889 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The four-story, 6-unit tenement building at 889 Manhattan Avenue in Greenpoint, owned by Byong Hoi Kong and constructed in 1874, is currently facing multiple maintenance issues as of 2025. Most concerning are the recent violations issued in February 2025 for wall paint/plaster issues and cabinet conditions, following inspections conducted by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building has experienced persistent plumbing problems, with multiple reports of radiator and bathtub/shower issues between January and February 2025, though some plumbing complaints were found not to violate housing laws.

The property has several open violations from 2024 requiring attention, including an infestation problem in apartment 4L (roaches and mice), and multiple safety and maintenance issues in common areas such as broken fire retardant plaster, ceiling/wall painting requirements, and various posting requirements that remain unresolved. Additional historical context reveals ongoing concerns about building systems and safety compliance. A water leak issue was reported in January 2025, and while there was a safety-related complaint about smoke detectors that resulted in violations, the specific nature of these violations and their resolution status are not clear from the records.

The building has a documented history of rodent activity, with inspections in 2018 showing past rat activity. A gas utility referral was investigated in 2023 with no violations found at the time of inspection. While there were no bedbug infestations reported in the most recent filing period (2022-2023), the building's maintenance record shows a pattern of recurring issues that require ongoing monitoring to ensure proper resolution and maintenance of habitability standards.