189 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

The 25-story residential building at 189 Schermerhorn Street in Downtown Brooklyn, owned by Andrew Chan, has experienced a range of maintenance and compliance issues since its construction in 2007. Most recently, in 2025, there are active concerns regarding appliance problems (refrigerator) and rat activity, with multiple inspections noting rodent presence throughout 2024-2025. The building has undergone several mandatory safety inspections under Local Law 188/17, with the most recent in 2023 revealing a garage exit door obstruction issue that resulted in a $1,250 violation penalty.

Previous years showed recurring issues with the cooling tower in 2018 and 2019, heat and hot water problems in 2020, and a notable egress violation in August 2023. The elevator system received attention in 2018 for multiple devices on the property, though inspections generally found no violations. The building's record shows consistent attention to pest control, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past five years, though recent rodent inspections indicate ongoing challenges with vermin management.

Several violations related to inspections and filing requirements were issued and subsequently dismissed between 2023-2024, including issues with external low-pressure inspection filings. The property has maintained regular bedbug and rodent reporting compliance, though the most recent rodent activity findings suggest a persistent problem. The building's permit history shows activity in 2019 and 2022 for elevator works and other improvements, demonstrating ongoing property maintenance efforts by management. While many complaints and violations have been resolved or dismissed, the pattern of recurring heat/hot water issues, safety violations, and rodent inspections suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.