18-71 Troutman Street, Queens, NY 11385

18-71 Troutman Street is a 3-story, 6-unit residential building constructed in 1930, currently owned by Lisa Ficalora. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, most notably two emergency incidents in 2020 and 2021 involving heat/hot water and electrical problems (no lighting) that required HPD intervention, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these conditions. The building's fire escape has documented violations since 2017, with open Class A and C violations regarding rust removal and defective components at the front fire escape landing that remain unaddressed as of 2023.

The building's maintenance history reveals recurring infrastructure concerns, particularly regarding access to essential systems. A 1990 inspection found multiple issues including a concealed ceiling leak in the first-floor apartment, defective self-closing doors, and various public hall maintenance needs, though these were later certified as addressed in 2024. More recent inspections showed periodic rodent activity, with the most recent inspection in December 2023 passing compliance, following previous non-compliance in October 2023.

Notably, the building has maintained a consistent record of no bedbug infestations in the past five years (2019-2024), and the last reported illegal plumbing work complaint from 2018 was not substantiated due to lack of access. The property's inspection history reveals ongoing challenges with maintenance access, as evidenced by multiple instances where inspectors could not gain entry to verify reported issues. While many historical violations have been resolved over time, the persistence of certain open violations (especially regarding the fire escape) suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building has undergone various repairs and maintenance activities as required by Housing Maintenance Codes, with several historical violations from 1990 finally certified as addressed in 2024, though a 1990 inspection noted multiple issues including problems with the plastered surfaces and paint in the public hall.