1589 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213

As of July 2025, 1589 President Street in Crown Heights (a 20-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1917 and currently owned by Mms Realty LLC) has experienced significant recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly in early 2025. Between late January and early March 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding heating and hot water problems, with HPD conducting inspections and confirming recurring issues, though some inspections found no violations.

The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, as evidenced by eight Housing Maintenance Code Complaints filed in March 2025, including issues with unsanitary conditions (pests and mold), water leaks, and appliance problems. Furthermore, there were serious safety violations identified in mid-2024, particularly in Apartment 8, including problems with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, along with infestations of mice and roaches that required abatement.

The building's maintenance history shows periods of pest control efforts, with the most recent rodent inspections (February 2025 and March 2024) passing, though an initial inspection in September 2022 failed for "Other Reasons". While the property has maintained a zero-reporting status for bedbugs since at least 2021 and regular passed inspections for various safety requirements, the frequency of heating system complaints and the presence of multiple maintenance issues in recent months suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance responsiveness. The building's age (over 100 years old) and its classification as a "NEW LAW TENEMENT" (a type of building subject to specific New York City housing regulations) are noteworthy, as this may influence both maintenance requirements and resident expectations.