412 Herkimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 40-unit, 7-story building at 412 Herkimer Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Joseph Banda, has experienced consistent maintenance issues since its construction in 2017. Most concerning are recurring problems with water infrastructure, including multiple water leak complaints from 2019 through 2024, with recent incidents reported as slow leaks and damp spots affecting multiple units. The building has also faced periodic heating system challenges, with the most recent complaint in January 2025 regarding heat/hot water access issues that could not be inspected by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

Multiple unsanitary condition complaints have been recorded, particularly regarding mold, with inspections in 2019, 2024, and 2025. The building's maintenance history shows particular attention required for Apartment 6F, where multiple violations were documented in April 2024 regarding water leak repairs, concrete ceiling issues, and plaster damage. Apartment 7D also had violations in early 2024 related to kitchen ceiling problems.

The property has maintained a clean record for bedbugs since 2020, with no reported infestations in recent years, and has passed all rodent inspections since 2018. While there have been several construction-related violations and compliance issues recorded between 2018 and 2021, these were primarily resolved through penalties and corrective actions. The building's relatively young age (built in 2017) is notable, as most reported issues are typical of ongoing building maintenance rather than age-related deterioration.