1488 Herkimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The 6-unit, 3-story building at 1488 Herkimer Street in Cypress Hills, owned by Yidel Kohn, has experienced multiple maintenance and safety issues since its construction in 2018. Most recently, in June 2025, there were complaints regarding indoor air quality and both pest and mold issues. The building has a persistent history of pest-related problems, with multiple complaints documented between 2021 and 2025, including Asian lady beetles noted in January 2022, and several unsanitary condition reports involving pests where access for inspection was either not granted or violations were found.

Notable violations were issued against Apartment 1A in September 2023 for defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as for damaged plastered surfaces on multiple walls. The property has faced various infrastructure and safety concerns, including an emergency heat/hot water complaint in January 2023 that was resolved quickly, and past issues with garbage/recycling storage in October 2021. On the positive side, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all filings since 2020 showing zero infested units.

The Department of Buildings records show two significant violations during construction in 2018-2019 related to inadequate housekeeping and failure to monitor adjoining structures during excavation, though both were resolved. Recent rodent inspections in 2023 showed mixed results, with initial inspections showing rat activity but compliance inspections passing. The building's management has generally responded to complaints, with most being closed after inspections or corrections, though some violations remain unresolved as of the latest inspections in September 2023.