131 Irving Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03221-0002Map
Owner of record: Yang, Xing Xue
131 Irving Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Yang, Xing Xue. HPD has recorded 79 housing violations here, most recently on January 31, 2026. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 79
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 116
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 79
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinge at building front
Jan 31, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinge at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 31, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 13, 2018 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection .. in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 13, 2018 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 13, 2018 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door at building front at public hall, 1st story
Jul 13, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose door knobs to building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 13, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jul 13, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 13, 2018 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection .. in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 13, 2018 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 13, 2018 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration of walls erected from floor to ceiling creating a room in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at west
Sep 17, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at west
Sep 17, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at west
Sep 17, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at west
Sep 17, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 213, subd. 5 m/d law discontinue use of interior room for living or provide a single opening of at least 60 percent of area of the partition to room having window opening directly to street or yard , in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at west
Sep 17, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at west
Sep 17, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor , at public hall, 1st story
Sep 17, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box , at public hall, 1st story
Sep 17, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 17, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system , at public hall, 1st story
Sep 17, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 17, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at west
Sep 17, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at west
Sep 17, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at south
Sep 17, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of metal door and house hold items at public hall, 1st story
Aug 30, 2014
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped steam pipe at public hall, 1st story
Aug 30, 2014
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing cast iron radiator at north wall at public hall, 1st story
Aug 30, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required (light fixtures present)
Jun 27, 2014
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 2nd room from east at south, the 3rd room from east, the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 3R
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx. 6 sq.ft. at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 3R
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 3R
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2012 · Apt 3R
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2012 · Apt 3R
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2012 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the 5th room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2012 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts required at public hall, 1st story
Oct 23, 2012
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of two free standing cast iron radiator at public hall, 1st story
Oct 23, 2012
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose electrical wires at north wall at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 23, 2012
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 23, 2012
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at south wall approx 12 square feet at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 23, 2012
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 1, 2011 · Apt 2L
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 1, 2011 · Apt 2L
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 1, 2011 · Apt 2L
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
DOB building violations · 15
- Construction other optional
Requesting engineering report. at time of inspection observed at expo 1(front) 1st floor above entrance doorways step crack, bulging, loose & missing mortar at bricks potential of collapsing onto sidewalk passageway, at interior staircases are sagging structural stability is in question.
Jun 15, 2026
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain an unobstructed means of egress. at the time of inspection, observed trash cans stored at the building entrance, partially obstructing ingress and egress to the building., repair and/or repl
Jul 29, 2026
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at exposure 1 floor 1 main front entrance is partially obstructed by 3 garbage pails, bucket & 2 sand bags creating hazardou
Jul 22, 2026
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at expo 1(front) 1st floor above entrance doorways step crack, bulging, loose & missing mortar at bricks potential of collap
Jun 15, 2026 · Penalty $12,530
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 8, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 6, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 6, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 6, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 6, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 6, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 6, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 6, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 23, 2018 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 23, 2018 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 9, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 9, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 27, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 27, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 15, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Fire-escape
Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Doors
Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Doors
Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Fire-escape
Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 29, 2011 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 2, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 1, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Mold
Dec 7, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 5,100 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3221 / 2
- Assessed value
- $463,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #360910, last renewed Oct 2, 2025.
Questions about 131 Irving Avenue
Who owns 131 Irving Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Yang, Xing Xue.
Does 131 Irving Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 79 housing violations at this property.
Is 131 Irving Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 131 Irving Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 131 Irving Avenue?
It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.