52 Herkimer Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216

52 Herkimer Place is a 3-story, 12-unit apartment building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Nathan Schwarcz. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, most recently documented in November 2024, when emergency complaints were filed for the entire building. There have also been multiple complaints regarding unsanitary conditions, including garbage/recycling storage (most recently in November 2024) and pest infestations (December 2023), though inspectors were frequently unable to gain access to verify these conditions.

The building has a history of electrical issues, with multiple complaints regarding wiring (2024) and outlet/switch problems (July 2023), though no violations were issued following inspections. A significant water leak was reported in September 2023, which was investigated but no violations were found. The building's maintenance record shows some concerning patterns, including a certified violation from December 2020 regarding a safety issue with the fire escape's drop ladder.

While there were periods of rat activity reported during 2023-2024, recent inspections in 2025 (May and November) passed without issues, suggesting improved management of pest control. The property has undergone regular bedbug reporting, with the most recent filings (2024) indicating no current infestations, though there had been instances of infestations in previous years (most notably in 2021 and one unit in 2022). The building's water systems have also presented challenges, with multiple complaints about hot water issues, though recent inspections of various maintenance complaints often resulted in no violations being issued, indicating that while problems have been reported, they may not always be determined to be code violations upon inspection.