262 Himrod Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

262 Himrod Street is a 3-story, 6-unit residential building located in Bushwick, Brooklyn, owned by John Karamouzos and constructed in 1931. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past five years, most notably regarding illegal construction, building safety violations, and rodent activity. In 2021, the building faced multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) violations, including improperly installed backyard tents and unsecured air conditioning units, resulting in active penalties of $2,500.

As of September 2024, there is an active violation for failure to file the 2023 external low-pressure inspection. The building's electrical systems have shown vulnerability, with a power outage incident in 2020, though no violations were found during the HPD inspection. The property has a history of maintenance issues affecting resident comfort, particularly during 2018-2019, when multiple complaints were filed regarding various problems including water leaks, appliance issues, pest infestations, and interior maintenance concerns (walls, ceilings).

Several of these complaints showed non-emergency status and resulted in HPD being unable to gain access for inspection. The building has maintained a clean bedbug record since 2019, with all annual filings showing zero infested units. Recent rodent inspections have shown variable results, with confirmed rat activity in 2023-2024, though more recent inspections in 2025 have passed. Additional historical violations include various Housing Maintenance Code requirements from 2019, such as posted notices regarding gas leaks, carbon monoxide detection, and fire escape maintenance, though these violations were subsequently closed.