293 Harman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

293 Harman Street is a three-story, six-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Bushwick and owned by Deodat Lowtan. The building, constructed in 1931, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of problems occurring in early 2024. These included multiple Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) violations for unsanitary conditions (including pests and mold), plumbing issues, and various structural concerns such as problems with doors, windows, flooring, and walls.

Emergency complaints in 2024-2025 revealed safety concerns, particularly regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as heating and plumbing issues. The first-floor apartment (1R) has been the focus of multiple violations in 2024, including problems with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, doors, and various maintenance issues such as plaster and paint conditions. The building's more recent history shows ongoing maintenance challenges, with multiple reports of rat activity and recurring pest issues.

While the most recent rodent inspections in 2025 showed compliance, the building has experienced intermittent rat activity as recently as 2024. The building's emergency safety systems, including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, have required attention, with violations being addressed through certification processes. A complaint regarding a potentially damaged wall or retaining wall was filed with the Department of Buildings in late 2023, though inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate. Despite these numerous complaints and violations, the building's most recent bedbug reports (2024-2025) indicate no infestation issues during the reporting periods.