961 East 89th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

961 East 89th Street is a 2-family, 2-story residential building located in Canarsie, Brooklyn, built in 1940 and currently owned by Michelle Peters. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly during the summer and fall of 2020, with multiple complaints from tenants between August and December 2020, some of which required emergency intervention by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

These issues coincided with several water supply problems, including emergency situations in December 2020 and February 2021. The second-floor apartment (Apartment 2) experienced significant maintenance challenges in 2021, including infestations of roaches and mice, which were documented in multiple violations issued in January 2021, along with various maintenance issues such as a broken refrigerator door gasket, defective window hardware, electrical socket problems, and damaged plastered surfaces. While all these violations were ultimately closed, some required multiple inspections and repairs, including a violation in May 2021 related to wall paint.

The building's 311 service request history shows a consistent pattern of heating and plumbing issues, particularly in late 2020 and early 2021, with some complaints being logged as duplicate cases or resulting in closed inspections without access to the affected apartments. The property has a mix of emergency and non-emergency maintenance issues, with the most significant concerns centered around HVAC systems, water supply, and pest infestations. While many of these issues have been addressed and closed according to the available records, the building's history suggests periodic challenges with basic systems and maintenance, particularly during the documented periods of complaints.