299 Harman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 6-unit, 3-story tenement building at 299 Harman Street in Bushwick, owned by Ermel Alvarado and constructed in 1931, has experienced ongoing maintenance and safety challenges over recent years. As of 2025, there is an active rodent infestation problem, with multiple inspections throughout 2024 and 2025 documenting rat activity and requiring bait applications. The building has several open violations related to failure to file required inspections for both low-pressure systems and boiler maintenance between 2018-2022.

There are also significant concerns regarding lead paint compliance, with multiple open violations as of 2023-2024 indicating failures to properly notify occupants and maintain required records related to lead-based paint inspections and hazard controls, particularly affecting 1R and 2FL. The building has experienced recurring issues with sanitary conditions, particularly regarding garbage/recycling storage, though some recent complaints in 2023 were closed due to lack of access for inspection. Safety systems have also been a focus of regulation, with violations recorded for missing or improperly maintained smoke detectors, including one specific violation from 2020 affecting apartment 3R.

The building's renovation history includes a 2021 illegal conversion complaint that required two inspection attempts, though no violations were confirmed. Recent repairs and system checks have followed standard inspection protocols, including carbon monoxide and smoke detector inspections in mid-2023, which resulted in no violations being issued. While some historical violations have been addressed, the persistent nature of certain issues, particularly regarding pest control and safety compliance, suggests ongoing challenges in building maintenance and resident safety.