39 West 89th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

39 West 89th Street is a 6-unit, 4-story residential building constructed in 1895 and currently owned by Scott Goldenberg. The property has experienced recurrent maintenance issues over recent years, with the most significant concerns centered around building systems. There were notable heating and hot water problems in 2021 (affecting the entire building) and 2019 (affecting one apartment), with tenants reporting temporary losses of these essential services.

Plumbing issues have also been documented, including a water leak with heavy flow in March 2022 and multiple complaints regarding various bathroom fixtures in August 2018. Safety-related incidents include a smoke detector issue in July 2022 that required HPD intervention. The building has faced challenges with rodent activity, particularly evident in 2022 when multiple inspections in July reported rat sightings, and a June DOHMH complaint was filed. However, more recent inspections have shown improvement, with 2023 and 2024 inspections passing without any violations.

The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with annual reports since 2018 showing zero infested units. While there have been several building maintenance complaints, it's worth noting that many of these cases ended with inspectors unable to gain access for verification. The most recent available records from 2019 indicate no violations regarding gas hook-ups or permits when inspected. The building has shown some improvements in recent years, particularly in pest control, with no rodent complaints recorded since 2022, and all recent building inspection results have been passing.