174 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

174 Irving Avenue is a 5-unit, 3-story Old Law Tenement building located in Bushwick, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by 174 Irving Realty Corp. The building has experienced ongoing water-related issues, with multiple complaints between 2023 and 2024, including both heavy and slow water leaks that prompted inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development. In April 2023, there were also concerns about indoor air quality involving chemical vapors, though this was addressed through an advisory to the property management.

More recently, in June 2024, there was a report of standing water that was investigated by the Department of Health, but no violations were found. The building's maintenance history shows some plumbing concerns in 2019, with one complaint regarding potentially illegal plumbing work, though inspectors were denied access. While the property has maintained excellent records in terms of bedbug control, with no reported infestations in the past five reporting periods from 2020 through 2024, there have been recent rodent-related issues.

In 2025, inspections in April showed rat activity, following an initial inspection earlier that month. The building's overall compliance record varies, with some inspections passing without issue, while compliance inspections have noted rat activity, indicating potential ongoing pest management challenges. The property's 311 complaint history demonstrates a pattern of water-related issues requiring official intervention, though in most cases, inspections have not resulted in formal violations being issued.