205 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

205 Irving Avenue is a 3-story, 6-unit residential tenement building located in Bushwick, built in 1931 and currently owned by Elie Fouerti. The property has experienced recurring pest and maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most pressing concerns being rodent activity and compliance with building safety inspections.

As of March 2025, there have been multiple documented rat sightings, with Health Department inspections revealing violations requiring follow-up inspections. The building has also faced challenges with its external low-pressure inspections, receiving five active violations in June 2023 for failure to file required documentation between 2018 and 2022. The property underwent several Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) inspections in 2024, specifically in August, that addressed various concerns including mold, sprinkler safety, and pest issues; however, no violations were ultimately issued.

Historical records show consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2019 through 2025, with no reported infestations during any of the annual reporting periods. The building's management has shown periodic responsiveness to rat activity, with inspections in 2024 and 2025 resulting in both "Rat Activity" and "Passed" designations, indicating some efforts to address the ongoing pest issues. While the property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements and generally passed other inspections, the recurring nature of the rodent problems and recent violations related to safety inspection documentation suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and regulatory compliance.