259 Herzl Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

259 Herzl Street is a 2-family, 2-story residential building constructed in 1899, currently owned by Ilya Zavolunov. The property has experienced significant occupancy-related issues, with current open violations related to the heating system access and hot water supply to Apartment 1 as of September 2024. Major concerns emerged in 2018-2019 when inspections revealed unauthorized conversion from a 2-family to a 6-family structure, with the basement and additional floors improperly subdivided.

Multiple ECB violations were issued during this period, including occupancy contrary to approved plans and construction without permits, though these were later resolved or dismissed. The building has a documented history of various maintenance issues, particularly in 2021 when violations were issued regarding flooring and plumbing conditions, and more recently in 2022 concerning mailbox and door problems, though many of these complaints were closed without violations being found. Apartment 2R experienced multiple issues in 2021, including roof leaks, pest infestations, and gas supply problems, though many violations were subsequently closed.

The property's maintenance record shows regular rodent inspections, with most passing, though there were some instances of rat activity noted between 2016 and 2019. The building has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations in annual filings from 2020 to present, suggesting effective pest management. Recent complaints about mailboxes and doors in 2022, which HPD could not inspect, raise concerns about access issues for building inspections.