427 Herkimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 3-unit residential building at 427 Herkimer Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Evon Holmes, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent months, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems. Three emergency heat/hot water complaints were filed between January 19 and February 20, 2025, with at least one violation issued during the February inspection. The building has been subject to multiple violations and deficiencies.

Of particular note is the ongoing nature of heating and plumbing issues: multiple heat/hot water complaints were filed throughout 2024-2025 (including one for the entire building and several for individual apartments), and there were several plumbing-related complaints concerning basins and sinks in July 2024. The most recent violations from late 2023 include concerns about fire safety materials in public areas, a malfunctioning lock in apartment 3, issues with gas supply to the range in apartment 3, and multiple requirements for painting and lighting repairs in common areas. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of heating system problems, with emergency complaints continuing into 2025.

While some complaints have been investigated without violations being issued, others have resulted in open violations, such as an unresolved issue from April 2024. The property has passed rodent inspections in 2022 and 2024, though there were reports of rat activity in early 2017. The building was constructed in 2005 and is classified as a Class A residential building, consisting of three stories. As of the most recent data available, there are several open violations from 2023-2024 that require attention, including issues with fire retardant materials, heating systems, and various maintenance concerns in common areas and individual units.