243 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
243 Irving Avenue is a 3-story, 6-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Bushwick, built in 1931 and currently owned by Sam Silber. The building has experienced numerous maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most recent concerns involving emergency plumbing problems with a basin/sink (resolved May 2025) and significant rodent activity that required multiple rounds of bait application throughout 2025. Between 2023-2024, there were recurring issues with water leaks, electrical problems (including wiring and lighting), and other maintenance concerns such as door/window issues and unsanitary conditions including mold.
The building experienced a fire-related incident in July 2023 that affected the skylight in the bulkhead area, resulting in several open violations regarding repairs needed to the fire-retardant plaster and various painting requirements in common areas. The property has two open Housing Maintenance Code violations as of 2024 related to posting required safety notices regarding gas leaks and housing information guides in the entrance area. A building vibration complaint was filed in July 2023, but inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate.
Despite these maintenance challenges, the building's bedbug reports from 2021-2023 show no infestations, and previous inspections have not indicated treatment for bedbugs. Recent rodent inspections in 2024-2025 have shown consistent rat activity, requiring multiple treatments, though a September 2024 inspection passed. The building's documented issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, though most complaints have been formally resolved through HPD inspections, typically without violations being issued.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 4125 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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