Would renters recommend 249 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

50% of tenants who reviewed 249 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 249 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

34% of tenants who reviewed 249 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 249 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 have any open violations?

This building has 18 open violations.

Is 249 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 good cause eviction protected?

249 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 is covered by good cause eviction protections.

Who owns or manages 249 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

249 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 is owned or managed by 249 Jefferson Street LLC.

Is 249 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 249 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 is pet friendly.

What are the biggest complaints about 249 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

Tenants rated cleanliness, garbage management and owner responsiveness below average at this building.

NYC buildings Brooklyn Bushwick249 Jefferson Street

249 Jefferson Street

Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY 11237

8 units·4 floors·Built in 1931

3.0

6 reviews

Good cause building

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

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Pet friendly

About 249 Jefferson Street

249 Jefferson Street is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.0/5 across 6 reviews, with 50% recommending it and 34% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 18 open violations, and 5 litigation cases. Data last updated August 20, 2026. Managed by 249 Jefferson Street LLC, the building at 249 Jefferson Street in Bushwick, Brooklyn has 4 floors and 8 units. Built in 1931, it is a pre-war building that reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Brooklyn. This area of Brooklyn is known for its residential character. The L and M subway lines are nearby, providing convenient transit options for residents. The building is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. Building ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on this page.

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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 249 Jefferson Street highlight a mix of advantages and concerns. Residents appreciate the location, proximity to nightlife, and some good amenities, such as the rooftop and backyard. However, several reviewers pointed out issues with the landlord's responsiveness and a troubling trend of not returning security deposits, which has left many frustrated. Cleanliness and garbage management were also described as inconsistent, with pest control cited as lacking. Noise from neighbors can be problematic, particularly during parties. Overall, while the building offers attractive features for young tenants, potential renters should proceed with caution regarding management practices.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Avoid if you can

Pros

- good location for Bushwick nightlife - decently large spaces for the price

Cons

- landlord is unresponsive - basements are filled with roaches - neighbors are loud

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Good stay three months

Pros

Conveniently close to subway station

Cons

Not to good smell at the entrance

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

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 average2.25Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

6Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

9Class A

Non-hazardous

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

3Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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