11 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The 8-unit, 4-story residential building at 11 Humboldt Street in Williamsburg, owned by Pincus Schwimmer and constructed in 1931, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years. Most concerning are the two heat and hot water emergencies in early 2024, as well as multiple plumbing problems affecting different units, particularly in Apartment 4L, which has documented issues with tubs, showers, toilets, and leaks.

The building has also faced electrical problems, including lighting failures, with complaints being filed and investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). In 2023, there were significant pest-related issues, with documented violations for rodent infestations and an April inspection revealing both mouse and roach problems in Apartment 4L, though more recent bedbug reports from 2022-2024 show no current infestations. The property has undergone several rodent inspections, with bait applied in multiple instances between 2017 and 2023, indicating an ongoing pest control challenge.

Recent HPD inspections have found various violations, including issues with bathroom fixtures, lighting, and sanitary conditions, particularly affecting common areas like hallways. The building's bedbug reporting history shows one infested unit in 2020-2021, but subsequent reports from 2021 through 2024 indicate no new infestations. The repeated nature of heating system complaints, plumbing problems, and electrical issues suggests persistent maintenance challenges, though many violations have been addressed and closed through subsequent inspections.