71 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 71 Irving Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Martha Hall, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues since 2021. Most notably, there were emergency incidents in late 2021 involving both no lighting throughout the building and no heat or hot water, though the latter was reportedly resolved within days.

The building currently has open violations related to the failure to file mandatory annual bedbug reports for the years 2021-2024, suggesting ongoing noncompliance with housing maintenance requirements. Between 2018-2019, multiple Department of Buildings complaints and violations were recorded regarding unauthorized plumbing and gas utility work in the cellar, including the installation of a gas dryer, washing machine, water closet, shower, and two sinks, along with concerns about improper gas line support and venting. These violations resulted in substantial penalties totaling $6,250, though the current balance due is listed as $0.

The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, with the most recent inspection in February 2025 resulting in a "Passed" status, though there were multiple instances of rat activity noted between 2022-2024, particularly during 2024 when rat activity was recorded in three separate inspections. The building also received a violation in 2023 for failing to file the 2018 external low-pressure inspection documentation, and there are active violations from 2019 regarding the failure to certify corrections of immediately hazardous (Class 1) ECB violations. While the building's most recent rodent inspection results are positive, the history of maintenance violations, utility issues, and pest problems suggests ongoing challenges with building management and maintenance compliance.