203 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

203 Irving Avenue is a 4-unit, 3-story old law tenement building constructed in 1931 in Bushwick, currently owned by Stephen Ficano. The building has experienced ongoing rodent issues, with multiple rat sightings and signs of rodent activity reported in 2025, including recent inspections showing active rat presence and bait application as of May 2025.

There was a significant cluster of safety concerns in mid-2022, with complaints about carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and window guards, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these conditions. The Department of Buildings maintained records of three inspections in 2018-2019 relating to construction site safety and guard rail conditions, though no violations were found in any of these cases.

The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to various repairs, as evidenced by multiple work permits issued between 2019 and 2022 for plumbing and electrical work, among other maintenance items. Importantly, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases across six consecutive annual filings from 2019-2024, indicating effective pest management in this regard. The property has undergone regular rat control measures, with multiple bait applications and compliance inspections throughout 2024-2025, though the persistent rat activity suggests continued challenges in this area.