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
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 156
- 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 - 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 - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 18, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 18, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Mar 18, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
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- 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
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at 4th story public hall
Mar 16, 2015
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.
Mar 16, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 ***minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required***
Nov 25, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
Dec 29, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.