161 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 161 Irving Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Angelo Grasso and constructed in 1931, has experienced persistent heating system issues over the past several years. Most notably, in early 2024, there were multiple emergency heat and hot water complaints, with violations issued for inadequate hot water and heating system access. These heating problems are not isolated, as the building has a history of similar complaints dating back to 2019, when multiple violations were recorded for heat and hot water deficiencies in various units.

The building's maintenance record shows attention to basic pest control, with annual bedbug reports filed showing no infestations from 2021 through 2024, though there were some rodent activity reports between 2022 and 2023. The property has been active with various maintenance and violation records, including plumbing issues in early 2024 that resulted in violations, though a June 2023 plumbing complaint was closed without violations. A notable compliance issue was identified in 2019 regarding blocked access to the heating system in the basement boiler room, which appears to have persisted into 2024.

The building's management has generally responded to complaints, with many heating issues being addressed promptly, though some required multiple complaints before resolution. The most recent violations from March 2024 remain open for defective self-closing doors in Apartment 2L. The building's heating system appears to be the most significant ongoing maintenance challenge, with repeated complaints spanning multiple years indicating a recurring issue with temperature regulation affecting tenant comfort.