309 Harman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The three-story, six-unit OLD LAW TENEMENT building at 309 Harman Street in Bushwick, owned by Phillip Miller and built in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns centering around pest control and sanitation. Between 2019 and 2020, there were multiple complaints regarding pests, mold, and water leaks, with Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) unable to gain access for inspections in several cases.

Most recently, in August 2023, another pest-related complaint was filed, though it appears to have been addressed. The building has maintained a regular bedbug reporting schedule from 2021 to 2024, consistently showing zero infested dwelling units during these periods, suggesting improved management of this particular issue. The property has undergone several rodent inspections between 2022 and 2025, with most recent results showing passed inspections in 2024-2025, though there were instances of rat activity noted in 2022.

A more concerning issue arose in 2021 when a complaint about building shaking/vibrating/structural stability was filed and violations were served, though the current status of this violation is listed as "active" without further disposition comments. The building's violation history shows recurring issues with pest management, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2021 to 2023 related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges over the years, the recent passed inspections for both rodent activity and bedbug management suggest some progress in property maintenance, though the persistent pest-related complaints indicate ongoing challenges in maintaining optimal living conditions.