128 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 4-story, 8-unit building at 128 Irving Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Raymond Lei, was constructed in 1931 and is classified as a New Law Tenement. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, evidenced by two emergency complaints filed with the Housing Preservation and Development Department (HPD) in 2018 and 2019, though inspectors were unable to gain access to the apartments during both investigations.

During a November 2019 inspection, several violations were documented, including a missing heating system notice (Class C violation), a need to clear encumbrances like air conditioners and bicycles from the 4th-story public hall (Class B violation), and issues with a secured bulkhead door to the roof, which remains an open Class C violation as of the inspection date. The building's maintenance record shows concerning patterns of rodent activity, with multiple inspections between 2022 and 2025 noting rat presence, including three rat activity reports in 2023 alone.

However, the most recent inspections in February 2025 passed compliance checks. On a more positive note, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with annual reports from 2019 through 2024 showing zero units affected, indicating effective pest management protocols in place. The combination of heating system complaints, ongoing rodent issues, and bulkhead door violations suggests persistent maintenance challenges, though the absence of bedbug infestations is a notable positive aspect of the building's recent history.