18-61 Troutman Street, Queens, NY 11385

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 18-61 Troutman Street in Ridgewood, owned by Noach Sander and constructed in 1930, has experienced persistent heating and plumbing issues over the past two years, with the most recent heat/hot water complaints occurring in January 2025 affecting the entire building. These heating problems have become a recurring theme, with multiple HPD complaints in 2023-2024, including a December 2023 incident where inspectors were unable to access the building for inspection.

The building has also faced significant maintenance challenges, particularly in apartment 3F, where multiple violations were documented in February 2024, including mold issues, pest infestations (mice and roaches), defective self-closing doors, and problems with carbon monoxide detectors. While some violations have been marked as closed, several remain open as of the latest inspection. The property has a documented history of rodent issues, with multiple bait applications conducted between late 2023 and early 2024, and previous rodent activity noted in 2019 and 2012 inspections.

Despite these challenges, the building has maintained an active bedbug reporting record showing no infestations or eradications between 2022 and 2025. Recent inspections have shown evidence of rat activity, prompting repeated bait applications as part of an ongoing pest management effort. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic services and building upkeep, with particular attention needed to address the recurring heating system problems and the remaining open violations in apartment 3F.