289 Bleecker Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

289 Bleecker Street is a 3-story, 6-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Bushwick, built in 1931 and currently owned by Bernardo Torres. The property has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly concerning heat and hot water systems. From late 2023 through early 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding inadequate heat and hot water, with inspectors repeatedly finding no violations or being unable to gain access for verification.

The building has also faced recurring pest issues; most recently in January 2025, HPD responded to multiple complaints about pests, though inspections found no violations. A troubling pattern emerged in late 2023, particularly in apartment 2R, involving multiple violations for pests (including roaches and mice), mold, and hot water temperature issues exceeding the legal maximum of 130 degrees Fahrenheit. The Department of Buildings has recorded several complaints over recent years regarding potential illegal conversions and occupancy issues, though inspections often resulted in "no violation warranted" findings or inspectors being unable to gain access.

More recently, between 2018-2019, the property faced multiple ECB violations related to occupancy contrary to the Certificate of Occupancy, though these were resolved. The building's rodent activity management has shown varied results, with both compliance and non-compliance outcomes in inspections throughout 2023-2025. Despite these challenges, recent bedbug reports (2022-2024) indicate no infestations during the respective reporting periods, suggesting effective management of that particular pest issue.