870 Troy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

870 Troy Avenue is a 4-story, 8-unit residential building constructed in 1926, currently owned by Cynthia Caton and classified as a New Law Tenement. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent months, particularly regarding heating and plumbing systems. Between March and April 2025, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water systems, with violations issued during inspections showing the problem affected the entire building.

The building also faced significant plumbing issues in April 2025, with three emergency service requests regarding basin/sink problems, though these were reportedly corrected according to HPD records. An earlier water leak incident from October 2024 resulted in issued violations. The Department of Buildings records indicate several concerning violations related to safety systems that remain active, including failures to file external low-pressure inspection reports from 2018 to 2023, and a violation from 2019 for not filing the 2017 boiler inspection report.

Apartment 4B has been the subject of multiple open violations as of November 2024, including issues with pests (mice infestation), water leaks, mold, and various repair needs involving plaster surfaces and window mechanisms. Historical inspections from 2013 and 2017 did pass rodent inspections, suggesting occasional infestations may be an ongoing concern. The building's age and the pattern of maintenance issues visible in the records suggest ongoing challenges with building systems, though recent HPD responses indicate some level of remediation has occurred when complaints are filed.