132 Herkimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
132 Herkimer Street is a 16-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Robert Raphael and constructed in 1905. The property has experienced persistent heating and water supply issues, with multiple complaints in early 2025 regarding inadequate heat and hot water, both in individual apartments and building-wide. These problems follow a pattern of heating system deficiencies noted in late 2024, when violations were issued by HPD.
The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, particularly affecting apartment 3C, which has open violations from December 2024 concerning floor damage, plaster and paint issues, electrical supply problems, and inadequate heating and hot water systems. Additional concerns include recurring electrical issues (including lighting problems), water leaks, and door-related complaints throughout 2024-2025. A sewage odor was reported in August 2024, and the property has a documented history of rat activity, with several inspections showing this persistent problem between 2023-2025.
While the building has passed recent rodent inspections in May 2025 and December 2024, earlier inspections revealed ongoing pest control challenges. The most recent bedbug reports (2022-2024) show no documented infestations, and an illegal conversion complaint from late 2024 resulted in an inspector's inability to gain access for investigation in April 2025. While some maintenance issues have been addressed, as evidenced by various complaint closures, multiple open violations remain, particularly affecting apartment 3C, including problems with heating, hot water, electrical systems, and water leakage.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 16 |
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Year built | 1905 |
Total area | 20180 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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