388 Harman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

388 Harman Street is a 3-story, 6-unit residential building in Bushwick, built in 1931 and currently owned by Steven Goldshmied. The building has experienced recurring pest issues, with multiple complaints about roaches and mice infestations, particularly affecting unit 2L, which has ongoing open violations as of June 2024. Recent health and maintenance concerns include a heat/hot water issue reported in June 2024, and problems with flooring/stairs, all of which resulted in violations.

The building has documented bedbug issues, with the most recent report from December 2024 showing one infested unit, though at times previously there were more units affected. Building-wide maintenance has been addressed through various 311 complaints, including ceiling plaster issues and a broken self-closing door in unit 2L, though some violations remain open as of the latest inspections. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, with most recent inspections in 2025 and December 2024 passing, though there was a failed inspection in December 2023 and initial rat activity noted in December 2021.

Historical maintenance issues include a sewage leak investigation by the Department of Health in early 2023 that resulted in no violations. The building's violation history shows a pattern of pest control problems and building maintenance needs, though some violations have been resolved, such as bedbug issues in unit 3R which was certified as abated in May 2024. While many recent inspections have resulted in passing grades, the recurring nature of some issues, particularly pests in unit 2L, suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining optimal living conditions.