519 Herkimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 8-unit residential building at 519 Herkimer Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Zvi Septimus, was constructed in 2005 and has experienced various maintenance and safety issues over the years. Most notably, in January 2023, there were multiple emergency Housing Maintenance Code complaints including safety concerns about fire escapes, and several significant maintenance issues in apartment 4R such as HVAC problems, plumbing concerns, and various unsanitary conditions. This apartment also showed evidence of pest infestation, leading to a Class C violation for mice infestation.

A rodent sighting was reported in February 2024, though the Department of Health conducted an inspection and found no violations. The building's maintenance history shows some persistent issues, including multiple Housing Maintenance Code complaints in 2023 concerning doors, windows, mold, garbage storage, and other general conditions. Earlier records from 2018 indicate several Environmental Control Board violations related to construction work and safety compliance, though these were resolved.

The property has maintained good compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, demonstrating zero infestation cases in recent years. Regular rodent inspections, most recently in July 2025, have passed consistently, suggesting improved pest management. The building is up to date with its bedbug reporting requirements as of 2024, showing no reported infestations in the past two years.