187 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
187 Irving Avenue is a 5-unit, 3-story old law tenement building located in Bushwick, built in 1931 and currently owned by Yan Ye. The property has experienced recurring pest issues, with multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions and pest infestations between 2022 and 2024, including an open violation as of August 2024 for roaches in apartment 2R. The building's maintenance history shows some significant concerns, particularly regarding heat and hot water outages in late 2022 and early 2023, though these were reportedly resolved.
There have also been multiple door-related issues, with emergency complaints in January 2025 regarding door problems. The building has passed recent rodent inspections in January 2025 and July 2024, suggesting some improvement in pest control, though there was documentation of rat activity in July 2024. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2019 through 2024, with no reported infestations during these periods.
The Department of Buildings records from 2019 show the issuance of two permits for unspecified work, both related to the building's electrical systems. Housing Maintenance Code violations have been documented and addressed over the years, including various safety-related notices and requirements for door functionality and self-closing mechanisms. The building's overall maintenance record indicates a pattern of addressing basic habitability issues, though with some ongoing challenges related to pest control and adherence to building safety requirements.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 5 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 4650 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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- 187 Irving Ave, New York, NY 11237
- 276 Stanhope St, New York, NY 11237
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- 187 Garage Irving Ave, New York, NY 11237
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