68 Herkimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

68 Herkimer Street, a four-unit, four-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1910 in Bedford-Stuyvesant, has experienced several notable issues over the past five years. Most recently, in late 2024, there were complaints about pest-related unsanitary conditions, though HPD inspections found no violations of housing laws, and the case was closed in April 2025.

The building has a documented history of rodent activity, with rat inspections showing mixed results between 2021 and 2025, including a compliance inspection in March 2025 resulting in a pass, following an initial rat activity finding in February 2025. Multiple bedbug reports have been filed between 2019 and 2024, though recent filings (2022-2023) show no infested or re-infested units. The property underwent significant construction work between 2018-2021, with several permits issued for plumbing and exterior work (Job #322059669).

During this period, multiple violations were recorded, including a March 2019 violation regarding improper safety measures during construction, specifically noting missing guard rails, and non-compliance with construction documents. There were also issues in 2019 related to excessive debris and site conditions endangering workers, though several of these complaints showed "Inspector Unable to Gain Access" on inspection attempts. The building's bedbug reporting from 2021-2024 indicates zero infested units, suggesting successful eradication efforts, and rodent inspections have generally improved over time, with recent inspections passing compliance standards.