70 Himrod Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, two-family house at 70 Himrod Street in Bushwick, built in 1920 and currently owned by Oz Rabinovitz, has experienced several notable maintenance and compliance issues over the past five years. Most concerning are the recurring rodent-related complaints, with documented incidents in both 2020 and 2022, when the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene found violations requiring follow-up inspections.

The building has also faced challenges with garbage and recycling storage, as evidenced by a March 2022 complaint that, while ultimately closed without violations, indicates sanitation concerns. Between 2022 and 2023, there were multiple complaints regarding illegal curb cut/driveway/carport modifications, with seven such complaints filed through the Department of Buildings, some resulting in Oath Violations. Additionally, two construction enforcement work order complaints were filed in December 2022, though one was referred to the Department of Transportation and the other noted denied access during inspection.

Of historical note, the building received a violation in September 2020 for failing to certify correction of an immediately hazardous condition, though this was later downgraded and dismissed in June 2021. The property has maintained its original three-unit configuration, typical of its building class designation. While not all complaints resulted in violations, the frequency and nature of these issues, particularly the rodent problems and recent driveway concerns, suggest ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges at the property.