24 Harman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 6-unit, 4-story residential building at 24 Harman Street in Bushwick, constructed in 1901 and currently owned by Prashanth Rayapudi, has experienced various maintenance issues over the past two years. Between 2023 and 2025, the building has faced multiple unsanitary conditions, including recurring mold problems, pest infestations, and sewage issues. Most recently, in December 2024, complaints about door problems and stair maintenance were filed, though these were closed without violations being found.

The building has also experienced some infrastructure challenges, including a heavy water leak in late 2023, issues with appliances (specifically refrigerators), and various problems with steps and flooring. Housing Maintenance Code inspections in 2023 identified several violations requiring attention, including problematic self-closing doors, security issues with the entrance system, and water leaks affecting the lobby ceiling. However, it's worth noting that there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past five years, and recent rodent inspections (up to June 2025) have consistently passed, indicating effective pest management in those areas.

The building's violation history shows some persistent issues, particularly regarding moisture-related problems such as mold and water leaks, which have required multiple tenant complaints to address. The most recent housing complaints from December 2024 concerned door and stair conditions, though these were ultimately closed without violations being identified. The property has maintained active compliance with rodent control measures, as evidenced by passing inspections throughout the past several years, and has shown a consistent pattern of addressing or mitigating various maintenance issues when they arise, as demonstrated by the majority of complaints being investigated and resolved through HPD inspections, even if violations were not always found.