289 Himrod Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
The 6-unit, 3-story old-law tenement at 289 Himrod Street in Bushwick, owned by Solomon Schwartz and constructed in 1931, has faced numerous building maintenance challenges in recent years. Most pressing are the open housing maintenance code violations from 2024 related to smoke and carbon monoxide detector requirements in apartment 3L, as well as multiple unaddressed safety concerns including exposed electrical wires in the cellar, fire safety issues, and problems with garbage storage.
The building has also shown consistent rodent activity, with multiple complaints and inspections from 2024 through mid-2025 confirming the presence of rats, despite some baiting efforts. Earlier this year (2025), there were several repeat complaints about unsanitary conditions and garbage storage, as well as rodent-related issues, though some of these were found not to violate HPD housing laws.
The property has active violations for failing to file annual external low pressure inspections dating back to 2018, representing a pattern of non-compliance with this requirement. Additional maintenance concerns documented in 2024-2025 include issues with plumbing (bathtub/shower), heating/hot water systems, doors, and various other building systems, with some complaints still marked as open. While there have been no bedbug infestations reported in recent years, the building's overall maintenance record indicates persistent difficulties with basic housing infrastructure and pest control that have not been consistently resolved.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 5145 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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