1220 Herkimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The two-family house at 1220 Herkimer Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Joe Agheliana, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most pressing among the concerns were multiple violation notices in 2021 for apartment 2NDFL related to lead-based paint hazards, including the need to abate lead paint on windows, doors, and floors, as well as an infestation of roaches and mice. These violations, classified as Class A, B, and C, were subsequently certified as closed by October 2021 and August 2023.

Earlier, in August 2020, the building faced water leak issues, flooring problems, and plumbing concerns including toilet problems, all of which resulted in violations. Recent maintenance history from 2021-2023 shows ongoing upkeep challenges, including multiple complaints about walls, floors, doors, and ventilation systems, though most of these were closed without violations being issued. Notably, there were no reports of bedbug infestations during the 2021-2022 reporting period, and previous rodent inspections in 2010 and 2014 showed the building passed those inspections.

The building, constructed in 1899, consists of two stories and contains two waiting units. While most violations and complaints have been addressed and closed, the pattern of maintenance issues suggests a history of building upkeep challenges, particularly regarding interior surfaces and pest control. The property has undergone various inspections and repairs, with recent records indicating more consistent resolution of service requests, though some past violations required specific remediation work that went through the certification process. The building's age and history of maintenance issues warrant attention to proper detail when considering building conditions, though recent records show some improvement in response to housing maintenance code requirements.