Would renters recommend 139 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

67% of tenants who reviewed 139 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 139 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

34% of tenants who reviewed 139 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 139 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 have any open violations?

This building has 15 open violations.

Who owns or manages 139 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

139 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is owned or managed by Rabi Shimon Realty LLC.

In the past year, did any apartments in 139 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had no reports of bedbug infestations.

Is 139 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 good cause eviction protected?

139 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is covered by good cause eviction protections.

When was 139 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 built and how many units does it have?

Built in 1910, this building has 8 units and 4 floors.

Has 139 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 had any evictions?

This building has no recorded evictions.

NYC buildings Brooklyn Bedford-Stuyvesant139 Jefferson Avenue

139 Jefferson Avenue

Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY 11216

8 units·4 floors·Built in 1910

3.3

3 reviews

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

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Evictions

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Bedbug history

Pet friendly

About 139 Jefferson Avenue

139 Jefferson Avenue is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.3/5 across 3 reviews, with 67% recommending it and 34% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 15 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated September 9, 2026. This 4-floor, 8-unit building at 139 Jefferson Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn was built in 1910 and is managed by Rabi Shimon Realty LLC. The Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood is a residential area of Brooklyn. The A, C, S, and G subway lines are nearby, providing convenient transportation options throughout the city. This building is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. This is a pre-war building, reflecting the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Brooklyn.

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Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Reviews for 139 Jefferson Avenue underscore a mix of experiences. While some tenants laud the building's affordability, convenient location, and solid heating with responsive management, others highlight significant cleanliness issues, pest concerns, and poor owner responsiveness. Reports of noise levels being a nuisance and inadequate garbage management also surfaced, alongside discontent with the staff's professionalism. A few residents indicated a desire for better management oversight to address these pressing issues. Overall, while the building may attract budget-conscious renters, potential residents should weigh the mixed insights before making a decision.

Reviews of 139 Jefferson Avenue

Former tenant·1 minute ago

perfectly fine building

Pros

cheap, good location

Cons

kinda of loud, no live in super

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Pretty decent building for the price

Pros

Convenient location, management fairly responsive to problems

Cons

Like many places, management will fix things but don't expect an entirely professional job.

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Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

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Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 3 days ago

Average violations per unit in this building is worse than the city average.

Building average1.87Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

2Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

13Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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perfectly fine building

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Pretty decent building for the price

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