255 Troy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

This three-story, five-unit building at 255 Troy Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Jacob Lang, was constructed in 1925 and is classified as a converted Class A building. The property has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, particularly regarding building access systems, with multiple complaints about bell/buzzer/intercom problems between 2023 and 2025, including two instances where inspectors could not gain access to perform proper evaluations (most recently in April 2025).

Other notable incidents include a power outage in November 2024, emergency door problems in 2024-2025, and various plumbing and electrical issues, all of which were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and found to have no violations. The building has maintained a good record regarding pest control, with six consecutive annual bedbug filings between 2019 and 2025 reporting zero infested units, and no signs of re-infestation. Rodent inspections in 2018 resulted in a passing grade.

Three notable violations were recorded - one regarding the annual bedbug report filing requirement (closed in 2024), another related to a street number visibility issue (open since June 2023), and a previous bedbug report violation from 2021 (closed). The building has experienced various maintenance issues over the past few years, including plumbing problems (toilet issues), appliance concerns (electric/gas range), water leaks, and multiple door-related problems, though most of these complaints were closed without violations. While the property has had its share of maintenance issues, the absence of active violations and the regular filing of bedbug reports with zero infestations suggest systematic management of pest control and compliance with most housing regulations.