549 Herzl Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 4-story, 38-unit tenement building at 549 Herzl Street in Brownsville, owned by Louis Kallif, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring pest problems, with the most recent complaint filed in May 2025 and multiple open pest-related violations as of June 2025. The building has also faced multiple infrastructure challenges, including water leaks, flooring issues, and general maintenance problems, particularly in 2024-2025.

December 2024 saw violations issued regarding heat and hot water issues in apartment D4, along with various maintenance violations including problems with a broken radiator, defective plastered surfaces, and a non-functioning smoke detector, though these were certified as corrected in early 2025. More recent complaints from March 2025 resulted in violations related to cabinets and flooring conditions. The building's history shows regular maintenance inspections and reporting, with bedbug reports consistently showing zero infested units since 2019, and a passing rat inspection in 2018, indicating some successful pest management.

However, the pattern of recent service requests and violations suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort, particularly regarding pest control and various infrastructural issues. A Department of Buildings violation from 2021 regarding energy efficiency display requirements was ultimately dismissed in 2022. While the property has undergone some repairs and has shown compliance with certain violations, the recurring nature of some problems, particularly pests, suggests this remains an area of concern.