321 Harman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 6-unit, 3-story old-law tenement at 321 Harman Street in Bushwick, owned by Isaac Kritzler and constructed in 1931, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, particularly throughout 2025. Most concerning are the recurring heating, hot water, and water leak problems; between March and May 2025, there were multiple complaints about lack of heat/hot water affecting the entire building, with one incident involving the entire building's heat and hot water restoration being confirmed by occupants.

Multiple water leak complaints, both heavy and slow, were reported in 2025, with inspectors often unable to gain access for verification. The building has also faced significant boiler issues, with multiple complaints throughout 2025 regarding defective/inoperative equipment, and violations related to unregistered and leaking boilers noted in December 2024. Additional maintenance concerns include electrical issues (no lighting), window frame problems, and various rodent activity reports, with inspections confirming rat presence in 2024-2025.

The first-floor apartment #1L was documented with multiple housing maintenance code violations in late 2024, including water leaks in bathrooms and kitchens, defective plastered surfaces, and hot water supply issues. The building's management has faced scrutiny for access issues during inspections, as evidenced by multiple complaint closures due to inspectors being unable to gain access for verification. The property has an active DOB violation regarding failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2018-2020, and historical records show past concerns about unauthorized gas heater installations in apartment #1R from 2019, though these violations were eventually resolved.