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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

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jan 31, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 79

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinge at building front

    Jan 31, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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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  • B

    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
  • A

    Refit entrance door at building front at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose door knobs to building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at south

    Sep 17, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.