64 Herkimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The four-story, 16-unit residential building at 64 Herkimer Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, built in 1905, has experienced recurring maintenance issues, primarily concerning heat/hot water systems and pest control. Most recently, in early 2025, there were multiple complaints about heat/hot water issues affecting individual apartments, with HPD encountering access difficulties during inspections. The building has a documented history of bedbug infestations, with recent filings showing infestations affecting up to 4 units between 2022-2024, though all previously affected units were reported as eradicated.

Pest-related complaints were prevalent in 2024, with several reports made but inspection access issues hindering verification of conditions. The property has documented environmental health challenges, including a rat sighting in March 2024 which resulted in violations. However, recent rodent inspections in late 2024 and early 2025 passed, indicating improved conditions.

The building has experienced repeated heat/hot water system issues, with six emergency complaints filed between 2023 and 2025, most of which resulted in access-related inspection challenges. Previous violations in 2019 for Apartment 3 included deficiencies in smoke and carbon monoxide detector systems, door closures, and various maintenance issues, though these were subsequently addressed. The building's management has maintained regular extermination programs, as evidenced by the bedbug reports showing consistent efforts to address infestations, with no documented cases of re-infestation in recent years.