57 Herkimer Street,Brooklyn, NY 11216
70 Units
•Built in 1920
•6 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
148 complaints
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Open Violations
A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from
NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development validates and confirms a complaint made to 311.
The violations listed below are open violations that have yet to be addressed or have not been confirmed
as resolved by the city.
This building has a total of 105 violations which is 1.5 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
27Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
65Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
13Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Apr 10, 2024(a) § hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Feb 03, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the foyer located at apt 210, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Feb 03, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 210, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Feb 03, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 210, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Feb 03, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 210, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Feb 03, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling, east and south walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 210, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Sep 21, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 2nd room from north located at apt 210, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Apr 29, 2021Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Apr 29, 2021Section 27-2046.1 hmc: post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.Nov sent out
Apr 29, 2021Section 27-2045 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Apr 29, 2021Section 27-2053 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Apr 29, 2021Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspectedNov sent out
Dec 30, 2017Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 210, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Dec 30, 2017Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor ., at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Nov 15, 2017Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Nov 15, 2017Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at .. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Oct 20, 2017Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspectedNov sent out
Oct 20, 2017Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Oct 20, 2017Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Oct 20, 2017Section 27-2046.1 hmc: post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Oct 20, 2017Section 27-2053 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Oct 20, 2017Section 27-2104 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Oct 20, 2017Section 27-2045 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Oct 18, 2017Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing frame at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Feb 09, 2014Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 103, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Aug 08, 2013Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 401, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 08, 2013Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls in the entire apartment located at apt 401, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
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Building Ratings
Water Pressure
Water Pressure: 5
Cleanliness
Cleanliness: 3
Pest Control
Pest Control: 2
Heat
Heat: 5
Noise Levels
Noise Levels: 4
Owner Responsiveness
Owner Responsiveness: 5
Neighbors
Neighbors: 5
Garbage Management
Garbage Management: 5
Renter Recommendations
60% of renters recommend this building
60% of renters approve of this owner
Rents and Deposits
95% of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.
Reviews
4.25 stars
it’s not bad here!
Former Tenant
Pros:
Elevator access, monthly pest control (c) openi...
Cons:
Lacks kitchen counter space, immediate (c) open...
3.375 stars
So noisy at this building!
Former Tenant
Pros:
Rent prices were fair and (c) openigloo super w...
Cons:
The building was noisy inside (c) openigloo and...
Advice to owner:
Increase your safety mesaures
3.75 stars
Its fine for now
Former Tenant
Pros:
Good super & clean
Cons:
Slow or no response of (c) openigloo management...
3.625 stars
Ok but needs work
Former Tenant
Pros:
Elevator and super lived in (c) openigloo building
Cons:
Mice living in walls caused (c) openigloo infes...
Advice to owner:
Build better wall repellent