172 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

172 Irving Avenue is a 3-story, 6-unit old-law tenement building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Aron Fromowitz. The property has experienced recurring pest and water issues over the past three years, with multiple reports of rat activity. Most recently, in April 2025, inspectors found evidence of rat activity during both initial and compliance inspections.

The building has also faced ongoing water-related problems, with emergency water leak complaints in late 2023 and mid-2025, though some inspections found no violations. The property experienced significant maintenance challenges in 2022-2023, including multiple violations related to the cellar area, such as mold presence, improper use of rooms, and defective fire-retardant materials. Three bedbug reports filed between 2022 and 2024 indicated no dwelling units were affected.

The building's record shows periodic violations for failing to file required annual inspections for external low pressure and boiler systems, though these violations were dismissed in 2024. Historic complaints include concerns about illegal conversions and plumbing work, though inspections were unable to gain access to verify these issues. Given the persistent nature of pest and water-related complaints, particularly the recent rat activity noted in early 2025, these conditions appear to be an ongoing challenge for the property. The building's documented history demonstrates consistent efforts to address various maintenance issues, with most recent bedbug filings showing no infestations during the reporting periods.