181 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
181 Irving Avenue is a three-story, four-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Bushwick, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Sophia Crown. The property has experienced recurring heating and plumbing issues in recent years, with the most recent concerns occurring in May 2025 (water supply problems) and April 2025 (heating/hot water issues affecting the entire building). Historical records show similar heating system problems in September 2018, indicating an ongoing infrastructure challenge.
The building had several safety-related violations documented in November 2019, including issues with smoke detector requirements, carbon monoxide detection, and gas leak procedures, though these were all classified as "A" violations and were subsequently closed. A significant boiler-related violation from 2019 - for failure to file the annual boiler inspection report - was ultimately dismissed in August 2024. The property's rodent inspection history shows generally positive results, with most recent inspections (2024-2025) passing, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in June 2025.
Interestingly, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with the most recent report (December 2024) showing zero infested units for the reporting period. The owner has consistently filed bedbug reports for the past five years, showing compliance with this requirement. Recent maintenance patterns suggest attention to compliance, as evidenced by the June 2025 rodent inspection results, though the recurring heating and plumbing issues indicate ongoing challenges with building systems. Separate from these concerns, the building has maintained an active communication record with HPD regarding various maintenance issues, though many of the complaints have not resulted in violations.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 4 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 4875 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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