345 Herzl Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The three-story, two-family house at 345 Herzl Street in Brownsville, owned by Adrien Purvis and built in 2005, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in June 2025, violations were issued for paint/plaster problems and unsanitary conditions related to pests. The building has faced recurring heat and hot water issues, with four separate complaints between 2024-2025, including an entire building outage in February 2023 that resulted in violations.

Multiple water-related problems have been recorded, including slow leaks affecting various units in 2023-2024 (Apt 2 and Apt 2NDFLO), though inspections were not always completed. Other notable concerns include a refrigerator issue in 2024 (inspections not completed), electrical service problems in Apt 3A in 2022, and various housing maintenance code violations. The 2020-2021 period showed some improvements, with bedbug reports indicating no infestations or eradications during that time.

However, multiple violations were documented in 2020, including problems with water leaks in Apt 2, defective plaster surfaces in multiple rooms across different units, and a need for carbon monoxide detector repairs in Apt 2. A housing entrance security issue was reported in 2020 regarding an illegal double cylinder lock, which reflects some concerns about building security. While many older violations have been closed, the recent 2025 complaints about paint/plaster and pest issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's systems have experienced multiple failure periods requiring HPD intervention, particularly regarding heat and hot water supply, which are critical services for residents.