1446 Troy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The three-story, seven-unit tenement at 1446 Troy Avenue, built in 1930 and currently owned by Eliane Chattah, has experienced several significant maintenance and health-related issues in recent years. Most notably, the building has been grappling with persistent rodent problems, with multiple inspections in 2025 (most recently in June 2025) showing rat activity and the application of bait. The property has also faced recurring food safety concerns, with multiple Department of Health complaints about contaminated food establishments between 2024-2025, including recent food poisoning incidents.

In 2022, substantial issues were identified in Apartment 3B, including lead paint hazards, peeling paint, and safety equipment concerns, though some violations were subsequently closed. The building has a pattern of moisture-related problems, with documented water leaks in 2021 and recent sanitation concerns about garbage storage. While the building's bedbug reports for 2020-2025 indicate no infestations, the property has experienced multiple housing maintenance code violations related to various systems, including emergency heat/hot water issues in 2020-2021 and various inspection requirements, including annual bedbug reporting. Recent inspections and maintenance requests suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and sanitation.

The Health Department has conducted multiple inspections regarding rodent activity throughout 2023-2025, and while some rodent control measures have been implemented, the problem appears to persist. The building's most recent bedbug report (2025) indicates no current infestations, which marks an improvement compared to previous years, and there have been no recent complaints specifically mentioning bedbug issues. The property has experienced recurrent violations requiring attention to lead paint hazards, though some of these violations have been addressed through the years. While many past complaints have been resolved, the frequency of recent rodent-related service requests and food safety concerns suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and hygiene standards.