223 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

This three-story, six-unit New Law Tenement building at 223 Irving Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Gilbert Berookhim and constructed in 1931, has experienced recurring maintenance challenges over recent years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing issue with heat and hot water systems, including a March 2025 complaint affecting the entire building and a January 2022 violation regarding scalding hot water in Apartment 3L.

The building has also faced multiple rodent infestations, with the most recent inspections in 2025 confirming active rat activity and bait application. Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2020 indicate several concerning issues including potential lead paint hazards, improper storage in public areas, and multiple requirements regarding bedbug reporting compliance. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of both emergency and non-emergency issues being reported and addressed, including problems with doors/windows, plumbing systems, and interior walls.

There are some active violations of particular note, including a front yard fence height violation issued in 2022 with a $500 penalty (though the balance shows as $0) and a 2023 violation regarding failure to file a 2019 external low-pressure inspection. Bedbug reports from 2021 through 2025 indicate zero infestations during those periods, though there have been repeated requirements to file annual reports. Recent inspection activities in 2024-2025 show ongoing efforts to manage and mitigate rodent activity through bait application programs, suggesting continued attention to this persistent issue.