217 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 5-unit, 3-story Old Law Tenement building at 217 Irving Avenue, owned by Sunita Mahabir and constructed in 1931, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, most notably regarding heat and hot water systems. Between late 2018 and late 2020, there were multiple complaints about heating and hot water problems, with incidents reported for both entire building and individual apartments.

While in most cases heat and hot water were reportedly restored by the time HPD inspection occurred, these recurring issues highlight a potential systemic problem with the building's heating infrastructure. The building has also faced electrical system challenges, with three electrical-related complaints in July 2019, including two power outage incidents and one lighting issue, though no violations were found upon inspection. More recently, in January 2023, the building experienced unsanitary conditions involving both pests and mold, though no violations were issued following HPD inspections.

The building's recent history shows particular attention to pest management, with rodent inspections and bait applications occurring regularly in 2024-2025, though reports of rat activity were noted during inspections in 2022 and 2024. Notably, the building has maintained a clean bedbug record since at least 2021, with no reported infestations in any of the annual bedbug reports filed through 2025. The building had one open C-class violation as of 2020 related to heating system access notifications, though this appears to have been addressed by January 2021.