241 Himrod Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

241 Himrod Street is a three-story, six-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Bushwick and owned by Dave Denis. The 94-year-old property has experienced recurring maintenance issues that significantly impact resident quality of life, most notably an ongoing rodent infestation evidenced by multiple rat activity findings from inspections in 2024 and 2025, with the most recent complaints in early 2025 prompting Health Department violations and scheduled follow-up inspections. The building has also struggled with inconsistent heat and hot water provision, with emergency complaints logged in both January and June 2024 for the entire building, though inspections yielded varying results regarding access and violations.

The property presents several concerning safety and maintenance issues, with multiple open violations from 2022 including lead paint hazards in Apartment 3R, fire escape access concerns, and problems with bathroom ventilation in Apartments 1L and 2R. Additionally, there are active Environmental Control Board electrical violations from 2020 related to unsafe and unapproved electrical equipment in the basement, with significant penalties associated. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of pest-related issues, with multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions and garbage storage between 2023 and 2025.

While bedbug reports have consistently shown zero infestation records from 2018 through 2024, the persistent rodent problems and substandard building systems suggest ongoing challenges with property maintenance and resident comfort. The current status of the building shows a mix of active violations that require attention, particularly the multiple open violations related to building safety systems and the persistent rodent issues that have led to recent health department intervention. While some violations from 2022 have been closed, including various non-emergency complaints related to pests and heating systems, many pressing issues remain unresolved. The building's history of heat/hot water problems, electrical concerns, and pest management challenges indicates a pattern of maintenance difficulties that affect resident living conditions.