141 Troutman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

141 Troutman Street is a 3-story, 6-unit residential building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Joel Lefkowitz. The property has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of complaints emerging in May 2025, including issues with mold, pest infestations, security system failures, flooring problems, and electrical lighting outages. While these complaints were categorized as emergency or non-emergency, it's notable that the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to complete inspections for several of these complaints, which raises potential concerns about access and maintenance response protocols.

The building has a documented history of water-related issues, particularly affecting apartment 1R, where violations for water leaks and mold were issued in 2022-2023. Additionally, apartment 3R has had multiple violations related to mold and maintenance issues as of 2022, including problems with bathroom ceilings and self-closing doors. The property has faced recurring pest control challenges, with multiple reports of pest infestations between 2020 and 2025.

While rat activity has been documented in various inspections between 2022-2025, the most recent June 2025 inspection resulted in a "Passed" status. The building's fire safety systems have also required attention, with past violations noted for missing smoke detectors. Notably, three attempts to inspect various units in 2023-2025 have been recorded as "unable to complete inspection," warranting concern about access to resolve maintenance issues. Despite these challenges, the building's Bedbug Reporting history shows consistent compliance with zero reported infestations since 2020, and recent rodent inspections as of June 2025 have passed.