211 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

211 Irving Avenue is a 3-story, 6-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Steven Kashanian. The property has faced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with particular concerns regarding heat/hot water and rodent problems.

Most notably, between October 2024 and April 2025, there have been multiple complaints and violations related to inadequate heat and hot water, including an emergency violation involving an entire building heat/hot water complaint in November 2024 that received violations. The building has also experienced persistent rodent issues, with multiple service requests and inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene throughout 2024-2025 showing rat activity and the need for bait applications, though the 2025 inspections have shown some progress with bait being applied consistently. Additional concerns include water leakage and paint/plaster issues documented in August 2024, and a pattern of heating system problems evidenced by multiple heat/hot water complaints throughout 2024.

The building's violations history shows some complex issues, including multiple open violations as of 2024 related to self-closing doors at public hall and boiler room areas, as well as earlier violations from 2019 involving plumbing issues that resulted in environmental control board penalties. While the building has shown some compliance improvements (e.g., recent rodent baiting efforts), there remains an ongoing pattern of maintenance issues requiring attention, particularly regarding the heating system and pest management. The property has reported no bedbug infestations in recent years (2021-2024), suggesting some areas of successful management despite the ongoing challenges with other maintenance concerns.