1444 Troy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The three-story, four-unit residential building at 1444 Troy Avenue in East Flatbush, owned by David Stephens, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges since at least 2018. The property, built in 1899 and classed as a HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A building, has documented multiple heat and hot water service interruptions, with the most recent emergency complaint occurring in January 2025. There have been recurring issues with rodent activity, as evidenced by multiple Department of Health and Mental Hygiene complaints and inspections showing rat sightings in 2023.

The building has also faced significant infrastructure concerns, particularly regarding exterior walls, with active Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations from 2018-2020 totaling over $90,000 in penalties, documenting various cracks and structural issues at exterior exposure #1, specifically near second and third-floor windows. Recent inspections in 2024 identified several maintenance code violations requiring attention to self-closing doors throughout the building, including in basement and apartment entrances. Previous violations from 2023 also noted various issues, including the need to repair plastered surfaces and electrical outlets in Apartment 1, as well as general maintenance reminders.

While the building's management has addressed some violations (as indicated by their "closed" status), several ECB violations remain active, including a Class B violation concerning fire retardant material in the basement ceiling. A bedbug report from March 2024 indicated no infestations during the previous year, though this would need to be verified against more recent data. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with heating systems, pest control, and building envelope maintenance, though the property has undergone various inspections and received both emergency and non-emergency response visits from regulatory agencies over the years.