51 Irving Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

51 Irving Place is a four-story, 14-unit residential Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1930, currently owned by Sanford Nager and located in Clinton Hill. The building has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues over the past several years, with particular concerns regarding water leaks, rodent activity, and structural maintenance. Most notably, there have been multiple documented instances of water leaks, with the most recent complaint filed in May 2025 remaining open as of July 2025.

The building has also had persistent rodent activity, with inspections between 2022 and 2024 consistently confirming rat presence and multiple complaints filed through DOHMH. The property has faced several significant regulatory issues, including open violations related to fire escape access obstructions, unsanitary garbage storage conditions, and multiple instances of sidewalk shed defects. A 2024 ECB violation specifically cited unsafe conditions related to the sidewalk shed's cantilevered support system.

Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2022 indicated issues with smoke detector functionality, carbon monoxide detector presence, and self-closing door mechanisms in apartment 6R. Historical data shows emergency repairs were needed in late 2021 for various systems including plumbing and heating. The building's management has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no reported infestations or treatment needs from 2019 to present. While there have been numerous service requests and violations, many have been promptly addressed and closed through proper channels, though some recent issues, particularly regarding water leaks and rodent control, remain ongoing as of 2025.