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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 2, 2025

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 · 77

  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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
  • 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. , 1st story

    Nov 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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, 1st story

    Nov 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 missing , 1st story

    Nov 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • 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 missing , 1st story

    Nov 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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., 1st story

    Nov 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 24, 2017

    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 9, 2015

    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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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

    Sep 30, 2007

    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 fixture present light not on

    Dec 2, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked 1 sty public hall rear

    Jun 22, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2 sty south apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Aug 19, 1991 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.

    May 1, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • 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 1 sty public hall & boiler room door.

    May 1, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty south apt 2r fonceluzza. , section '' ''

    Mar 13, 1991 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty north apt 3l gomez. , section '' ''

    Feb 28, 1991 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections center cellar.

    Jan 16, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sheetrock partitions erected center cellar.

    Jan 16, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mattress stored center cellar.

    Jan 16, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak ceiling cellar rear er1.

    Dec 13, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock entrance door street to vestibule.

    Mar 22, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide bracket for air conditioner exterior front center window 3 sty.

    Mar 16, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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

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

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.