276 Throop Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The 8-unit, 4-story residential building at 276 Throop Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Richard Rosan and dating back to 1900, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years that warrant attention. Most notably, between 2024 and 2025, there have been multiple complaints and violations related to water supply problems, heat/hot water issues, plumbing concerns (particularly involving bathtubs/showers), and unsanitary conditions including pest infestations and garbage storage problems. While some of these issues were reportedly resolved, including heat/hot water complaints in December 2024, several inspection attempts by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) were unable to gain access to verify conditions.

The building currently has open violations from 2024 concerning a defective fire escape drop ladder, issues with plastered surfaces and water leaks in apartment 3B, and a roach infestation in the same unit. Additional violations from 2023 in apartment 4B were recently addressed, including concerns about smoke detectors, mold, plaster repairs, and carbon monoxide detectors. Recent rodent inspections have shown consistent rat activity throughout 2024-2025, with multiple bait applications recorded between March and May 2024, and two stings for rat activity in February and May 2025.

The building's bedbug reporting history from 2021-2024 shows no infestations or required treatments, though this is not necessarily indicative of current conditions. The property has a pattern of water-related issues, with multiple complaints about leaks (both slow and heavy) and plumbing problems, including a recent water supply complaint in March 2025 that was closed due to lack of access for inspection. The building's maintenance record shows a combination of resolved and ongoing issues, with particular attention needed to address the open violations and recurring pest problems.