181 Irving Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03259-0003Map
Owner of record: Frozen Penguin LLC
181 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 Frozen Penguin LLC. HPD has recorded 77 housing violations here, most recently on May 2, 2025.
- HPD violations
- 77
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 48
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 77
- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 2, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 2L
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 - 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. , 1st story
Nov 29, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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, 1st story
Nov 29, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing , 1st story
Nov 29, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building., 1st story
Nov 29, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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 missing , 1st story
Nov 29, 2019
Closed — Violation closed
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- 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 missing , 1st story
Nov 29, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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., 1st story
Nov 29, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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 24, 2017
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 9, 2015
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.
Feb 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling. in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling. in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls. in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls inside closet at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls. in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 9, 2009 · 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 minimum required
Sep 30, 2007
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 fixture present light not on
Dec 2, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked 1 sty public hall rear
Jun 22, 1992
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 2 sty east apt 2r er1. , section '' ''
Aug 29, 1991 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2 sty south apt 2r. , section '' ''
Aug 19, 1991 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.
May 1, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 2 sty south apt 2r. located at apt 2r
May 1, 1991 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 1 sty public hall & boiler room door.
May 1, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty south apt 2r. , section '' ''
Apr 22, 1991 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom fixtures 2 sty south apt 2r. , section '' ''
Apr 22, 1991 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty south apt 2r fonceluzza. , section '' ''
Mar 13, 1991 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty south apt 2r. , section '' ''
Mar 13, 1991 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty north apt 3l gomez. , section '' ''
Feb 28, 1991 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty north apt 3l. , section '' ''
Feb 21, 1991 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3 sty north apt 3l kitchen and bathroom er1. , section '' ''
Feb 21, 1991 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty north apt 3l. , section '' ''
Feb 21, 1991 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections center cellar.
Jan 16, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sheetrock partitions erected center cellar.
Jan 16, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mattress stored center cellar.
Jan 16, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed 2 sty south apt 2r entrance door. located at apt 2r
Jan 16, 1991 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty south apt 2r. located at apt 2r
Jan 16, 1991 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty south apt 2r ponce. located at apt 2r
Jan 16, 1991 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures fixtures 2 sty south apt 2r kitchen & bathroom er1. located at apt 2r
Jan 16, 1991 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak ceiling cellar rear er1.
Dec 13, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3 sty north apt 3l kitchen & bathroom er1. located at apt 3l
Dec 13, 1990 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door 2 sty west apt 2r. located at apt 2r
Mar 22, 1990 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty west apt 2r. located at apt 2r
Mar 22, 1990 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock entrance door street to vestibule.
Mar 22, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide bracket for air conditioner exterior front center window 3 sty.
Mar 16, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots & household items from 2 & 3 stys rear.
Mar 16, 1989
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
May 1, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 9, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 13, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 3, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 2, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 28, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close
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- Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 28, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 26, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 26, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 26, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 26, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 26, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Feb 26, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Feb 26, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Mold
Feb 26, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Mold
Feb 26, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 3, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Mold
Feb 3, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Mold
Feb 3, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Mold
Jan 28, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 6, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 5, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Mailbox
Jun 20, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 20, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Windows
Jun 20, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Doors
Jun 16, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 16, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 16, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Doors
Jun 16, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jun 16, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Mailbox
Jun 16, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Floor
May 16, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 16, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 16, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
May 16, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Mailbox
May 16, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
May 13, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
May 13, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
May 13, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Windows
May 13, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Doors
May 13, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Mailbox
May 13, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
May 13, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,875 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3259 / 3
- Assessed value
- $397,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #330349, last renewed Aug 7, 2025.
Questions about 181 Irving Avenue
Who owns 181 Irving Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Frozen Penguin LLC.
Does 181 Irving Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 77 housing violations at this property.
Is 181 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 181 Irving Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 181 Irving Avenue?
It has 4 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.