50 Herbert Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The three-story, six-unit residential building at 50 Herbert Street in Williamsburg, owned by John Imperatore, has a documented history dating back to 1920. The property has experienced recurring issues with pest control, particularly rodents, with the most recent inspections in 2025 showing ongoing rat activity despite previous bait applications in 2020 and 2019. Recent maintenance concerns have surfaced in 2024-2025, including multiple housing maintenance code violations related to self-closing doors, fire safety materials, and a leaking roof affecting the third-story public hall.

The building's systems have faced various challenges, with documented problems including power outages (2024), water leaks (2022), and garbage storage issues (2023). A significant cluster of complaints and violations emerged in 2024, including emergency maintenance requests for multiple systems such as plumbing, electrical, and door security, though most were closed promptly. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all recent filings (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022) showing zero reported cases or eradications.

While the building has undergone various inspections and received multiple violation notices, many issues appear to be promptly addressed. For instance, numerous 2024 violations related to self-closing doors in various building areas (including basement and apartment 3R) were documented. The Department of Buildings has recorded at least one construction-related complaint from 2018, though no violation was found at the time of inspection. The building's management has maintained relatively consistent communication with housing and health authorities, as evidenced by multiple service requests and inspections, though some complaints, particularly regarding unsanitary conditions, have been marked as "unable to gain access" during inspections.