434 Himrod Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

434 Himrod Street is a three-story, six-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1931 in the Bushwick neighborhood, currently owned by Mirella Salemi. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, most notably regarding heating and water systems. In 2020, a heat and hot water complaint was filed but inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate, while a pattern of heating and hot water-related issues was documented in 2018, particularly affecting apartment 2L.

This unit showed multiple violations in 2018 including problems with water leaks, plaster surfaces, bathroom tiles, kitchen floor tiles, and window mechanisms, alongside a concerning pattern of open Class C and B violations. Additionally, there have been recurring concerns about illegal conversions, with three separate complaints filed between 2019-2024, though inspections consistently resulted in inspectors being unable to gain access. The building has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections in recent years, with the most recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 passing without issues.

Historical data shows some rodent activity in 2015 and 2019, but this appears to have been effectively addressed. The property has also demonstrated effective bedbug management between 2019 and 2023, with no reported infestations in any of the annual filings. Safety concerns were highlighted in 2018 with multiple open Class A violations regarding building safety notices in common areas, including gas leak procedures, housing information guides, and electrical outlet safety, though many of these violations were subsequently closed. The building's history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding water and heating systems, while also demonstrating improvements in pest management and rodent control over recent years.