285 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
285 Irving Avenue is a 6-unit, 3-story old law tenement building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Melania Risueno. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues in 2025, particularly with electrical systems, plumbing, and heating, with multiple complaints about power outages, no lighting, and plumbing problems involving basins/sinks. During this period, Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) inspections have been unable to gain access to units for proper assessment, leading to numerous complaints being closed without resolution.
The building has six active Department of Buildings violations from 2018-2024 regarding failures to file annual external low pressure inspections, with the most recent being issued in September 2024. The property has maintained an active compliance history with bedbug reporting, showing zero instances of infestation from 2019 through 2024. In terms of rodent control, there have been several inspections and treatment attempts in 2024 and 2025, with initial failures indicating rat activity, though subsequent inspections have shown improvements.
Notable historical violations include electrical and door-related issues in 2018, which were resolved by January 2019. The building's heating and hot water systems have experienced recurring complaints, with the most recent emergency complaint registered in March 2025. Despite these ongoing maintenance challenges, the building has remained active in addressing pest control through regular inspections and treatment measures.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 4275 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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