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307 Harman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Built 1931 · 3-story walk-up · 6 apartments

11 immediately hazardous violations open. 13 open in all.

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Public record
Updated todayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.

Violations issued each year

None issued since 2022. 54 violations before that, the first in 2005.

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Open per apartment
2.2 (13 open across 6 apartments)
Inspector last found a problem
13 Jul 2021 (visits that find nothing are not published)
What do these labels mean?
Tenant-reported
A resident's firsthand account of living here, moderated before it publishes, and labelled with whether we verified they lived there.
Official violation
A city inspector visited and recorded a code violation. HPD's own words, and its own hazard class.
Public complaint
A complaint somebody made to a city system, through HPD or 311. A report, not a finding: nobody has necessarily inspected it.
Public filing
A permit, a registration, a bedbug report: a document the owner filed with the city because the law requires it.
Court record
A Housing Court case HPD brought against the owner, or an eviction a city marshal carried out. A court's record: a case is an allegation until it ends in a finding.
Insufficient data
Not enough current information here to infer a pattern either way.

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Heat season

No heat or hot-water complaints or violations were recorded here last winter (2025–26). That is the city's record: it only holds what somebody reported.

WinterDaysComplaintsViolations
2025–26000

The rules, 1 October to 31 May: from 6am to 10pm, when it is below 55°F outside, the apartment must be at least 68°F; overnight it must be at least 62°F whatever the weather. Hot water must be at least 120°F all year. A tenant without heat can report it to 311.

Rent stabilization

Public filing

This building is not on the state's list of buildings with rent-stabilized apartments for 2024. That is not proof none are: an owner who did not register is missing from the list too.

Source: Rent Guidelines Board building list, from the state's 2024 registrations. To know about one apartment, a tenant can ask the state for its rent history through Ask HCR.

City violations

Official violation

Immediately hazardous11 open

Class C. HPD considers the condition an immediate danger: no heat in winter, no hot water, lead paint where a child lives, a broken lock on the front door. The owner has 24 hours to correct it.

  • Replace with new the missing glass panes at skylight at 3rd sty, public hall to roof

    Issued 1 Jul 2021Notice sent out 7 Jul 2021Roof and outside the building§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood decking and asphalt material at roof

    Issued 1 Jul 2021Notice sent out 7 Jul 2021Roof and outside the building§ 27-2005

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, east wall in the 3rd room from north, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Aug 2012Defect letter issued 30 Mar 2022Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the 3rd room from north, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Aug 2012Not complied with 30 Mar 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, south wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Aug 2012Defect letter issued 30 Mar 2022Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall, 1st wall cabinet from south at west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Aug 2012Defect letter issued 30 Mar 2022Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Aug 2012Defect letter issued 30 Mar 2022Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system -- at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 14 Oct 2010Notice sent out 20 Oct 2010Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room

    Issued 9 Jan 2010Not complied with 14 Oct 2010Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Replace with new the missing 3 balusters at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Issued 28 Nov 2009Not complied with 14 Oct 2010Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

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  • Replace with new the missing 3 balusters at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Issued 28 Nov 2009Not complied with 14 Oct 2010Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

Hazardous2 open

Class B. A hazardous condition: a leak, mould, a defective floor. The owner has 30 days to correct it.

  • Properly secure the loose balustrade at all stys. at public hall

    Issued 28 Nov 2009Not complied with 14 Oct 2010§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the missing 1 balluster at public hall, 2nd story

    Issued 20 Jul 2005Not complied with 14 Oct 2010§ 27-2005

Paperwork and notices3 open

The owner failed to file something the city requires, most often the annual property registration or the annual bedbug report. Real violations, and they say something about an owner, but not a condition anyone is living in. Kept out of the count at the top of this page for that reason.

  • Paint or post a sign indicating floors -- all stories at public hall

    Issued 14 Oct 2010Notice sent out 20 Oct 2010Paperwork and notices§ 27-2048

  • Dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor --frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 14 Oct 2010Notice sent out 20 Oct 2010Paperwork and notices§ 329

  • Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 20 Jul 2005Not complied with 14 Oct 2010Paperwork and notices§ 27-2046.1

42 closed violations, plus 12 closed paperwork filings

Closed means HPD recorded the violation as corrected, or dismissed it. Both appear here, because the difference matters and only HPD’s own status line says which it was.

  • The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. vacate order # 168264 for apartment nos.1r, 1l, 2r, 2l, 3r, and 3l

    Issued 13 Jul 2021Violation closed 30 Mar 2022§ 27-2089

  • Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling fixtures, oulets and light switches in the entire apartment, 1st story at south

    Issued 1 Jul 2021Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Electrical§ 27-2037

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment, 3rd story at north

    Issued 1 Jul 2021Violation closed 30 Mar 2022§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment, 2nd story at south

    Issued 1 Jul 2021Violation closed 30 Mar 2022§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment, 2nd story at north

    Issued 1 Jul 2021Violation closed 30 Mar 2022§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south

    Issued 1 Jul 2021Violation closed 30 Mar 2022§ 27-2005 +1

  • Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling fixtures, oulets and light switches in the entire apartment, 1st story at north

    Issued 1 Jul 2021Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Electrical§ 27-2037

  • Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical outlet at west wall in the 3rd room from north, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Aug 2012Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Electrical§ 27-2037

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st base cabinet from south at west wall in the kitchen, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Aug 2012Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, east wall, ceiling in the kitchen, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Aug 2012Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation.the 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 2nd room from north, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Aug 2012Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Aug 2012Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, west wall, south wall in the 4th room from north, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Aug 2012Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Aug 2012Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical outlet at east wall in the bathroom, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Aug 2012Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Electrical§ 27-2037

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the kitchen, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Aug 2012Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of mice, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Aug 2012Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Pests§ 27-2018

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Aug 2012Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Pests§ 27-2018

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Aug 2012Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Aug 2012Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall,and west wall in the kitchen, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Aug 2012Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment, 2nd story at west

    Issued 29 Nov 2011Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment, 2nd story at west

    Issued 29 Nov 2011Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate, 2nd story at west

    Issued 29 Nov 2011Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen, 1st story

    Issued 19 Oct 2011Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story

    Issued 19 Oct 2011Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the missing electric light fixture cover at ceiling in the 1st room from east, 1st story

    Issued 19 Oct 2011Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls in the bathroom, 1st story

    Issued 19 Oct 2011Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 1st story

    Issued 19 Oct 2011Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Pests§ 27-2018

  • Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment, 1st story

    Issued 19 Oct 2011Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment, 1st story at south

    Issued 19 Oct 2011Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment, 1st story at south

    Issued 19 Oct 2011Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 2nd room from east, 1st story

    Issued 19 Oct 2011Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls in the 2nd room from east, 1st story

    Issued 19 Oct 2011Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east, 1st story

    Issued 19 Oct 2011Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of expose electric wires at ceiling in the 1st room from east, 1st story

    Issued 19 Oct 2011Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Electrical§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector --missing in the entire apartment, 1st story

    Issued 14 Oct 2010Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative, 1st story at west

    Issued 19 Sept 2010Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches, 1st story at west

    Issued 19 Sept 2010Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Pests§ 27-2018

  • Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment, 3rd story

    Issued 9 Jan 2010Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment, 3rd story

    Issued 9 Jan 2010Violation closed 30 Mar 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Replace with new the missing balusters (total 3) of balustrade at 2nd story public hall stair

    Issued 31 Aug 2012Violation closed 3 Oct 2012Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

70 violations on record in total, 16 of them open. The count at the top of this page counts habitability violations only.

Complaints to the city

Public complaint

Complaints are reports made to the city. They are not confirmed findings. They come from HPD and from 311, and the same problem can appear more than once if more than one neighbour called.

3 complaints in three years, 1 of them in the last twelve months.

  • Noise0 / 2
  • Leaks and plumbing1 / 1

Last twelve months / last three years. The solid part of each bar is the last twelve months.

Court records

Court record

Housing Court cases

Cases the city’s housing department (HPD) brought against the owner, usually to force repairs or restore heat. A case is an allegation; where the court recorded an outcome, it is shown.

1 case, all closed.

  • Heat and Hot Water

    Opened 3 Feb 2010

Evictions

Residential evictions carried out by a city marshal since 2017. Most follow a case for unpaid rent, so a count here is not by itself a finding about the building or the landlord. We show how many, never which apartment.

No marshal evictions recorded at this building since 2017.

Filings

Public filing

Building permits

No permit currently in force. 4 permits filed in the last five years.

Show 4 expired or finished

  • Supported Scaffold

    PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

    Issued 17 Dec 2021Expired 17 Dec 2022

  • Sidewalk Shed

    PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 LBS PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

    Issued 10 Dec 2021Expired 10 Dec 2022

  • Plumbing

    file PL work in conjuction with OT job# B00630331 for the building renovation , no change in use, egress or ocupancy

    Issued 6 Dec 2021Expired 30 Apr 2022

  • General Construction · Mechanical Systems

    RENOVATE UNITS 1L, 1R, 2L, 2R, 3L, 3R & COMMON HALLWAY FROM CELLAR TO ROOF, INCLUDEREMOVING AND INSTALLING NEW INTERIOR NON-LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL,LIGHTING AND FINISH WORK. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.

    Issued 1 Dec 2021Expired 28 Oct 2022

Annual bedbug report

Every multiple dwelling in New York must file this once a year. A report of zero infested units is good news. No report is not: failing to file is itself a violation.

  • 2025No infested units reported (2024 report)
Show 2 earlier reports
  • 2024No infested units reported (2023 report)
  • 2023No infested units reported (2021 report)

Ownership and management

Public filing

Associations come from registration records and may be incomplete. Owners register with HPD once a year, so a change of hands can go unrecorded for a full cycle.

  • Owner of record and managing agent

    307 HARMAN ST LLC.

    Public records list 307 HARMAN ST LLC. as the owner of record and the registered managing agent for this address as of 17 Jul 2025. Source: HPD registration.

Wrong company, wrong date, or a change that is not reflected here? Report a correction.

What to ask at the viewing

Drawn from this building’s record above. They are questions, not conclusions: the point is to find out, in the twenty minutes you get inside, what the public record cannot tell you.

  1. The city currently has 11 open immediately-hazardous violations on this building. Ask which apartments they concern, how many are in the one you would be renting, and when HPD re-inspects.
  2. The owner has filed a bedbug report for this building (most recently for the year ending 2025). Ask when the building was last treated, how often an exterminator comes, and whether treatment covers the whole line of apartments or only the one that complained.
  3. This building dates from 1931 and has 4 open lead-paint violations on record. If a child under six will live here, ask what testing and remediation has been done and ask for it in writing.
  4. 3 open violations for not filing something the city requires, usually the annual registration or the annual bedbug report. Nothing anyone lives in, but it is the record's plainest measure of whether this owner follows through.
  5. Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
  6. Ask who to call when something breaks, what happens after hours and at weekends, and how long a repair normally takes.

Ask for anything that matters in writing; an email after the viewing is enough. We are not your lawyer and this is not legal advice.

Questions about this building

BBL 3032790045 · Block 3279, Lot 45 · Building class C2