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249 Jefferson Street
Bushwick

249 Jefferson Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11237

8 Units

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Built in 1931

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4 Floors

3.1(5)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 249 Jefferson Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews highlight mixed feedback about 249 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn. Tenants appreciate the convenient subway access, stunning views, and desirable location. However, concerns arise regarding the landlord's unreliability in returning security deposits, with multiple renters reporting similar issues. Despite this, positive aspects include a clean environment, good heat, and friendly management. Suggestions for improvement include better garbage management and pest control. Overall, the building appeals to young renters seeking a vibrant community, but caution is advised regarding deposit refunds and landlord interactions.

    Reviews (5)

    Over 3 years ago
    Good stay three months
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Conveniently close to subway station
    Cons:
    Not to good smell at the entrance
    Over 4 years ago
    Landlord is a thief
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Quite with a good view of the city.
    Cons:
    Landlord is a thief and has not given us back our deposit from 3 years ago. Even after he was ordered to do so by a judge.
    Advice to owner:
    Stop stealing people's money.

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    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 7 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 249 Jefferson Street is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    3 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    12
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Jun 10, 2025: (a) § hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
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    Hazardous
    8
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Feb 20, 2022: § 27-2005 adm code repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
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    Immediately hazardous
    1
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 06, 2015: section 27-2033 adm code 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 public hall, 1st story
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    Missing information/filings
    3
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 20, 2025: §27-2107 adm code owner failed to file a valid registration statement with the department as required by adm code §27-2097 and is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
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    Property Owners and Associates
    H
    Herman Jac
    2.7(8)
    Site Manager•
    2 Properties•14 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    H
    Herman Jacobowitz
    3.1(5)
    Agent•
    1 Property•8 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    J
    249 Jefferson Street LLC
    3.1(5)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•8 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0

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