72 Himrod Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

72 Himrod Street is a 5-story, 9-unit residential building in Bushwick, owned by Simon Kaufman and constructed in 2014. The property has experienced persistent maintenance issues, particularly with water leaks, as evidenced by multiple complaints and violations. Most recently, in August 2024, there were violations issued for heavy water flow and ceiling paint/plaster issues.

Between late 2023 and early 2024, several complaints were logged regarding slow water leaks, ceiling damage, and electrical lighting problems, with some incidents not initially accessible for inspection. The building underwent an HPD inspection in August 2024 that revealed multiple violations related to building safety requirements, including missing smoke detector notices, carbon monoxide device requirements, and improper maintenance of various public areas. Two specific violations in Apartment 4B were documented: a water leak in the kitchen ceiling and defective plastered surfaces, both of which were certified as corrected in September 2024.

Despite these maintenance issues, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the building since at least 2018, with the most recent filings from 2023-2024 showing zero infested or eradicated units. The building has maintained a clean record in terms of rodent inspections, passing all required checks conducted between 2020 and 2025. A complaint regarding an illegal curb cut was investigated in May 2023 but resulted in no violations being warranted. While the property has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly with water-related issues, it has demonstrated compliance with pest control regulations and passed all rodent inspections over the past five years.