26 Throop Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

26 Throop Avenue is a three-story, 2-family house located in Williamsburg, built in 1931 and currently owned by Rose Lefkowitz. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, most notably in January 2022 when multiple tenants reported building-wide problems, and in September 2021 when violations were issued for inadequate hot water in the second-floor apartment. The property has undergone several inspections and received multiple violations, including two active Environmental Control Board violations from March 2022 regarding unpermitted work related to electrical and plumbing modifications, with penalties totaling $1,650.

Inspection records show historical concerns with building systems, including a power outage in March 2021, indoor air quality issues from construction in June 2021, and pest infestations reported in July 2020. The building's maintenance history shows attention to various building systems, with recent records indicating no bedbug infestations reported in the past five years (2019-2024). Various violations have been addressed over time, including safety concerns related to fire escape access, heating system access, and maintenance of common areas.

The Department of Buildings has recorded multiple complaints over the years, though access issues have often prevented complete inspections, including complaints in 2020-2023 regarding construction work, gas utility concerns, illegal conversion, and building stability. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements over the last five years, consistently showing zero infested units. While the building has faced numerous maintenance challenges over the years, recent bedbug reports and the absence of new violations in the past year suggest improved conditions. However, the active ECB violations for unpermitted work from 2022 remain a notable concern in the building's recent history, with associated penalties still due.