589 Quincy Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

This three-story, six-unit Old Law Tenement building at 589 Quincy Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Yossel Lichtman, was constructed in 1931 and has experienced several notable issues in recent years. The most pressing current concern involves two active Department of Buildings violations from 2023-2024 related to the failure to file external low-pressure inspections.

The building has a concerning history of heat and hot water complaints, particularly during late 2019, with multiple emergency complaints regarding these essential services, though inspections often faced access issues. More recently, in October 2024, there was a complaint about unsanitary conditions and pests, which was investigated but did not result in any housing law violations. The property has experienced persistent rodent issues, with multiple inspections and bait applications recorded between 2022 and 2024, including recent inspections in December 2024 showing ongoing rat activity.

While the building has maintained a bedbug-free status in recent years, with consistent reports showing zero infested or re-infested units between 2021 and the present, the presence of rodent activity remains a significant concern. Various maintenance violations have been documented, including the need for proper posting of gas leak procedures and emergency contact information, though many of these issues have been resolved. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of complaints and violations, particularly regarding basic services and pest management, with varying degrees of resolution through inspections and treatment measures.