234 Troutman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

234 Troutman Street is a 6-unit, 3-story Old Law Tenement building located in Bushwick, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Ismael Feliciano. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints recorded between 2022-2025, particularly concentrated in the winter months of late 2024 and early 2025. Most recently, in March 2025, there were two emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water problems, one for the entire building and another for an individual apartment.

Violations were issued, though HPD was unable to gain access to some units during inspections. In December 2024, violations were found in apartment 3B regarding defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, though these were certified as corrected in January 2025. Historical complaints have also been addressed, including plumbing issues (bathtub/shower) and door problems in August 2023, as well as some unsanitary conditions involving pests reported in December 2022.

The building has maintained a generally good record regarding pest management, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past five years (2020-2025) and all recent rodent inspections from 2019 to 2025 showing passed results. Recent inspection records show some improvement in safety compliance, as evidenced by the closure of several violations, including those related to excessive vegetation creating an emergency egress hazard and various safety notice requirements. However, there remains an open violation from 2021 regarding bathroom repairs in apartment 2B, and some heating system-related violations from late 2024 that are currently listed as open. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with the heating system, particularly during colder months, though other maintenance issues have generally been addressed in a timely manner.