239 Troutman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

239 Troutman Street is a 3-story, 6-unit residential building located in Bushwick, built in 1931 and currently owned by Moshe Wilhelm. The property has experienced significant maintenance issues over the past two years, with persistent problems particularly in 2023-2024 including multiple water leaks, pest infestations, and sanitary violations. Most notably, in June 2023, there were simultaneous complaints about mold, water leaks, and pest infestations, all resulting in Housing Maintenance Code violations.

The building's maintenance history shows recurring plumbing and water-related issues, with multiple slow and heavy water leaks reported through 2023. Apartment 1R has documented violations related to pest infestation (roaches), water leaks, and various maintenance issues including problems with windows and cabinet doors, though these violations were certified as corrected in early 2024. The property has faced ongoing challenges with rodent activity, with multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025 consistently showing rat activity, though some bait applications were conducted in response.

Fire safety concerns were temporarily raised in mid-2023 when there were violations related to obstructions in fire escape egress, specifically involving flower pots on the 2nd and 3rd stories, but these appear to have been addressed by June 2023. The building has a consistent record of no bedbug infestations reported in recent years, as shown in annual filings from 2019 through 2024. While there was a complaint about illegal conversion in May 2023, this was marked as "Access Denied" during inspection. The most recent service request was made in December 2023 regarding a water leak, which was inspected with no violations found, though this follows a pattern of previous water-related complaints.