1718 Harman Street, Queens, NY 11385

1718 Harman Street is a 3-story, 6-unit residential building constructed in 1930, currently owned by 1718 Harman LLC. The building has experienced several notable incidents regarding heating and safety compliance in recent years. Most recently, in November 2023, the building faced heat and hot water supply issues that were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though inspectors were unable to gain access to the units for verification.

This marked the most recent concern for resident comfort and basic amenities. During the early 2020s, the building maintained an excellent record regarding bedbug management, with all annual reports between 2019 and 2025 showing zero infested units. The building's safety compliance history shows a mix of resolved violations, particularly in 2019, when the property was cited for failure to post required safety notices regarding gas leak procedures and housing information guides in the first-story public hall.

Additionally, there was a specific violation regarding defective plaster surfaces and paint issues in the kitchen of apartment 3L, though these were all certified as resolved by June 2019. More recently, there was an instance of rat activity noted in September 2024, following a passed inspection just two months later in November 2024. While this suggests some ongoing challenges with pest management, it is worth noting that the building has consistently passed rodent inspections since 2015, with only one failed inspection recorded in 2013. The property appears to be actively maintaining compliance with health and safety requirements, as demonstrated by the prompt resolution of most violations and regular inspections, though the recent heating issues in late 2023 indicate potential areas for attention regarding building systems and maintenance response protocols.