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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 103
- BHazardous
Replace with new the missing two wood balusters at public hall stairs, 1st story
Aug 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolt at scuttle cover at roof exit
Aug 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Jun 10, 2025
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of vermin waterbugs at public hall, 1st story
Apr 23, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at public hall, 1st story
Apr 23, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and plastic containers at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 23, 2019
Open — False certification - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 18, 2018
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 - 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 fixture present
Jun 18, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a true registration statement for building., 1st story
May 26, 2015
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 , , 1st story
May 26, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
May 26, 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 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 23, 2013 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking mechanism on building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
May 27, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.