126 Herkimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 12-unit, 4-story building at 126 Herkimer Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Yitz Levoitz, has faced persistent maintenance challenges since 2023. Most notably, there have been multiple rodent-related incidents, with rat sightings reported between February and June 2025, despite ongoing baiting efforts throughout late 2024. The building has also experienced significant infrastructure issues, including an open heat and hot water complaint since December 2024 with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), and multiple plumbing problems related to water supply in January 2024.

Additional concerns include the presence of mold, unsanitary garbage storage conditions, and problems with the building's mailbox system, all of which were documented in 2023. The property has had several violations requiring attention, with a notable one in December 2024 regarding missing carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 5, and previous violations concerning self-closing doors and sanitary maintenance in common areas. In terms of historical maintenance records, there have been two significant complaints worth mentioning: one regarding work without a permit in December 2022 (resulting in a partial stop work order), and another about building stability concerns in December 2019, neither of which were found to warrant violations.

The building's management has been proactive in addressing issues that have been formally cited, as evidenced by the closure of various violations through proper certification processes. While the property has undergone regular inspections and remediation efforts for various issues, the recurring nature of rodent problems and the sustained heating system complaint indicate ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort. The building's documented history shows a pattern of responding to violations and complaints, though some issues, particularly regarding pests and heating systems, have proven difficult to fully resolve. The bedbug reporting history from 2020-2024 suggests no recorded infestations during those periods, maintaining compliance with city requirements.