231 Troy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 10-unit, 3-story building at 231 Troy Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Carlyle Joseph and constructed in 1907, has experienced a range of significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there was a cluster of complaints in late 2024 regarding unsanitary conditions (pests), flooring issues, and cabinet problems, all of which resulted in violations being issued by HPD in March 2025.

Earlier, in 2024, the building faced multiple maintenance challenges, including heating issues affecting the entire building, power outages, plumbing problems in sinks and bathrooms, and appliance-related concerns, all of which were classified as non-emergency or emergency complaints. The building has an active ECB violation from July 2024 regarding obstructed fire escape exit, with a $12,500 penalty, and several open violations from 2023 concerning apartment 3C's maintenance issues, including problems with light fixtures, plaster surfaces, bathtub, and faucet repairs.

Historical records show the property has faced serious regulatory challenges, including illegal transient use violations in 2022 related to apartment 3C, resulting in multiple code violation citations regarding fire safety and egress requirements, though these were later resolved. The building's maintenance history also reveals regular pest management challenges, with the most recent bedbug report (2024) showing no affected units, and historical rodent inspections indicating varying levels of rodent activity, with temporary issues noted in 2018 and 2019. A recent active violation from April 2023 pertains to the failure to file the 2022 external low-pressure inspection report.