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256 Irving Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03309-0023Map

Owner of record: 256 Irving Ave LLC

256 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 256 Irving Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on December 13, 2025. 20 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
35
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
36

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 13, 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 · 35

  • 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

    Dec 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing , 1st story

    Dec 13, 2025

    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 missing , 1st story

    Dec 13, 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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    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
  • 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 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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
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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 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.

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

    Nov 19, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 19, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 19, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 19, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Feb 25, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit windows 1 sty north apt 1r. located at apt 1r

    Mar 16, 1989 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bells & buzzer system 1 sty north apt 1 sty public hall. located at apt 1

    Mar 16, 1989 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 1 sty north apt 1r dejesus. located at apt 1r

    Mar 16, 1989 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective metal ceiling 1 sty north apt 1r kitchen. located at apt 1r

    Mar 16, 1989 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak ceiling 1 sty north apt 1r bathroom & kitchen. located at apt 1r

    Mar 16, 1989 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 1 sty north apt 1b bathroom. located at apt 1b

    Mar 16, 1989 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 1 sty north apt 1r kitchen. located at apt 1r

    Mar 16, 1989 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 1 sty north apt 1r. located at apt 1r

    Mar 16, 1989 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling 2 sty apt 2 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Apr 23, 1987 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stys rear.

    Sep 9, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard.

    Sep 9, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar thru out.

    Sep 9, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration dropped celotex ceiling 2 sty east apt 2r bathroom. , section '' ''

    Sep 9, 1985 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items public halls all stys.

    Sep 9, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on walls at or near stairs all stys public halls.

    Sep 9, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 12

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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 · 3

  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit.on gas line time of inspection 1045am location cellar.@ time of inspection i observed new gas line from gas meter 1l & 3r to apt 1l & 3r no permit for this job on dob record.rem obtain all per

    Mar 7, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Gas being supplied to bldg w/o inspection & cert by dob time of inspection 1045am/location cellar.@ time of inspection i observed new gas line from gas meters 1l,& 3r to apt 1l & 3r gas meter valves opened @ ti

    Mar 7, 2016 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of fam. dept of bldgs records indicates that residence is legally approved for occupancy by 6 fam now altered for o

    Dec 30, 1998 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 4, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 1, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 1, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 31, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 4, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Dec 4, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Dec 4, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 16, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 24, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 14, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Mar 6, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Mar 6, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Mar 6, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 17, 2006 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 28, 2006 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Feb 26, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 26, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 24, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 14, 2004 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 14, 2004 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 14, 2004 · Apt NA

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 9, 2004 · Apt 12

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 25, 2004 · Apt 3 FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 8, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 8, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 8, 2003 · Apt 2R

    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
4,875 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3309 / 23
Assessed value
$603,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #371319, last renewed Jul 28, 2026.

Questions about 256 Irving Avenue

Who owns 256 Irving Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 256 Irving Ave LLC.

Does 256 Irving Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.

Is 256 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 256 Irving Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 256 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.