237 Himrod Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

237 Himrod Street is a three-story, six-unit residential building owned by Deodat Lowtan and built in 1931 as an Old Law Tenement in Bushwick. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with particular persistence in rodent-related problems. Since 2022, there have been multiple rat sightings reported to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, with three instances of rat activity noted between March to May 2024, though inspections have yielded both "Passed" and "Rat Activity" results.

The building has also faced various unsanitary conditions, with the most recent complaint in August 2024 regarding garbage/recycling storage issues that resulted in violations. Previous violations from 2023 included mold, sewage problems, and pest infestations, though most of these were eventually corrected according to HPD inspections. The building's violation history reveals several safety and maintenance concerns that have required attention over the years. These include emergency issues with doors (2023), heat and hot water problems (2024), and multiple housing maintenance violations pertaining to building security and safety systems.

In 2021, the building was cited for various administrative code violations regarding necessary postings in the common areas, including carbon monoxide requirements and fire safety information. Additionally, there is an active ECB violation from 2018 related to unauthorized window installations. While the property has maintained an active bedbug reporting record showing no infestation cases since 2020, the ongoing rodent issues and periodic maintenance violations suggest continued challenges with building upkeep. Recent inspections in early 2025 have shown some improvements, with a "Passed" result for rodent inspection compliance.