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189 Menahan Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Built 1931 · 3-story walk-up · 6 apartments

No open housing violations. On the state's rent-stabilization list for 2024.

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Open violations
None openNo open housing violations on record.
Public record
Updated todayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.

Violations issued each year

Violations issued each year
YearHazardousNon-hazardous
202221
202330
2024110
2025162
2026 so far00

Plus 118 violations from 1990 to 2021. Counted when issued, whether open or fixed since. Paperwork left out.

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Found most often since 2022
  • Fire and safety equipment 12
  • Floors and stairs 6
  • Pests 5
Inspector last found a problem
17 Jul 2025 (visits that find nothing are not published)
What do these labels mean?
Tenant-reported
A resident's firsthand account of living here, moderated before it publishes, and labelled with whether we verified they lived there.
Official violation
A city inspector visited and recorded a code violation. HPD's own words, and its own hazard class.
Public complaint
A complaint somebody made to a city system, through HPD or 311. A report, not a finding: nobody has necessarily inspected it.
Public filing
A permit, a registration, a bedbug report: a document the owner filed with the city because the law requires it.
Court record
A Housing Court case HPD brought against the owner, or an eviction a city marshal carried out. A court's record: a case is an allegation until it ends in a finding.
Insufficient data
Not enough current information here to infer a pattern either way.

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Heat season

Last winter (2025–26), the city received heat or hot-water complaints about this building on 2 days.

WinterDaysComplaintsViolations
2025–26220

The rules, 1 October to 31 May: from 6am to 10pm, when it is below 55°F outside, the apartment must be at least 68°F; overnight it must be at least 62°F whatever the weather. Hot water must be at least 120°F all year. A tenant without heat can report it to 311.

Rent stabilization

Public filing

The owner registered at least one rent-stabilized apartment here with the state for 2024. The list does not say which apartments, or how many.

Source: Rent Guidelines Board building list, from the state's 2024 registrations. To know about one apartment, a tenant can ask the state for its rent history through Ask HCR.

City violations

Official violation

Nothing open. 164 violations in the record, all of them closed.

153 closed violations, plus 11 closed paperwork filings

Closed means HPD recorded the violation as corrected, or dismissed it. Both appear here, because the difference matters and only HPD’s own status line says which it was.

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch in the entrance, 1st story at north

    Issued 22 Apr 2024Violation closed 3 Feb 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement floor in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 17 Jul 2025Violation dismissed 5 Nov 2025Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 17 Jul 2025Violation dismissed 5 Nov 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete floor at the intermediate landing of the steps leading to the building entrance

    Issued 17 Jul 2025Violation dismissed 5 Nov 2025Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the west wall in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 17 Jul 2025Violation dismissed 5 Nov 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from north, 1st story at west

    Issued 17 Jul 2025Violation dismissed 26 Oct 2025Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north, 1st story at west

    Issued 17 Jul 2025Violation dismissed 22 Oct 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • ×2Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 1st story at west

    2 issued 18 May 2023 to 17 Jul 2025Violation dismissedPests§ 27-2017.4

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom/ buzzer system at the east wall in the kitchen, 1st story at west

    Issued 17 Jul 2025Violation dismissed 19 Oct 2025Entry, buzzer and mail§ 27-2005

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials and debris at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 17 Jul 2025Violation dismissed 19 Oct 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor and the vinyl tiles at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 17 Jul 2025Violation dismissed 19 Oct 2025Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at the north wall in the 1st room from north, 1st story at west

    Issued 17 Jul 2025Violation dismissed 19 Oct 2025Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at the east wall in the 2nd room from north, 1st story at west

    Issued 17 Jul 2025Violation dismissed 19 Oct 2025Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper and lower wood cabinet doors at the west wall in the kitchen, 1st story at west

    Issued 17 Jul 2025Violation dismissed 19 Oct 2025Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 1st story at west

    Issued 17 Jul 2025Violation dismissed 19 Oct 2025Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective due to the latch at the vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 17 Jul 2025Violation closed 15 Aug 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling and the west wall in the bathroom, 1st story at west

    Issued 17 Jul 2025Violation closed 14 Aug 2025Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment, 1st story at west

    Issued 17 Jul 2025Violation closed 14 Aug 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment, 1st story at west

    Issued 17 Jul 2025Violation closed 14 Aug 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 18 Sept 2024Violation dismissed 20 Jan 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire

    Issued 21 Aug 2024Violation dismissed 20 Nov 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire

    Issued 21 Aug 2024Violation dismissed 20 Nov 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line under sink in the kitchen at east

    Issued 21 Aug 2024Violation dismissed 20 Nov 2024Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire

    Issued 21 Aug 2024Violation dismissed 20 Nov 2024Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance, 1st story at west

    Issued 21 Aug 2024Violation dismissed 20 Nov 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective base cabinet wood doors in the kitchen, 1st story at west

    Issued 21 Aug 2024Violation dismissed 20 Nov 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 22 Apr 2024Violation closed 8 Oct 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entire

    Issued 21 Aug 2024Violation closed 12 Sept 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom, 1st story at north

    Issued 22 Apr 2024Violation dismissed 23 Jul 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the bathroom, 1st story at west

    Issued 18 May 2023Violation dismissed 6 Aug 2023Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance, 1st story at west

    Issued 18 May 2023Violation dismissed 6 Aug 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 27 May 2022Violation dismissed 25 Sept 2022Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story at north

    Issued 27 May 2022Violation dismissed 6 Sept 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 1st story at north

    Issued 27 May 2022Violation dismissed 6 Sept 2022Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 2nd story at east

    Issued 1 Aug 2018Violation dismissed 15 Dec 2019Pests§ 27-2018

  • Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the entire apartment, 3rd story

    Issued 12 Oct 2016Violation dismissed 24 Nov 2019Entry, buzzer and mail§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective intercom, 3rd story at south

    Issued 10 Aug 2016Violation dismissed 24 Nov 2019Entry, buzzer and mail§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the kitchen, 1st story at south

    Issued 28 Jan 2019Violation dismissed 17 Apr 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 2nd story

    Issued 9 Jan 2019Violation dismissed 28 Mar 2019Pests§ 27-2018

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 2nd story

    Issued 9 Jan 2019Violation dismissed 28 Mar 2019Pests§ 27-2018

  • Properly secure the loose north hand railing at front stairway to front entrance of building

    Issued 30 Mar 2017Violation closed 1 Mar 2018Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Properly secure the loose south hand railing at front stairway to front entrance of building

    Issued 30 Mar 2017Violation closed 1 Mar 2018Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 1st story

    Issued 12 Oct 2016Violation closed 1 Mar 2018Pests§ 27-2018

  • Properly fire retard in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department the cellar ceiling through out at cellar

    Issued 12 Oct 2016Violation closed 1 Mar 2018Walls and ceilings§ 185 +1

  • Properly repair the broken or defective air valve at radiator in the kitchen, 2nd story

    Issued 21 Nov 2017Violation dismissed 20 Feb 2018Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective air valve at radiator in the 3rd room from north, 2nd story

    Issued 21 Nov 2017Violation dismissed 20 Feb 2018Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 21 Nov 2017Violation dismissed 8 Feb 2018Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Properly repair the broken or defective uncapped radiator line in the kitchen, 1st story

    Issued 21 Nov 2017Violation dismissed 8 Feb 2018Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective, 2nd story at east

    Issued 8 May 2017Violation closed 21 Jul 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective, 2nd story at east

    Issued 8 May 2017Violation closed 21 Jul 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Replace with new the broken or defective radiator air valve in the 3rd room from north, 2nd story

    Issued 23 Mar 2017Violation closed 2 Jul 2017Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of handicap bed at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 23 Mar 2017Violation closed 2 Jul 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story

    Issued 23 Mar 2017Violation closed 2 Jul 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds maximum temperature of 130 degree at washbasin in bathroom and sink in the kitchen, 1st story at north

    Issued 14 May 2017Violation closed 4 Jun 2017Heat and hot water§ 27-2005 +1

  • Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit, 1st story at east

    Issued 16 Mar 2017Violation dismissed 4 Jun 2017Heat and hot water§ 27-2028 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum temperature of 130 degree at washbasin bathroom and sink in the kitchen, 1st story at north

    Issued 29 Apr 2017Violation closed 31 May 2017Heat and hot water§ 27-2005 +1

  • ×3Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 3rd story

    3 issued 12 Apr 2011 to 12 Oct 2016Violation closedPests§ 27-2018

  • Repair the broken or defective connection shut off valve for water closet bowl in the bathroom, 3rd story at south

    Issued 10 Aug 2016Violation closed 15 May 2017§ 27-2026

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches, 3rd story at south

    Issued 24 May 2014Violation closed 15 May 2017Pests§ 27-2018

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats throughout at cellar

    Issued 3 Oct 2010Violation closed 9 May 2017Pests§ 27-2018

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north, 2nd story

    Issued 17 Oct 2016Violation closed 8 May 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • ×3Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 2nd story

    3 issued 12 Oct 2016 to 17 Oct 2016Violation closedPests§ 27-2018

  • ×3Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 2nd story

    3 issued 12 Oct 2016 to 17 Oct 2016Violation closedPests§ 27-2018

  • Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain guard rear entrance door in the entrance, 2nd story at north

    Issued 10 Aug 2016Violation closed 8 May 2017Doors and windows§ 27-2043

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 2nd story at north

    Issued 10 Aug 2016Violation closed 8 May 2017Pests§ 27-2018

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents,rats at cellar

    Issued 21 Jul 2013Violation closed 8 May 2017Pests§ 27-2018

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglazed bathtub in the bathroom, 2nd story

    Issued 17 Oct 2016Violation closed 26 Mar 2017Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north, 2nd story

    Issued 17 Oct 2016Violation closed 26 Mar 2017Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the bathroom, 2nd story

    Issued 17 Oct 2016Violation closed 26 Mar 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment, 2nd story

    Issued 12 Oct 2016Violation closed 26 Mar 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment, 2nd story

    Issued 12 Oct 2016Violation closed 26 Mar 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Properly repair the broken or defective paving through out at cellar

    Issued 12 Oct 2016Violation closed 26 Mar 2017§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective furnance cement at breeching in boiler room at cellar

    Issued 12 Oct 2016Violation closed 26 Mar 2017Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required, light fixture present

    Issued 11 Nov 2015Violation closed 26 Mar 2017Electrical§ 27-2040

  • Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandecsent light required. (light fixture present)

    Issued 27 May 2014Violation closed 26 Mar 2017Electrical§ 27-2040

  • Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment, 2nd story

    Issued 12 Oct 2016Violation closed 11 Dec 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of non working refrigerator in the kitchen, 2nd story

    Issued 12 Oct 2016Violation closed 26 Oct 2016Appliances§ 27-2005 +1

  • Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south

    Issued 1 Sept 2016Violation closed 27 Sept 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

  • Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective.. in the entrance, 3rd story at south

    Issued 1 Sept 2016Violation closed 25 Sept 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2044

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom, 3rd story at south

    Issued 10 Aug 2016Violation closed 25 Sept 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen, 3rd story at south

    Issued 10 Aug 2016Violation closed 25 Sept 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • 2011, 2012 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard

    Issued 10 Aug 2016Violation closed 20 Sept 2016Garbage and cleanliness§ 27-2010

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate,, 3rd story

    Issued 5 Jul 2013Violation closed 20 Sept 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 3rd story

    Issued 5 Jul 2013Violation closed 20 Sept 2016Pests§ 27-2018

  • Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at building rear

    Issued 20 Jun 2010Violation closed 20 Sept 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of water 140 degrees in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 10 Aug 2016Violation closed 14 Sept 2016§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair the broken or defective lock entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 10 Aug 2016Violation closed 14 Sept 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south

    Issued 10 Aug 2016Violation closed 14 Sept 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

  • Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Issued 10 Aug 2016Violation closed 14 Sept 2016Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules., 3rd story at south

    Issued 10 Aug 2016Violation closed 14 Sept 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain guard front entrance door in the entrance, 2nd story at north

    Issued 10 Aug 2016Violation closed 14 Sept 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2043

  • Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket for refrigerator in the kitchen, 2nd story at north

    Issued 10 Aug 2016Violation closed 14 Sept 2016Appliances§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective, 3rd story at south

    Issued 10 Aug 2016Violation closed 14 Sept 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

Showing the 100 most recent of 153.

164 violations on record in total, 0 of them open. The count at the top of this page counts habitability violations only.

Complaints to the city

Public complaint

Complaints are reports made to the city. They are not confirmed findings. They come from HPD and from 311, and the same problem can appear more than once if more than one neighbour called.

54 complaints in three years, 9 of them in the last twelve months.

  • Noise4 / 33
  • Leaks and plumbing2 / 4
  • Pests0 / 3
  • Floors and stairs1 / 2
  • Heat and hot water1 / 2
  • Walls and ceilings0 / 2
  • Garbage and cleanliness0 / 2
  • Doors and windows0 / 2
  • Electrical0 / 1
  • Construction and illegal work1 / 1
  • Fire and safety equipment0 / 1
  • Paperwork and notices0 / 1

Last twelve months / last three years. The solid part of each bar is the last twelve months.

Court records

Court record

Housing Court cases

Cases the city’s housing department (HPD) brought against the owner, usually to force repairs or restore heat. A case is an allegation; where the court recorded an outcome, it is shown.

3 cases, all closed.

  • Heat and Hot Water

    Opened 14 Apr 2017

  • Comprehensive

    Opened 22 Nov 2016

  • Tenant Action

    Opened 17 May 2010

Evictions

Residential evictions carried out by a city marshal since 2017. Most follow a case for unpaid rent, so a count here is not by itself a finding about the building or the landlord. We show how many, never which apartment.

No marshal evictions recorded at this building since 2017.

Filings

Public filing

Building permits

No DOB permits filed for this building in the last five years.

Annual bedbug report

Every multiple dwelling in New York must file this once a year. A report of zero infested units is good news. No report is not: failing to file is itself a violation.

  • 2025No infested units reported (2024 report)
Show 6 earlier reports
  • 2024No infested units reported (2023 report)
  • 2023No infested units reported (2022 report)
  • 2023No infested units reported (2021 report)
  • 2022No infested units reported (2020 report)
  • 2021No infested units reported (2019 report)
  • 2019No infested units reported (2017 report)

Ownership and management

Public filing

Associations come from registration records and may be incomplete. Owners register with HPD once a year, so a change of hands can go unrecorded for a full cycle.

  • Registered managing agent

    ALEXANDER STEGMANN

    Public records list ALEXANDER STEGMANN as the registered managing agent for this address as of 28 Jul 2026. Source: HPD registration.

    Other buildings listed under this agent (17 in the records we hold, 10 shown)

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  • Owner of record

    189 MENAHAN LLC

    Public records list 189 MENAHAN LLC as the owner of record for this address as of 28 Jul 2026. Source: HPD registration.

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What to ask at the viewing

Drawn from this building’s record above. They are questions, not conclusions: the point is to find out, in the twenty minutes you get inside, what the public record cannot tell you.

  1. The owner has filed a bedbug report for this building (most recently for the year ending 2025). Ask when the building was last treated, how often an exterminator comes, and whether treatment covers the whole line of apartments or only the one that complained.
  2. Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
  3. Ask who to call when something breaks, what happens after hours and at weekends, and how long a repair normally takes.

Ask for anything that matters in writing; an email after the viewing is enough. We are not your lawyer and this is not legal advice.

Questions about this building

BBL 3033070053 · Block 3307, Lot 53 · Building class C2