221 Himrod Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
The 6-unit, 3-story residential building at 221 Himrod Street in Bushwick, owned by Zach Spira and constructed in 1931, has experienced a series of concerning maintenance issues throughout 2024-2025. Most notably, there have been multiple emergency complaints regarding unsanitary conditions, particularly mold (April 2025, March 2025), and recurring heat and hot water problems (January 2025, February 2025), though inspections typically were unable to gain access to verify conditions.
The building has faced persistent rodent issues, with inspections in 2025 consistently showing rat activity (March, April, June 2025), following a similar pattern in 2022-2023. Several code violations were documented in 2024-2025, including problems with the ventilation system, door/wall conditions, and safety equipment like smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. The property has a history of enforcement challenges, with multiple illegal conversion complaints filed in 2022-2025, though inspectors were often unable to gain access to verify conditions.
Between 2020-2025, no bedbug infestations were reported, according to official filings. Periodic inspections have shown mixed results regarding pest control, with rat activity recorded in multiple inspections throughout 2022-2025, though some inspections also resulted in "passed" classifications. The building's history suggests ongoing building maintenance and access issues, with numerous instances where inspectors were unable to complete their evaluations, particularly during inquiries about heat/hot water problems and other complaints.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 4350 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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