423 Throop Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 6-unit, 3-story Old Law Tenement building at 423 Throop Avenue, owned by Ismene Speliotis, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past year and beyond. Most recently, in October 2024, multiple service requests were filed regarding water-related problems, including damp spots, slow leaks, and mold issues, though HPD was unable to complete inspections of these complaints. The building has a documented pattern of heat and hot water problems, with multiple emergency complaints in late 2023 regarding both apartment-specific and building-wide issues, particularly in November 2023.

These complaints followed an active period of heating system violations noted in 2023-2024 for failure to file annual boiler inspection reports, with an active ECB violation from 2021 relating to boiler room conditions and missing safety equipment. The building's maintenance record shows ongoing concerns with safety systems and basic services. In late 2023, violations were issued regarding missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 3R. Multiple housing maintenance code violations remain open from November 2023, including problems with water leakage, heating systems, and public hall conditions.

Historical data reveals a pattern of rodent activity, with inspections in 2019-2022 showing rat activity, though a compliant inspection in 2024 marked an improvement. The building's environmental conditions have been monitored through bedbug and rodent inspections, with the most recent bedbug report (2025) showing no active infestations. While the building has passed recent rodent inspections, the persistent heating, water, and safety system issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has also faced various regulatory scrutiny over the years, including violations for illegal conversion (2019) and multiple boiler-related issues (2021-2024), though some of these appear to have been resolved or are currently pending resolution.