589 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The three-story, two-family house at 589 7th Street in Park Slope, owned by Josh Porter and built in 1889, has experienced several notable events over the past several years. The most significant safety concern occurred in May 2019, when multiple reports were filed regarding broken or missing window guards, though the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to gain access for inspection and ultimately closed the complaints.

The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with three consecutive annual reports from 2019 to 2022 showing zero cases or required eradication. Additionally, the building successfully passed rodent inspections in both 2016 and 2019.

The Department of Buildings records indicate several permits were issued in summer 2018, including two emergency work permits (EW) on July 12 and August 30, as well as two equipment permits (EQ) on August 22. While these permits demonstrate proactive maintenance by the owner, the specific nature of the work is not detailed in the available records. The combination of the unaddressed window guard issues in 2019 and the prompt response to obtain multiple permits in 2018 suggests the building has had both maintenance challenges and regular upkeep requirements typical of its age and type, though no major structural or safety concerns have been reported in recent years.