291 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
The 7-unit, 4-story residential building at 291 Irving Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Nathan Erlich, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years. The most significant and persistent problems have involved heat and hot water outages, with three emergencies documented in October, November, and December 2022 affecting the entire building.
Additionally, there was one emergency plumbing incident in June 2020 and a severe water leak documented in August 2019. The building underwent an unauthorized alteration in 2021, with violations issued for an unpermitted mezzanine installation in Apartment 1, along with safety concerns regarding self-closing doors and fire escape access, though these violations were subsequently certified as corrected. The property has shown consistent upkeep in recent years, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past five annual inspections (2019-2024) and all rodent inspections passing from 2019 through 2025.
Complaints regarding a day care facility in the building have been recorded in late 2023 and mid-2025, though both were closed following investigation by the NYC Health Department. The building's maintenance history shows some recurring issues with pest control, particularly in 2021 when multiple violations were issued for insect infestations in Apartment 1, though these appear to have been resolved. Recent inspections and reports indicate regular maintenance and compliance with housing codes, suggesting improved management of the building's infrastructure and resident concerns.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 7 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 6300 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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