233 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The three-story, six-unit residential building at 233 Irving Avenue in Bushwick, owned by George Chiou, has exhibited several concerning maintenance issues in recent years, particularly regarding plumbing and pest control. Most notably, as of October 2024, there are multiple open violations in Apartment 2L involving serious safety and habitability concerns, including requirements to address roach infestations, install missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, repair defective window guards, fix broken bathroom fixtures, and correct issues with peeling paint.

The unit also has an open violation related to an improperly altered drop ceiling. The building has a documented history of rodent problems, with multiple inspections in 2024 and 2025 showing consistent rat activity, despite baiting efforts and follow-up inspections. Recent plumbing issues have also emerged, with October 2024 complaints regarding both sink and steam pipe problems, the latter resulting in violations that require correction.

While previous complaints about various building conditions such as unsanitary garbage storage, flooring issues, and plumbing problems have been resolved, often without violations being found, the most pressing current concerns revolve around the conditions in Apartment 2L and the ongoing pest control challenges. The building has received attention from both the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) over the years, with varying degrees of compliance and violation status. Despite some improvements being documented through the closure of past complaints, the persistence of these recent open violations and ongoing rodent activity suggests significant maintenance challenges remain at this1931 old law tenement property.