158 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

This 6-unit, 3-story Old Law Tenement building at 158 Irving Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Eden Ashourzadeh, has experienced recurring issues with sanitation and pest control over the past several years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing rodent problem, with multiple inspections and bait applications recorded between 2024 and 2025 showing consistent rat activity. The building has also faced challenges with garbage management, as evidenced by a recent HPD inspection in late 2024 regarding garbage/recycling storage issues, though this particular complaint did not result in any housing law violations.

Historical records indicate a pattern of pest-related complaints, particularly in 2022 when multiple reports were filed regarding unsanitary conditions and pest infestations, though many of these inspections were unable to gain access to the premises. The building's maintenance record shows several significant safety concerns that required attention. In 2018, serious regulatory violations were documented regarding electrical systems, gas supply, and fire safety, including the installation of new boilers and water heaters without proper permits or inspections, and issues with bonding electrical systems and improper wiring connections.

While these violations were eventually resolved, there were also more recent open violations from 2020 regarding self-closing door requirements in the boiler room and cellar areas. The building has maintained a relatively clean record for bedbugs in recent years, with no reported infestations since 2020, though there were confirmed cases in 2019-2020 involving two affected units. The property has undergone regular rodent control measures, as evidenced by multiple bait applications in 2025, indicating ongoing efforts to address pest issues.