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197 Irving Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03270-0003Map

Owner of record: Zev Gold INC

197 Irving Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Zev Gold INC. HPD has recorded 103 housing violations here, most recently on August 18, 2026. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
103
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
80

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 18, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
3
About 50% of the building's 6 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 103

  • B

    Replace with new the missing two wood balusters at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Aug 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolt at scuttle cover at roof exit

    Aug 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    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
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 10, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint the fire escape at building rear at fire escape

    Aug 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation all steam pipe riser in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 10, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 10, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2022 · 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.

    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
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 23, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of vermin waterbugs at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and plastic containers at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 23, 2019

    Open — False certification
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items and garbage rear at fire escape at east , 2nd story

    Apr 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative intercom system from 1st story public hall vestibule to 2nd story front apt located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 23, 2019 · Apt 2L

    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.

    Oct 18, 2018

    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
  • 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 fixture present

    Jun 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File with this department a true registration statement for building., 1st story

    May 26, 2015

    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 , , 1st story

    May 26, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    May 26, 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 or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 30, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 23, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 23, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st riser from east at south wall, east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 23, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 23, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking mechanism on building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    May 27, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south

    May 27, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south

    May 27, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom , the 2nd room from east, the 4th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall, north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets shower body at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 11, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective washbasin cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 11, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 6, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 6, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 6, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wall cabinet at north in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 6, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records. class a apt created @ cellar. partitions erected & bthrm & kitchen fixtures present. remedy: restore premises to legal occupancy.

    Sep 27, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 26, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 22, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 27, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 14, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 14, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 14, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 14, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 14, 2016 · Apt 2LR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 19, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 19, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 14, 2015 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    May 14, 2015 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 14, 2015 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 14, 2015 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 14, 2015 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    May 14, 2015 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 23, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 23, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 5, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 5, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 5, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 12, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Dec 12, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 12, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 12, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 12, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 12, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 21, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jun 21, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 21, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jun 4, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 4, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 4, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 3, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 3, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    May 3, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 3, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 3, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 3, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,275 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3270 / 3
Assessed value
$544,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #311165, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.

Questions about 197 Irving Avenue

Who owns 197 Irving Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zev Gold INC.

Does 197 Irving Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 103 housing violations at this property.

Is 197 Irving Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 197 Irving Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 197 Irving Avenue?

It has 6 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.