305 Harman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

305 Harman Street is a 3-story, 6-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1931 in Bushwick, currently owned by FC 305 LLC. The building's recent history between 2023 and 2025 shows persistent maintenance challenges, with notable issues including repeated plumbing problems, water leaks, and evidence of rodent activity. In early 2025, there were unresolved plumbing and water leak complaints where HPD inspectors were unable to gain access to conduct inspections.

Earlier, in 2024, there were multiple non-violations related to paint/plaster issues and unsanitary conditions including mold. Significant infrastructure problems were documented in January 2024, including violations for inadequate heat/hot water throughout the building and electrical power outages, though these were subsequently addressed and closed. The building has experienced ongoing rodent issues, with multiple inspections from 2023 through 2025 indicating rat activity, including three bait applications in 2024.

There have been various safety-related maintenance concerns, such as a carbon monoxide detector requirement violation in apartment 3R, a fire escape encumbrance issue, and a violation regarding fire retardant materials in the third-story public hall. The building's management appears to have addressed several violations, as evidenced by certified completion dates, though there remain some active DOB violations related to an external low-pressure inspection not filed as of June 2023. Bedbug reports from 2020 through 2024 show no infestations, and a rodent baiting program was implemented in early 2024. While many complaints have been addressed, the building's maintenance history indicates recurring challenges with plumbing, heating, and pest control systems.