295 Himrod Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The six-unit residential building at 295 Himrod Street in Bushwick, owned by 295 Himrod LLC, is a three-story Old Law Tenement constructed in 1931. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water service, with three documented complaints in 2019, 2020, and most recently in September 2023, all of which were resolved relatively quickly. In 2023, there were also complaints about heavy water leaks, which were addressed promptly by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

The building faced significant maintenance challenges in early 2021, including multiple safety violations related to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as door issues and pest problems. A major cluster of violations and complaints occurred in 2022-2023, including multiple citations for rat activity during rodent inspections, with the most recent inspections in 2025 still showing evidence of rodent presence. The property underwent substantial renovation work in 2022, leading to several Department of Buildings (DOB) complaints and violations for working without proper permits and conducting work after hours.

This renovation period generated multiple ECB violations and fines related to unauthorized construction work and inadequate housekeeping during the project. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestation, with no reported cases between 2017 and 2025, and has recently complied with annual bedbug reporting requirements. The property has also had its share of administrative issues, including violations for failing to file required inspection reports in 2019 and 2023, though these violations were dismissed or resolved. Recent inspections in 2023-2025 continue to show evidence of rat activity, indicating ongoing pest management challenges, while other maintenance issues appear to have been addressed according to HPD records.