story at east
Issued 9 Sept 2026Civ14 mailed 12 Oct 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north, 4th story at east
Issued 9 Sept 2026Civ14 mailed 12 Oct 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door at at east wall in the 2nd room from north, 4th story at east
Issued 9 Sept 2026Civ14 mailed 12 Oct 2026Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at first window from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east, 4th story at east
Issued 9 Sept 2026Civ14 mailed 12 Oct 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 3rd room from north at east, 4th story at east
Issued 9 Sept 2026Civ14 mailed 12 Oct 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door lock at entrace in the entrance, 4th story at east
Issued 9 Sept 2026Civ14 mailed 12 Oct 2026Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at the ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story at south original violation 18225268 issued 13-sep-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Issued 13 Sept 2025Not complied with 16 Jul 2026Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3
Properly repair the broken or defective handle at door in the entrance, 1st story at east
Issued 22 Sept 2021Notice certified late 25 Feb 2026Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Non-hazardous3 open
Class A. The least serious band: chipped plaster, a missing cabinet, a peeling ceiling in a hallway. The owner has 90 days to correct it.
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 2nd room from north, 4th story at east
Issued 9 Sept 2026Civ14 mailed 26 Oct 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east, south, west, and north walls in the 1st room from north at east, 4th story at east
Issued 9 Sept 2026Civ14 mailed 26 Oct 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east, south, west, and north walls in the 3rd room from north at east, 4th story at east
Issued 9 Sept 2026Civ14 mailed 26 Oct 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013
Paperwork and notices1 open
The owner failed to file something the city requires, most often the annual property registration or the annual bedbug report. Real violations, and they say something about an owner, but not a condition anyone is living in. Kept out of the count at the top of this page for that reason.
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Issued 23 Aug 2026Notice certified on time 25 Oct 2026Paperwork and notices§ 27-2104
79 closed violations, plus 8 closed paperwork filingsShow fewer
Closed means HPD recorded the violation as corrected, or dismissed it. Both appear here, because the difference matters and only HPD’s own status line says which it was.
Properly secure the loose kitchen sink in the kitchen, 4th story at east
Issued 30 Jul 2026Violation dismissed 27 Oct 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west, 4th story at east
Issued 30 Jul 2026Violation dismissed 27 Oct 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 4th story at east
Issued 30 Jul 2026Violation dismissed 27 Oct 2026Pests§ 27-2017.4
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment, 4th story at east
Issued 30 Jul 2026Violation dismissed 27 Oct 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045 +3
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment, 4th story at east
Issued 30 Jul 2026Violation dismissed 27 Oct 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045 +2
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north at east, the 2nd room from north at west, the kitchen, 4th story at east
Issued 30 Jul 2026Violation dismissed 27 Oct 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 7, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment, 4th story at east
Issued 30 Jul 2026Violation dismissed 27 Oct 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 4th story at east
Issued 30 Jul 2026Violation dismissed 27 Oct 2026Pests§ 27-2017.4
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at 1st staircase door north at public hall, 1st story
Issued 30 Aug 2026Violation closed 4 Oct 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door
Issued 28 Apr 2026Violation closed 16 Jul 2026Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment, 5th story at west
Issued 28 Mar 2026Violation dismissed 21 Jun 2026Heat and hot water§ 27-2005 +1
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at door leading to stair at public hall, 3rd story
Issued 28 Mar 2026Violation closed 28 Apr 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at the ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story at south
Issued 13 Sept 2025Violation closed 12 Jan 2026Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east, the bathroom, the 3rd room from east at south, 1st story at south
Issued 13 Sept 2025Violation dismissed 14 Dec 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 1st story at south
Issued 13 Sept 2025Violation dismissed 14 Dec 2025Pests§ 27-2017.4
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment, 1st story at south
Issued 13 Sept 2025Violation dismissed 14 Dec 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045 +3
×2Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 1st story at south
2 issued 6 Sept 2025 to 13 Sept 2025Violation dismissedPests§ 27-2017.4
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment, 1st story at south
Issued 13 Sept 2025Violation dismissed 14 Dec 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045 +2
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the grout and mortar joints around bathtub perimeter covered in mildew and mold in the bathroom, 1st story at south
Issued 6 Sept 2025Violation dismissed 14 Dec 2025Mold and damp§ 27-2011
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen, 1st story at south
Issued 6 Sept 2025Violation dismissed 14 Dec 2025Appliances§ 27-2070
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment, 1st story at south
Issued 6 Sept 2025Violation dismissed 14 Dec 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance, 1st story at north
Issued 1 Aug 2025Violation dismissed 16 Oct 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment, 1st story at west
Issued 23 Feb 2025Violation dismissed 14 May 2025Heat and hot water§ 27-2005 +1
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment, 1st story at west
Issued 23 Feb 2025Violation dismissed 14 May 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment, 1st story at west
Issued 23 Feb 2025Violation dismissed 14 May 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 4th story at north
Issued 21 Jan 2025Violation dismissed 22 Apr 2025Pests§ 27-2017.4
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures... in the entire apartment, 2nd story
Issued 24 Apr 2024Violation dismissed 14 Jul 2024Electrical§ 27-2037
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 2 sq.ft at east wall,lower level. in the 2nd room from north at west, 1st story at north
Issued 11 Sept 2022Violation dismissed 9 Mar 2023Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak from the water heating room at lower level in the 2nd room from north at east, 1st story at north
Issued 11 Sept 2022Violation dismissed 1 Dec 2022Heat and hot water§ 27-2026
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system that is missing at public hall, 1st story
Issued 5 Apr 2022Violation dismissed 22 Jun 2022Heat and hot water§ 27-2033
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south
Issued 5 Apr 2022Violation dismissed 22 Jun 2022Pests§ 27-2017.4
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south
Issued 5 Apr 2022Violation dismissed 22 Jun 2022Pests§ 27-2017.4
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster ceiling 2nd room from front 3 sty an apartment mataae 456 6097 er1 94038373, section '' ''
Issued 28 Dec 1994Violation closed 13 Dec 2016Lead paint§ 27-2013
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective --celotex tiles at ceiling in the kitchen, 1st story
Issued 24 Feb 2014Violation closed 3 Nov 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective -- celotex tiles at ceiling in the kitchen, 1st story
Issued 24 Feb 2014Violation closed 3 Nov 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing at 1 sty an apartment david.
Issued 21 Mar 1996Violation closed 3 Nov 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold... -- west wall in the bathroom, 1st story
Issued 24 Feb 2014Violation closed 23 Dec 2014Mold and damp§ 27-2005
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold... -0n west wall in the bathroom, 1st story
Issued 24 Feb 2014Violation closed 23 Dec 2014Mold and damp§ 27-2005
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar
Issued 27 Jan 2014Violation closed 23 Dec 2014Heat and hot water§ 27-2033
Abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator valve in the 2nd room from north, 1st story
Issued 27 Jan 2014Violation dismissed 23 Dec 2014Heat and hot water§ 27-2005 +1
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment, 1st story
Issued 27 Jan 2014Violation closed 23 Dec 2014Heat and hot water§ 27-2029
File plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic drop ceiling in the kitchen, 1st story
Issued 27 Jan 2014Violation dismissed 23 Dec 2014Walls and ceilings§ 300
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts minimum
Issued 22 Apr 1999Violation closed 23 Dec 2014Electrical§ 27-2040
Replace with new the broken or defective glass window lower sash east room 3 sty south an apartment., section '' ''
Issued 13 Oct 1996Violation closed 23 Dec 2014Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Properly repair the broken or defective window frame west room 3 sty south an apartment., section '' ''
Issued 13 Oct 1996Violation closed 23 Dec 2014Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Replace with new the missing glass window lower sash west room 3 sty south an apartment., section '' ''
Issued 13 Oct 1996Violation closed 23 Dec 2014Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling north room 3 sty south an apartment., section '' ''
Issued 13 Oct 1996Violation closed 23 Dec 2014Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings 3 sty south an apartment., section '' ''
Issued 13 Oct 1996Violation closed 23 Dec 2014Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013
Properly repair the broken or defective window frame kitchen 3 sty south an apartment., section '' ''
Issued 13 Oct 1996Violation closed 23 Dec 2014Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 3 sty an apartment, section '' ''
Issued 10 Apr 1996Violation closed 23 Dec 2014Heat and hot water§ 27-2031
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures at kitchen & bathroom 1 sty north an apartment er1., section '' ''
Issued 4 Apr 1996Violation closed 23 Dec 2014Heat and hot water§ 27-2031
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate kitchen at 1 sty north an apartment., section '' ''
Issued 4 Apr 1996Violation closed 23 Dec 2014Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1 sty northeast an apartment., section '' ''
Issued 3 Apr 1996Violation closed 23 Dec 2014Heat and hot water§ 27-2031
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at 1 sty public hall & boiler room door.
Issued 26 Mar 1996Violation closed 23 Dec 2014Heat and hot water§ 27-2033
×2Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.
2 issued 21 Mar 1996 to 26 Mar 1996Violation closedHeat and hot water§ 27-2033
×2Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 1 sty an apartment.
2 issued 21 Mar 1996 to 26 Mar 1996Violation closedHeat and hot water§ 27-2031
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative 3 sty an apartment rosero.
Issued 21 Mar 1996Violation dismissed 23 Dec 2014Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 3 sty an apartment.
Issued 21 Mar 1996Violation closed 23 Dec 2014Heat and hot water§ 27-2031
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at or near mailbox 1 sty public hall.
Issued 21 Mar 1996Violation closed 23 Dec 2014Heat and hot water§ 27-2033
Replace with new the missing glass lower sash and frame window center room3 sty an apartment
Issued 3 Jan 1995Violation closed 23 Dec 2014Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Refit windows thru out 3 sty an apartment
Issued 3 Jan 1995Violation closed 23 Dec 2014Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Properly repair the broken or defective window frames thru out 3 sty an apartment, section '' ''
Issued 3 Jan 1995Violation closed 23 Dec 2014Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective exterior putty windows thru out 3 sty an apartment, section '' ''
Issued 28 Dec 1994Violation closed 23 Dec 2014Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Replace with new the missing lower sash glass north window 1st room from rear 3 sty west an apartment er1, section '' ''
Issued 28 Dec 1994Violation closed 23 Dec 2014Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Replace with new the missing lower sash glass south window 1st room from rear 3 sty west an apartment er1, section '' ''
Issued 28 Dec 1994Violation closed 23 Dec 2014Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty an apartment rosero, section '' ''
Issued 28 Dec 1994Violation closed 23 Dec 2014Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045
Paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes thru out 3 sty an apartment, section '' ''
Issued 28 Dec 1994Violation closed 23 Dec 2014Doors and windows§ 27-2014
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures hot water fixtures thru out 1 sty west an apartment., section '' ''
Issued 20 Dec 1994Violation closed 23 Dec 2014Heat and hot water§ 27-2024
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen, 1st story
Issued 27 Jan 2014Violation closed 12 Feb 2014Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026
Abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the entire apartment, 1st story
Issued 27 Jan 2014Violation closed 6 Feb 2014Heat and hot water§ 27-2005 +1
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures.. in the entire apartment, 1st story at west
Issued 12 Jan 2014Violation closed 15 Jan 2014Heat and hot water§ 27-2024
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash west window in the 5th room from north, 3rd story
Issued 13 Feb 2013Violation closed 15 Apr 2013Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator, at public hall, 1st story
Issued 13 Feb 2013Violation dismissed 11 Mar 2013Heat and hot water§ 27-2005 +1
Abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 1st story
Issued 2 Mar 2013Violation closed 6 Mar 2013Heat and hot water§ 27-2005 +1
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane lower sash west window, in the 5th room from north, 3rd story
Issued 13 Feb 2013Violation closed 25 Feb 2013Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Replace with new the missing baluster, at public hall stairs, 1st story
Issued 13 Feb 2013Violation closed 25 Feb 2013Floors and stairs§ 27-2005
103 violations on record in total, 16 of them open. The count at the top of this page counts habitability violations only.
Complaints to the city
Public complaintComplaints are reports made to the city. They are not confirmed findings. They come from HPD and from 311, and the same problem can appear more than once if more than one neighbour called.
32 complaints in three years, 14 of them in the last twelve months.
- Heat and hot water0 / 8
- Leaks and plumbing4 / 7
- Pests4 / 5
- Doors and windows2 / 4
- Mold and damp2 / 2
- Electrical0 / 2
- Walls and ceilings1 / 1
- Garbage and cleanliness0 / 1
- Floors and stairs1 / 1
- Appliances0 / 1
Last twelve months / last three years. The solid part of each bar is the last twelve months.
Court records
Court recordHousing Court cases
Cases the city’s housing department (HPD) brought against the owner, usually to force repairs or restore heat. A case is an allegation; where the court recorded an outcome, it is shown.
1 case, all closed.
Heat and Hot Water
Opened 25 Mar 2014
Evictions
Residential evictions carried out by a city marshal since 2017. Most follow a case for unpaid rent, so a count here is not by itself a finding about the building or the landlord. We show how many, never which apartment.
- 20251 eviction
Filings
Public filingBuilding permits
No DOB permits filed for this building in the last five years.
Annual bedbug report
Every multiple dwelling in New York must file this once a year. A report of zero infested units is good news. No report is not: failing to file is itself a violation.
- 2025No infested units reported (2024 report)
Show 5 earlier reportsShow fewer
- 2024No infested units reported (2023 report)
- 2023No infested units reported (2022 report)
- 2023No infested units reported (2021 report)
- 2022No infested units reported (2020 report)
- 2021No infested units reported (2019 report)
Ownership and management
Public filingAssociations come from registration records and may be incomplete. Owners register with HPD once a year, so a change of hands can go unrecorded for a full cycle.
Registered managing agent
JACK ZIMMER
Public records list JACK ZIMMER as the registered managing agent for this address as of 27 Sept 2026. Source: HPD registration.
Owner of record
BUSHWICK JEFFERSON LLC
Public records list BUSHWICK JEFFERSON LLC as the owner of record for this address as of 27 Sept 2026. Source: HPD registration.
Wrong company, wrong date, or a change that is not reflected here? Report a correction.
What to ask at the viewing
1509 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Drawn from this building’s record above. They are questions, not conclusions: the point is to find out, in the twenty minutes you get inside, what the public record cannot tell you.
- The city currently has 2 open immediately-hazardous violations on this building. Ask which apartments they concern, how many are in the one you would be renting, and when HPD re-inspects.
- There is 1 open mould violation on record. Ask to look behind furniture and under sinks, and ask what was done the last time; a repaint is not a repair.
- There were 4 pest complaints here in the last twelve months. The owner has filed a bedbug report for this building (most recently for the year ending 2025). Ask when the building was last treated, how often an exterminator comes, and whether treatment covers the whole line of apartments or only the one that complained.
- Leaks and plumbing come up on this building's record. Ask which apartments were affected and whether the cause was ever found: 4 complaints in the last twelve months.
- Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
- Ask who to call when something breaks, what happens after hours and at weekends, and how long a repair normally takes.
Ask for anything that matters in writing; an email after the viewing is enough. We are not your lawyer and this is not legal advice.
Questions about this building
Yes. HPD lists 15 open housing violations: 2 immediately hazardous, 10 hazardous and 3 non-hazardous. Paperwork filings, such as a late registration, are not counted.
Since 2022, HPD inspectors have written the most violations here for fire and safety equipment (12), pests (10) and leaks and plumbing (6).
On 19 Sept 2026. HPD only publishes inspections that found something, so a later visit that found nothing would not show here.
The owner registered at least one rent-stabilized apartment here with the state for 2024. The list does not say which apartments. A tenant can ask the state for an apartment's rent history to be sure.
In the 2025–26 heat season the city received heat or hot-water complaints on 0 days, and HPD issued 1 heat violation.
City marshals carried out 1 residential eviction here since 2017. The record says nothing about why, and most follow a case for unpaid rent.
Not yet. Reviews come from people who lived here, and none has been published for this building.
BBL 3033860064 · Block 3386, Lot 64 · Building class C1
