219 East 89th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128

219 East 89th Street is a five-story, 8-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1915, currently owned by David Ohebshalom. The property has experienced several ongoing maintenance issues, with the most recent being an open complaint regarding unsanitary conditions and pests as of June 2025. Between 2022-2025, multiple door-related complaints were filed, with several regarding door frames and door defects in late 2024, though these were eventually closed.

The building has a documented history of water-related issues, including slow leaks and damp spots in 2023 that resulted in housing violations. Significant safety concerns were addressed in 2023 in apartment 5W, including repairs needed for the roof to prevent leaks, and the replacement of defective carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and patching of plaster surfaces. A concerning bedbug report violation was issued in April 2023 regarding failure to file an annual report, though subsequent filings from 2024 have shown no infestation activity. Historical records from late 2019 indicate serious safety compliance issues when investigations revealed that apartment 5E had been converted into three unauthorized SRO units, prompting multiple violations related to illegal occupancy, sprinkler system requirements, fire alarm systems, and means of egress.

While these violations were resolved, the building continues to require regular safety inspections. Recent rodent inspections from 2016 to 2025 show generally passing results, though a rat activity report from June 2025 was documented. The building's current issues appear to revolve primarily around pest control and door maintenance, while historical safety violations related to unauthorized unit conversions and lack of proper safety systems have been addressed. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements in recent filings, showing no current infestation issues.