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291 Harman Street

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03279-0053Map

Owner of record: Chen, Jian Ming

291 Harman Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Jian Ming. HPD has recorded 59 housing violations here, most recently on September 30, 2026. 16 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
59
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
96

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 30, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 59

  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing doorknob at entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sashes total of 2 in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 28, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate at north 2 window in the 1st room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west

    May 4, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at north wall, north window and east wall (20 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    May 4, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    May 4, 2015

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at rear side of building fire escape

    Oct 21, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 = 2; located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st riser from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Sep 28, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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.

    Sep 28, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ,

    Sep 28, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation , in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    May 13, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin r0aches at entire apartment, 2nd story, apartment

    Jan 30, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 30, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    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 south at west wall, west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 30, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    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 closet from east at south wall wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 30, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    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) north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 30, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household articles at 2nd & 3rd stories at rear yard at fire escape

    Sep 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Sep 13, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts minimum

    Jul 14, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty north apt 2r maldonado , section '' ''

    Oct 16, 1992 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches thru out 2 sty north apt 2r , section '' ''

    Oct 16, 1992 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 3 sty east apt 3r. located at apt 3r

    Apr 15, 1991 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tiles bathroom 3 sty east apt 3r. located at apt 3r

    Apr 15, 1991 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty east apt 3r. located at apt 3r

    Apr 15, 1991 · Apt 3R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty east apt 3r beltre. located at apt 3r

    Apr 15, 1991 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint east wall 2 sty east apt 2r kitchen maldonado n/p er1. , section '' ''

    Apr 10, 1991 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint west wall 1 room from kitchen 2 sty east apt 2r maldonado n/p er1. , section '' ''

    Apr 10, 1991 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling 2 sty east apt 2r bathroom maldonado n/p er1. , section '' ''

    Apr 10, 1991 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 2 sty east apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Apr 10, 1991 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty east apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Apr 10, 1991 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty west apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Apr 1, 1991 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 17, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 8, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Oct 3, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Sep 13, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Mar 6, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 6, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 6, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Mar 6, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 6, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 6, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 6, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 6, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 30, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 30, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 30, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 30, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 30, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 30, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 30, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 5, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Dec 2, 2025Non-market transferRentals - walkup apartments6

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,125 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3279 / 53
Assessed value
$525,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #303366, last renewed Nov 25, 2025.

Questions about 291 Harman Street

Who owns 291 Harman Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Jian Ming.

Does 291 Harman Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 59 housing violations at this property.

Is 291 Harman Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 291 Harman Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 291 Harman Street?

It has 6 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.