240 Jefferson Street
240 Jefferson Street in Bushwick, Brooklyn, has 107 open HPD violations, 22 of them class C, and 6 of 6 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (30/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 6 units · Built 1931
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 30/100)
- 22 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 6 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 5 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 6 of 6 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 9 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (107 open, 22 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 5 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: High (2 open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Through Sep 1, 2027, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
107 open violations: 22 class C (immediately hazardous), 55 class B, 30 class A. 18 issued in the last 12 months. 154 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2004-07-02. Newest violation issued 2026-09-14.
4 closed in the last 90 days. Median 119 days from issue to close for the 9 violations closed in the last 12 months.
6 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (entrance). , 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCKING MECHANISM AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR, issued 2026-09-14. HPD violation 19200377
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (entrance). PROVIDE SECURTIY IN THE EVENT OF POWER FAILURE BY INSTALLING APPROVED TYPE HEAVY DUTY LATCH AND LOCK ASSEMBLY AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR, issued 2026-09-14. HPD violation 19200378
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 2R), issued 2026-09-08. HPD violation 19200376
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 2nd floor. , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 2L), issued 2026-07-20. HPD violation 19088758
- Class C: Floor or stair defect, kitchen, 2nd floor. PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 2L), issued 2021-05-28. HPD violation 14355019
- Class C: Floor or stair defect, bathroom, 2nd floor. PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD SUBSTRATE FLOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 2L), issued 2021-05-28. HPD violation 14355020
- Class C: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD SUBFLOOR AND CERAMIC TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 2L), issued 2021-03-15. HPD violation 14070644
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (entrance). , 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF AN UNACCEPTABLE ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCKING DEVICE INSTALL AT THE BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY, issued 2020-03-19. HPD violation 13649574
311 housing complaints
23 in the last 12 months, 25 in 5 years. Most common: Unsanitary Condition (11), Heat/Hot Water (5), Paint/Plaster (4), Door/Window (3).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2024: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2021: No bedbug filing on record for this year
Buildings department (DOB)
2 open DOB violations, all 2 Local Law violations issued before 2000. 2 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (1 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
6 of 6 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 6 in 2024, 6 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: GAYTHER L MYERS. This owner has 2 buildings on record, 2 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 23, 2026, valid through Sep 1, 2027.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3031740015, HPD building ID 317758. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Central Av (M), 7 min walk
- Jefferson St (L), 7 min walk
- Morgan Av (L), 8 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 107 open (22 class C, 55 class B, 30 class A). 6 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 23 | −20 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | 2 open DOB violations, all 2 Local Law violations issued before 2000 | −5 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.