946 Herkimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

946 Herkimer Street is a 4-story, 6-unit residential building constructed in 2015 in Bedford-Stuyvesant, currently owned by Cynthia Ramirez. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues since 2023, with the most significant recent problems occurring in mid-2024, including three power outages (August 2024) and multiple water leak incidents (July 2024 - heavy flow, May 2024 - slow leak). These issues have generally been investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), which found no violations in some cases but did issue violations in May 2024 for water leakage and mold problems in apartment 1B.

Other documented issues include a heating system violation (January 2024) and various maintenance concerns such as wall damage requiring repair. The building has a history of occupancy-related violations. In October 2023, the Department of Buildings issued violations for improper cellar use, which was designated for maintenance only and not for living or sleeping purposes.

The building has maintained a consistent record of rodent control compliance in recent years, with inspections in July 2025, July 2024, and other recent years showing "Passed" results, though there were signs of rat activity in 2014 and 2018. Bedbug inspections over the past four years have reported zero instances of infestation or re-infestation. While the property has generally complied with housing maintenance requirements, the recurring water and electrical issues suggest ongoing infrastructure challenges that have affected resident comfort and safety. The most recent inspections and violation status updates indicate some progress in addressing earlier problems, though certain violations from 2024 remain open as of the latest available data.