21 Herkimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

21 Herkimer Street is a 4-story, 7-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant and constructed in 1905, currently owned by Yisroel Kanar. The building has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant being recurring rodent problems, as evidenced by eight rat activity reports between January 2023 and July 2025. While there have been periods (such as early 2022 and January 2025) when the building passed inspections, the rodent situation appears to be an ongoing concern.

The building's violation history includes a 2019 incident involving unsanitary garbage storage conditions, which resulted in HPD violations, and a 2019 heat and hot water complaint that could not be inspected due to lack of access. Additionally, a 2021 violation related to the failure to file an annual bedbug report was issued. In terms of pest management, the building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug reporting since 2021, with all reports indicating zero infested units, suggesting effective monitoring and treatment protocols for this issue.

The most recent rodent inspection in July 2025 showed rat activity, continuing a pattern of pest-related challenges. Despite the building's age and history of occasional maintenance issues, the most recent bedbug reports demonstrate successful eradication measures when infestations occurred. The property has demonstrated some improvements in recent years, with fewer violations being issued compared to 2019-2020, though the re-emergence of rodent activity in 2025 remains a notable concern.