1449 Herkimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The three-story, two-unit building at 1449 Herkimer Street in Cypress Hills, owned by Shaun Hayes, has experienced significant maintenance issues over the past year, particularly in late 2024. The property, built in 1910 and classified as "HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A," is currently facing multiple open violations as of October 2023. These include inadequate heat supply in apartment 3, unsafe electrical wiring conditions throughout, and various issues with electric service to fixtures in all apartments and common areas.

The building has a concerning pattern of heat and electrical problems, with numerous complaints about lack of heat/hot water and power outages in December 2024. Multiple HPD inspections in December 2024 attempted to address these issues, though access to apartments was frequently denied. Of particular note is an active Environmental Control Board violation from February 2023 related to illegal occupancy and unauthorized alterations in the cellar, resulting in a $12,500 penalty.

This violation was preceded by two complaints about illegal conversion in 2023 and 2024, though inspections could not be completed due to access issues. The building has also been cited for unsafe electrical conditions, including excessive use of extension cords throughout multiple apartments. While initial rodent inspections conducted between 2018 and 2019 showed compliance, the current open violations and repeated service requests suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The combination of multiple open violations, particularly regarding heat and electrical systems, and the history of unauthorized modifications to the building layout indicate significant ongoing maintenance issues affecting resident comfort and safety.