200 Palmetto Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, 96-unit apartment building at 200 Palmetto Street in Bushwick, owned by Timothy Henkel and constructed in 1983, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been consistent heating and hot water system problems throughout 2023, with multiple HPD complaints indicating building-wide service interruptions in September and October.

More recent concerns include a June 2025 DOHMH complaint regarding sewage odors affecting indoor air quality, and concurrent Housing Maintenance Code complaints from June 2025 documenting issues with pests and mold. The building's common areas have faced multiple violations requiring attention, including three active DOB violations from 2023 related to failures in filing external low-pressure inspections, and two active Environmental Control Board violations from October 2024 concerning unsafe conditions in the stairwell, specifically missing handrails and damaged stair treads, which have resulted in financial penalties. The property has a documented history of rodent activity, with inspections showing consistent issues between 2018-2025, though the most recent April 2025 inspection indicated rat activity.

The building's maintenance record shows periodic complaints about various issues, including door/window problems (2024), appliance concerns (2023), and infrastructure maintenance needs. While there have been several violations issued regarding building maintenance and safety standards, including issues with roof leaks, fire safety features, and public hallway conditions (2023 violations), the property has demonstrated some operational improvements such as the absence of bedbug infestations in recent annual reporting periods. The owner has maintained an active schedule of permit applications and approvals over the past several years, including various repairs and maintenance work, as evidenced by multiple issued permits from 2020 through 2022.