22 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

22 Irving Avenue is a 4-story, 8-unit New Law tenement building located in Bushwick, Brooklyn, built in 1931 and currently owned by Ismael Feliciano. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant concerns centering on Unit 4L, where multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations remain open as of mid-2024.

These violations include problems with a bathtub, fire-rated door, mechanical ventilation system, visible mold, and window repair needs. The building has a documented history of water-related issues, with three separate water leak complaints (including one classified as "heavy flow") between 2020-2021, and most recently in December 2023 regarding a "slow leak." Between late 2023 and 2024, the building faced multiple emergency and non-emergency issues, including concerns about doors/windows, water supply problems, and unsanitary conditions involving mold and pests. The property has undergone several inspections and work orders related to rodent activity, with inspection dates showing consistent rodent presence and bait application throughout 2023-2024.

While there have been no documented bedbug infestations in recent years (with the most recent reports from 2025 showing zero infested units), the building's maintenance history indicates ongoing challenges with basic building systems and habitability standards. The building's record shows some improvements, with several violations being closed out through repairs as of mid-2024, including issues with the roof bulkhead door, boiler room door, and bathroom ventilation system. However, various other violations remain open or were only recently addressed, suggesting that while progress is being made, significant maintenance work continues to be required.