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238 Irving Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03300-0034Map

Owner of record: Zev Zafir INC.

238 Irving Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Zev Zafir INC.. HPD has recorded 156 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2025. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
156
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
186

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 10, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
4
About 50% of the building's 8 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 · 156

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

    Mar 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 18, 2019

    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

    Mar 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 18, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 18, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective cover for electrical outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 18, 2019 · Apt 3L

    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 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at 4th story public hall

    Mar 16, 2015

    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.

    Mar 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at lower sash at east 1 window in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 14, 2013 · Apt 2R

    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 = 5; located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 14, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace the broken or defective and or missing wash basin at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 14, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe of sink in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe of washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate ,, located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ,, in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 1L

    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 ***minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required***

    Nov 25, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wall cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 15, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 15, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 15, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at sink waste line in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 15, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 15, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in sink in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the waste line under sink in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets the hot water fixture at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 3rd room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , south wall, north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 5, 2010 · Apt 5

    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

    Dec 29, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 25, 2009 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 25, 2009 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit the lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 25, 2009 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 9, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    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 · 2

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cofc w/the dob for nov#34874117m,issued 11/08/10 for occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o or dob records apt 2r.rem:file cofc

    Apr 8, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or building dept records. noted: 2nd fl apt 2r is occupied as 3 s.r.o. with illegal hardware in each door & living room is occupied as bedroom with a queen bed

    Nov 8, 2010 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 12, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 7, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 30, 2015 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 18, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 18, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 18, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 18, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 18, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 18, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 18, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 10, 2013 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 10, 2013 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 10, 2013 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 5, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 5, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 5, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Aug 5, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 5, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 3, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 3, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 3, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 3, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 9, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 9, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 9, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 9, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 9, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 21, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 21, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 3, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 3, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 3, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    May 3, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    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 (C1)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
6,720 ft²
Lot area
2,160 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3300 / 34
Assessed value
$832,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #328120, last renewed Jul 23, 2025.

Questions about 238 Irving Avenue

Who owns 238 Irving Avenue?

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

Does 238 Irving Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 156 housing violations at this property.

Is 238 Irving Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 238 Irving Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 238 Irving Avenue?

It has 8 residential units.

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