1285 Herkimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

1285 Herkimer Street is a 3-unit, 3-story residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, owned by Cynthia Ramirez and constructed in 1920 as an Old Law Tenement. Recent concerns date back to June 2025, when multiple complaints emerged regarding unsanitary conditions (mold), heating/hot water issues affecting the entire building, and problems with the bell/buzzer/intercom system. These complaints were officially closed, with HPD conducting inspections.

Particularly notable is the heating/hot water violation, which requires attention from the property owner according to housing laws. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with several instances of HPD being unable to complete inspections for complaints made in both 2025 and 2022, including issues with doors/windows, stairs, and mold. Noteworthy violations recorded in June 2022 included problems with flooring/stairs, water leaks, doors/windows, and electrical wiring, though some of these were classified as non-emergency. Apartment 3 specifically has documented violations from 2022 related to various maintenance issues, including problems with plaster surfaces, sink waste line connections, bathroom fittings, and ceramic floor tiles, all of which were subsequently closed.

Historical records show that the building has maintained proper pest control measures, with consistent bedbug reporting from 2021 through 2024 showing zero infestation cases. Rodent inspections between 2012 and 2019 also demonstrate generally satisfactory results, though there was one failure for "Other Reasons" in September 2012 that required clarification. The building's most recent bedbug reports from 2024 indicate no infestations, and the property has filed its annual bedbug reports as required by HPD regulations. While some violations and maintenance issues persist, the building has a relatively comprehensive history of addressing complaints through HPD inspections and resolutions, though access issues have occasionally complicated the inspection process.