220 Himrod Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

220 Himrod Street is a three-story, six-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Yoel Berkovits. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most significant problems occurring in the past three years. In 2022-2023, there were documented issues with unsanitary conditions, specifically mold and pests, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) found no violations in these cases.

Earlier, in 2020, there were complaints regarding water leaks and ceiling damage, which also resulted in no violations being issued. The building faced several Class A violations in 2023, particularly affecting the third-floor apartment (3F), concerning water leaks and damaged plaster/paint in the bathroom and other rooms, though these were eventually certified as corrected. Additionally, there have been bedbug infestations recorded in multiple years, with the most recent report from December 2024 indicating one infested unit that has since been treated. Recent inspections related to rodent activity have shown mixed results, with several "Passed" inspections in 2022-2025, though there were instances of rat activity noted in both 2024 and 2021.

The building has also been subject to two investigations regarding potential illegal hotel rooms in 2019 and 2023, with no violations confirmed in the most recent inspection. A notable requirement for the building is the annual bedbug reporting, with consistent filings indicating efforts to manage and eradicate infestations when they occur. The most recent violations from 2023 included failure to file the annual bedbug report, though this was eventually addressed. While the building has passed recent rodent inspections, the history of maintenance issues, particularly regarding water damage, pests, and bedbugs, suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort.