189 Stanhope Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

189 Stanhope Street is a 3-story, 6-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Deodot Lowtan. The property has experienced ongoing rodent issues, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 showing rat activity. Between 2023 and 2025, the building underwent several rodent control measures, including bait applications in early 2023, though inspections in early 2023 and most recently in July 2025 have indicated persistent rodent presence.

The building has a documented history of plumbing-related problems, particularly in September 2020, when multiple complaints regarding toilets, slow water leaks, and bathtub/shower issues were filed, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. Other maintenance concerns from 2020 included issues with stairs, doors, and window frames, all of which were similarly closed without inspection access. The building's record shows some regulatory scrutiny, with an active violation from 2018 regarding unauthorized window installations on the top floor, carrying a penalty of $4,000, and a 2021 complaint about construction work beyond approved plans, though inspectors were unable to gain access.

Notably, the property has maintained a clean bedbug record since at least 2021, with no reports of infestations in any of the annual filings from 2021 through 2024. Regular rodent inspections and interventions suggest ongoing management of pest control issues, with the most recent inspections indicating continued rodent activity despite previous control efforts. While there have been multiple housing maintenance code complaints, most have been resolved through normal channels, though it's worth noting that many inspection requests were closed due to lack of access to the premises.