287 Himrod Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
287 Himrod Street is a 3-story, 6-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1931 in Bushwick, currently owned by Herman Mauskopf. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns centering around heating, water supply, and sanitation. Most recently, in November 2023, there was a heat and hot water issue affecting the entire building, though it was reported to be resolved upon inspection. The property has shown persistent plumbing problems, with multiple violations regarding bathrooms and general water supply issues documented between 2022 and 2024.
Sanitation concerns have also been significant, with multiple complaints about mold and pest infestations, including roaches and other unsanitary conditions, particularly affecting apartment 1R as documented in 2024 violations. The building's record shows attention to safety concerns, with inspections revealing issues such as defective smoke detectors, fire escape problems, and door security concerns. Notably, there was a heat water temperature violation in 2024 when hot water exceeded 130 degrees in apartment 1R. The property has undergone several rodent inspections between 2022 and 2025, with initial inspections in 2022 showing rat activity, though more recent inspections in 2023 and 2024 have passed.
A concerning pattern of mold and unsanitary conditions has emerged, with Housing Maintenance Code violations documented in 2024 affecting multiple areas including bathrooms in apartments 1R and 3R. The building's history includes multiple housing maintenance code violations and complaints, particularly during 2022-2024, with several inspection dates showing various degrees of maintenance issues requiring attention. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years (2020-2024), the building's overall maintenance history indicates ongoing challenges with basic services and infrastructure. A recent complaint about an illegal conversion from March 2024 was marked as "Inspector Unable To Gain Access" during the second final attempt in June 2024.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 5355 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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