161 East 89th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128
161 East 89th Street is a 5-story, 14-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Fukuoka Road Co., Ltd. The building has experienced persistent rodent issues, with multiple inspections in 2024-2025 confirming rat activity and requiring bait applications. Recent violations include an open citation from October 2024 regarding HEPA air filter removal at the 5th story, though a related bedbug reporting requirement violation from March 2023 was closed. The property has had various maintenance and service issues, particularly in June 2022, when multiple complaints were filed including heat/hot water problems, safety concerns about fire escapes, and electrical issues, though inspections generally found no violations.
An electrical outlet/switch issue was reported in September 2018, which was also closed with no violations found. The building's safety and maintenance record reveals several areas of concern, particularly regarding emergency preparedness and safety signage. Open violations from 2018-2024 include requirements for proper posting of superintendent contact information, carbon monoxide detector notices, and gas leak procedures. The building's infrastructure appears to be aging, with multiple electrical and plumbing-related complaints over the years, though most inspections found no significant violations.
Recent construction-related complaints have been filed, with at least one inspection in 2025 unable to gain access for verification. While the building has maintained consistent bedbug reporting compliance, showing zero infestations in recent years, the ongoing rodent activity and various open violations suggest continuing challenges with building maintenance and safety compliance. The information is current as of July 2025, with some inspection dates extending into late 2024. The building's age and status as an old law tenement are evident in the maintenance and violation patterns, characteristic of buildings of this type in New York City.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 14 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 9855 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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