158 Harman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 14-unit, 4-story residential building at 158 Harman Street in Bushwick, owned by Ismael Feliciano and constructed in 1994, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, particularly concerning sanitation and pest control. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints and inspections related to garbage/recycling storage conditions throughout 2023-2024, with HPD finding no violations in several cases. The property has also faced persistent rodent issues, with the Department of Health issuing violations and requiring follow-up inspections in 2024.

A significant cluster of housing maintenance code violations emerged in 2024, including problems with ventilation systems and fire safety features, particularly affecting apartments 1B and 2A. This included a B-class violation in apartment 2A for mold and pest infestations (roaches and mice) documented in October 2023. The building has undergone multiple Department of Buildings inspections and received various violations related to emergency safety systems and egress requirements, particularly concerning blocked first-floor windows due to security bars.

This situation has resulted in several active ECB violations with penalties totaling over $8,000. Compliance inspections under Local Law 188/17 have generally resulted in no violations being found, indicating some adherence to safety regulations. Throughout these periods, the building has maintained a zero-record of bedbug infestations based on annual reporting requirements, and all recent rodent inspections as of 2025 have passed, suggesting some improvement in pest control measures. The property has been active with renovation permits and work, particularly during 2022-2023, with multiple construction-related permits issued and properly documented.