26 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 26 Irving Avenue in Bushwick, built in 1931 and owned by Issac Fried, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most concerning is the ongoing rodent infestation, with multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025 consistently revealing rat activity, despite bait applications in July 2024. Recent health concerns include a November 2024 indoor air quality complaint involving chemical odors, which prompted a notification to the property management.

The building has a documented history of heating system problems, particularly evident during multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints in late 2018, including excessively hot water (over 130 degrees) in Apartment 1L, which was properly addressed according to housing codes. The property has also faced several fire safety and electrical issues, including violations in 2019 for missing fire stopping materials and exposed electrical wiring in the cellar, though these were subsequently closed. The building's maintenance history shows varying degrees of compliance with housing regulations, with numerous permits issued between 2018-2020 for plumbing and electrical work.

The property has maintained a clean bedbug record since 2020, with no reported infestations in the past five years as per the required annual reporting. There were also some concerns about building security and door functionality in 2018, all of which appear to have been resolved. The most recent inspections and complaints indicate ongoing challenges with pest control and occasional air quality issues, though most historical violations have been addressed and closed according to the relevant municipal agencies.