415 Himrod Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 6-unit tenement building at 415 Himrod Street in Bushwick, owned by Leo Jacobowitz and constructed in 1931, has experienced notable recurring issues with its heating and hot water systems over the past two years. Most recently, in late 2024 and continuing into 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water outages that affected both individual apartments and the entire building. A pattern of heating system problems is evident, with similar complaints filed in March and December 2024, and a significant boiler violation issued in December 2024 for leaking steam supply pipes that required correction.

The building has also faced various safety concerns, including open violations as of December 2024 for defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 1L. Additional maintenance issues have been documented through multiple agencies, such as door maintenance needs in the cellar area and general building upkeep requirements. The property has generally maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infested units in the past two reporting periods (2023-2024 and 2022-2023).

Rodent inspections conducted between 2015 and 2025 have consistently resulted in passing grades or confirmation of bait application, with the most recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 showing good results. While the building has faced various maintenance challenges, including unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage documented in 2022, previous inspections showed no violations were issued for these complaints. The building's overall condition shows a concentration of recent heating system problems, with other maintenance issues being addressed through appropriate channels, though some safety equipment concerns remain pending resolution as of the most current records.