18-79 Troutman Street, Queens, NY 11385

The 3-story, 6-unit tenement building at 18-79 Troutman Street in Ridgewood, built in 1930 and currently owned by Gregory Laspina, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues over the past several years. Most concerning are recurring issues with heat, hot water, and electrical systems, particularly highlighted by multiple emergency complaints in 2025 alone, including a complete building outage of heat/hot water and power. The building has also faced persistent water-related problems, with plumbing violations noted in early 2025 and multiple water leak issues documented through 2023-2024.

Rodent activity has been a recurring problem, with inspections showing rat activity as recently as October 2024, and the presence of roaches and mice infestations documented in 2023-2024. The property has numerous open violations that require attention, particularly in Apartment 2F, which has multiple issues including mold, water leaks, and various maintenance concerns documented in 2023. The building's systems have also been problematic, with multiple violations related to boiler operation and maintenance.

The Department of Buildings records show several inspectors' attempts to gain access for inspections between 2018 and 2023, suggesting possible compliance challenges. Most notably, there are multiple open violations related to external low pressure inspections, with records showing failures to file required inspection reports from 2018 through 2024, with penalties totaling over $25,000. The building's history of code violations and maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with property maintenance and systems reliability, particularly affecting residents' basic services like heat, hot water, and electrical systems.