1115 Herkimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The 3-unit, 3-story Old Law Tenement building at 1115 Herkimer Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Yoel Friedman, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with particular concerns regarding heating systems. Notably, from February 2023, there were multiple heat and hot water complaints requiring HPD intervention, with at least one instance where inspectors could not gain access to verify conditions. Similar heating problems were recorded in October 2021 affecting the entire building.

The property has also faced several housing code violations, with an open violation as of November 2024 regarding improper garbage disposal receptacles and a missing handrail at the west entrance. A 2024 inspection revealed multiple issues in apartment 2, including problems with cabinets, floor tiles, self-closing doors, carbon monoxide detectors, and the intercom system, though most of these violations were subsequently marked as closed. The building's history includes several significant events between 2018-2019, including environmental control board violations related to an allegedly illegal conversion, unauthorized work without permits, and failure to comply with commissioner's orders, resulting in penalties totaling $2,500.

There have been persistent pest management challenges, with multiple rodent activity reports across inspections in 2022, 2024, and 2025, despite passing compliance inspections in between. The building has maintained a consistent record of successfully addressing bedbug issues, with zero infested units reported in the past five years. Recent inspections have shown some improvement in building maintenance, with multiple violations from 2024 being certified as corrected by late 2024. The property has a history of heat and maintenance-related complaints, with systems seemingly requiring regular attention to maintain proper building conditions.