179 Troutman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The three-story, six-unit building at 179 Troutman Street in Bushwick, owned by Miguel Ponce, was constructed in 1931 and has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there is an ongoing concern with lead paint compliance, with open violations as of 2020 concerning Apartments 1L, 1R, and 3R related to the failure to properly certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during unit vacancy. The building has a substantial record of heating and hot water complaints, particularly in February 2019 when multiple complaints were filed, though some were resolved promptly, and including a 2020 emergency complaint that was closed.

Safety violations have included issues with window guards (2019) and multiple emergency violations in March 2019 involving carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and plumbing issues. The property has undergone regular bedbug reporting since 2021, with recent filings (2023-2025) showing zero infested or re-infested units. Recent inspections reveal persistent challenges with rodent activity, with multiple inspections in 2024-2025 showing either passed or rat activity results.

The building has had periodic maintenance issues documented through 311 calls, including complaints about walls (paint/plaster) and various other maintenance matters. While some violations from 2019 were closed, including those related to floor repairs in Apartment 1L, and a 2019 complaint regarding illegal commercial use in a residential zone was marked closed (though inspection access was not granted). The most recent rodent inspection in April 2025 passed, though prior inspections indicate continued challenges with rat activity, suggesting ongoing pest control efforts are necessary. The building's record shows a mix of resolved and open violations, with particular attention needed to the lead paint compliance issues that have persisted since 2020.