18-95 Troutman Street, Queens, NY 11385

The three-story, 5-unit residential building at 18-95 Troutman Street in Ridgewood, owned by Slawomir Kurzyna, was constructed in 1930 and has experienced a range of maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in December 2024, there was an emergency response to both electrical lighting problems and mold issues, along with multiple non-emergency maintenance concerns including problems with radiators, various paint and plaster issues, flooring problems, and an appliance malfunction (specifically a refrigerator).

A December 2024 inspection of Apartment 1R revealed multiple violations including rodent infestation, defective radiator valve, broken window counterbalance, bathroom tile issues, and several problems related to water leaks and surface damage in the kitchen. While there have been historical rodent problems, recent bedbug reports from 2022-2024 indicate none of the units have experienced infestations. The building has a history of plumbing-related concerns, with complaints about illegal plumbing work noted in 2018 and 2020, though inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate these complaints.

There have been multiple rodent inspections between 2014 and 2019, with varying results including periods of rat activity and instances requiring bait application. However, recent inspections have shown improvement in this area, with the most recent bedbug reports (2020-2024) indicating no infestations and successful eradication of any previous occurrences. The property has required attention to various maintenance issues, with most violations being closed as of January 2025, though one B-class violation regarding window repairs remains open.