293 Himrod Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

293 Himrod Street is a 3-story, 6-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Bushwick and constructed in 1931, currently owned by Leah Gutman. The building has experienced recurring pest issues, with recent inspections in 2024-2025 revealing consistent rat activity, including inspections in February 2025 that noted ongoing rodent problems. In early 2024, multiple housing violations were documented, including issues with stairs and floors, as well as unsanitary conditions involving mold and pests.

These violations were addressed but reflect ongoing maintenance challenges. The building has also had safety concerns, particularly in February 2024, when violations were issued for defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 3R, along with mold issues in that unit. Additional violations were documented in 2024 regarding building common areas, including problems with floor coverings, stairs, and door self-closing mechanisms. The property has a history of unauthorized use concerns, with illegal conversion complaints filed in 2021 and 2024, though access was denied for inspection in the second instance.

Notably, there have been issues with posted vacate orders being removed or defaced, resulting in Environmental Control Board violations in 2024 and 2018. Despite these concerns, the building has maintained a relatively clean bedbug record, with no reported infestations in recent years. Building maintenance patterns show some improvements, with several violations being certified as resolved in 2024, and regular inspections occurring every 1-3 months. The most recent work documented was a permit issued in 2021 for electrical work, though the specific nature of the work is not detailed in the available data.