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213 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Built 1931 · 3-story walk-up with stores · 6 apartments

7 immediately hazardous violations open. 35 open in all. On the state's rent-stabilization list for 2024.

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Open violations
357 · 26 · 2
Public record
Updated yesterdayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.

Violations issued each year

None issued since 2022. 35 violations before that, the first in 1993.

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Open per apartment
5.8 (35 open across 6 apartments)
Inspector last found a problem
4 Jun 2014 (visits that find nothing are not published)
What do these labels mean?
Tenant-reported
A resident's firsthand account of living here, moderated before it publishes, and labelled with whether we verified they lived there.
Official violation
A city inspector visited and recorded a code violation. HPD's own words, and its own hazard class.
Public complaint
A complaint somebody made to a city system, through HPD or 311. A report, not a finding: nobody has necessarily inspected it.
Public filing
A permit, a registration, a bedbug report: a document the owner filed with the city because the law requires it.
Court record
A Housing Court case HPD brought against the owner, or an eviction a city marshal carried out. A court's record: a case is an allegation until it ends in a finding.
Insufficient data
Not enough current information here to infer a pattern either way.

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Nothing above this section came from a tenant. It is all filed by the city, which means it only holds what somebody reported and an inspector wrote down, not what it is actually like to live here.

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Heat season

No heat or hot-water complaints or violations were recorded here last winter (2025–26). That is the city's record: it only holds what somebody reported.

WinterDaysComplaintsViolations
2025–26000

The rules, 1 October to 31 May: from 6am to 10pm, when it is below 55°F outside, the apartment must be at least 68°F; overnight it must be at least 62°F whatever the weather. Hot water must be at least 120°F all year. A tenant without heat can report it to 311.

Rent stabilization

Public filing

The owner registered at least one rent-stabilized apartment here with the state for 2024. The list does not say which apartments, or how many.

Source: Rent Guidelines Board building list, from the state's 2024 registrations. To know about one apartment, a tenant can ask the state for its rent history through Ask HCR.

City violations

Official violation

Immediately hazardous7 open

Class C. HPD considers the condition an immediate danger: no heat in winter, no hot water, lead paint where a child lives, a broken lock on the front door. The owner has 24 hours to correct it.

  • Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling sotuh room 3 sty west an apartment er1 97020881

    Issued 16 Jul 1997First no access to re- inspect violation 24 Apr 2002Lead paint§ 27-2013

  • Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint east wall center room 3 sty west an apartment er1 97020881

    Issued 16 Jul 1997First no access to re- inspect violation 24 Apr 2002Lead paint§ 27-2013

  • Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling center room 3 sty west an apartment medin 628 9744 er1 97020991

    Issued 16 Jul 1997First no access to re- inspect violation 24 Apr 2002Lead paint§ 27-2013

  • Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling center room 3 sty an apartment shadell 628 9749 er1 97020486, section '' ''

    Issued 11 Jul 1997First no access to re- inspect violation 24 Apr 2002Lead paint§ 27-2013

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats thru out 2 sty south an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 3 Nov 1996Notice sent out 20 Aug 2007Pests§ 27-2018

  • Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 3 sty an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 26 Jul 1993Notice sent out 20 Aug 2007Heat and hot water§ 27-2031

  • Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 3 sty west an apartment er1, section '' ''

    Issued 2 Jul 1993Notice sent out 20 Aug 2007Heat and hot water§ 27-2031

Hazardous26 open

Class B. A hazardous condition: a leak, mould, a defective floor. The owner has 30 days to correct it.

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches, 3rd story at east

    Issued 4 Jun 2014Notice sent out 5 Jun 2014Pests§ 27-2018

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs, 3rd story at east

    Issued 4 Jun 2014Notice sent out 5 Jun 2014Pests§ 27-2018

  • Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 22 Nov 2011Notice sent out 27 Nov 2011Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheet rock ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 22 Nov 2011Notice sent out 27 Nov 2011Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the missing mailbox door at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 22 Nov 2011Notice sent out 27 Nov 2011Entry, buzzer and mail§ 27-2005

  • 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

    Issued 23 Dec 2009Notice sent out 27 Dec 2009Electrical§ 27-2040

  • 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 required lights not on.

    Issued 1 Oct 2007Notice sent out 18 Oct 2007Electrical§ 27-2040

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing. tenants name ms. juan quispe. in the entire apartment -l, 2nd story

    Issued 17 Apr 2002Notice sent out 20 Aug 2007Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and bikes 3rd sty public hall

    Issued 11 Dec 1998Notice sent out 20 Aug 2007Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at riser ceiling and floor 2 sty west an apartment, section '' ''

    Issued 2 Jul 1998Notice sent out 20 Aug 2007Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

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  • Abate the nuisance consisting of water stains ceiling kitchen 3 sty west an apartment

    Issued 16 Jul 1997Notice sent out 20 Aug 2007Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & raoches kitchen 3 sty west an apartment

    Issued 16 Jul 1997Notice sent out 20 Aug 2007Pests§ 27-2018

  • Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tiles kitchen 3 sty west an apartment

    Issued 16 Jul 1997Notice sent out 20 Aug 2007Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty west an apartment medina

    Issued 16 Jul 1997Notice sent out 20 Aug 2007Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 sty rear

    Issued 16 Jul 1997Notice sent out 20 Aug 2007Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • 2011, 2012 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof rear

    Issued 16 Jul 1997Notice sent out 20 Aug 2007Garbage and cleanliness§ 27-2010

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of water stains ceiling center room 3 sty west an apartment

    Issued 16 Jul 1997Notice sent out 20 Aug 2007Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 2 sty south an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 3 Nov 1996Notice sent out 20 Aug 2007Pests§ 27-2018

  • Properly repair the broken or defective wood door entrance 2 sty south an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 1 Nov 1995Notice sent out 20 Aug 2007Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall center room 2 sty south an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 1 Nov 1995Notice sent out 20 Aug 2007Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 2 sty south an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 1 Nov 1995Notice sent out 20 Aug 2007Pests§ 27-2018

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty south an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 1 Nov 1995Notice sent out 20 Aug 2007Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor kitchen 2 sty south an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 1 Nov 1995Notice sent out 20 Aug 2007Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling kitchen 2 sty south an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 1 Nov 1995Notice sent out 20 Aug 2007Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the missing window upper and lower sashes bathroom 2 sty south an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 1 Nov 1995Notice sent out 20 Aug 2007Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling bathroom 2 sty south an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 1 Nov 1995Notice sent out 20 Aug 2007Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

Non-hazardous2 open

Class A. The least serious band: chipped plaster, a missing cabinet, a peeling ceiling in a hallway. The owner has 90 days to correct it.

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 22 Nov 2011Notice sent out 27 Nov 2011Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Properly secure the loose electric light fixture ceiling kitchen 2 sty south an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 1 Nov 1995Notice sent out 20 Aug 2007Electrical§ 27-2005

37 violations on record in total, 35 of them open. The count at the top of this page counts habitability violations only.

Complaints to the city

Public complaint

Complaints are reports made to the city. They are not confirmed findings. They come from HPD and from 311, and the same problem can appear more than once if more than one neighbour called.

2 complaints in three years, 1 of them in the last twelve months.

  • Noise1 / 1
  • Pests0 / 1

Last twelve months / last three years. The solid part of each bar is the last twelve months.

Court records

Court record

Housing Court cases

Cases the city’s housing department (HPD) brought against the owner, usually to force repairs or restore heat. A case is an allegation; where the court recorded an outcome, it is shown.

No HPD Housing Court cases on record for this building.

Evictions

Residential evictions carried out by a city marshal since 2017. Most follow a case for unpaid rent, so a count here is not by itself a finding about the building or the landlord. We show how many, never which apartment.

No marshal evictions recorded at this building since 2017.

Filings

Public filing

Building permits

No DOB permits filed for this building in the last five years.

Annual bedbug report

Every multiple dwelling in New York must file this once a year. A report of zero infested units is good news. No report is not: failing to file is itself a violation.

  • 2025No infested units reported (2024 report)
Show 8 earlier reports
  • 2024No infested units reported (2023 report)
  • 2023No infested units reported (2022 report)
  • 2023No infested units reported (2021 report)
  • 2021No infested units reported (2020 report)
  • 20214 of 6 units reported infested (2019 report)
  • 2020No infested units reported (2018 report)
  • 2020No infested units reported (2018 report)
  • 2019No infested units reported (2017 report)

Ownership and management

Public filing

Associations come from registration records and may be incomplete. Owners register with HPD once a year, so a change of hands can go unrecorded for a full cycle.

  • Registered managing agent

    JOSEPH FRAGALA

    Public records list JOSEPH FRAGALA as the registered managing agent for this address as of 9 Nov 2025. Source: HPD registration.

    Other buildings listed under this agent (10 in the records we hold)

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  • Owner of record

    GABJO REALTY 2 LLC

    Public records list GABJO REALTY 2 LLC as the owner of record for this address as of 9 Nov 2025. Source: HPD registration.

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What to ask at the viewing

Drawn from this building’s record above. They are questions, not conclusions: the point is to find out, in the twenty minutes you get inside, what the public record cannot tell you.

  1. The city currently has 7 open immediately-hazardous violations on this building. Ask which apartments they concern, how many are in the one you would be renting, and when HPD re-inspects.
  2. The owner has filed a bedbug report for this building (most recently for the year ending 2025). Ask when the building was last treated, how often an exterminator comes, and whether treatment covers the whole line of apartments or only the one that complained.
  3. This building dates from 1931 and has 4 open lead-paint violations on record. If a child under six will live here, ask what testing and remediation has been done and ask for it in writing.
  4. Leaks and plumbing come up on this building's record. Ask which apartments were affected and whether the cause was ever found: 0 complaints in the last twelve months.
  5. Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
  6. Ask who to call when something breaks, what happens after hours and at weekends, and how long a repair normally takes.

Ask for anything that matters in writing; an email after the viewing is enough. We are not your lawyer and this is not legal advice.

Questions about this building

BBL 3032800003 · Block 3280, Lot 3 · Building class S5