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219 Troutman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Built 1931 · 3-story walk-up · 6 apartments

No open housing violations.

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Open violations
None openNo open housing violations on record.
Public record
Updated yesterdayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.

Violations issued each year

None issued since 2022. 68 violations before that, the first in 1985.

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Inspector last found a problem
18 Dec 2015 (visits that find nothing are not published)
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Tenant-reported
A resident's firsthand account of living here, moderated before it publishes, and labelled with whether we verified they lived there.
Official violation
A city inspector visited and recorded a code violation. HPD's own words, and its own hazard class.
Public complaint
A complaint somebody made to a city system, through HPD or 311. A report, not a finding: nobody has necessarily inspected it.
Public filing
A permit, a registration, a bedbug report: a document the owner filed with the city because the law requires it.
Court record
A Housing Court case HPD brought against the owner, or an eviction a city marshal carried out. A court's record: a case is an allegation until it ends in a finding.
Insufficient data
Not enough current information here to infer a pattern either way.

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Nothing above this section came from a tenant. It is all filed by the city, which means it only holds what somebody reported and an inspector wrote down, not what it is actually like to live here.

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Heat season

No heat or hot-water complaints or violations were recorded here last winter (2025–26). That is the city's record: it only holds what somebody reported.

WinterDaysComplaintsViolations
2025–26000

The rules, 1 October to 31 May: from 6am to 10pm, when it is below 55°F outside, the apartment must be at least 68°F; overnight it must be at least 62°F whatever the weather. Hot water must be at least 120°F all year. A tenant without heat can report it to 311.

Rent stabilization

Public filing

This building is not on the state's list of buildings with rent-stabilized apartments for 2024. That is not proof none are: an owner who did not register is missing from the list too.

Source: Rent Guidelines Board building list, from the state's 2024 registrations. To know about one apartment, a tenant can ask the state for its rent history through Ask HCR.

City violations

Official violation

Nothing open. 76 violations in the record, all of them closed.

68 closed violations, plus 8 closed paperwork filings

Closed means HPD recorded the violation as corrected, or dismissed it. Both appear here, because the difference matters and only HPD’s own status line says which it was.

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling boiler room cellar.

    Issued 11 Jun 1991Violation dismissed 26 Mar 2024Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling & walls front room & east walls 1 sty west an apartment rear & 1 from front rooms heraldo no phone., section '' ''

    Issued 4 Jun 1991Violation closed 2 Oct 2016Lead paint§ 27-2013

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 9 Mar 2014Violation closed 8 Jun 2016Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at west

    Issued 9 Mar 2014Violation closed 8 Jun 2016Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 9 Mar 2014Violation closed 8 Jun 2016Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 2nd door from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 9 Mar 2014Violation closed 8 Jun 2016Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required, light fixture present

    Issued 18 Dec 2015Violation closed 6 Jun 2016Electrical§ 27-2040

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of uncaped shut-off valve at west wall in the 4th room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 9 Mar 2014Violation closed 6 Jun 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005 +1

  • Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1;, 2nd story at west

    Issued 9 Mar 2014Violation closed 6 Jun 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

  • Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at building's entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 9 Mar 2014Violation closed 6 Jun 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2005 +1

  • Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room locked at cee d

    Issued 3 Mar 2014Violation dismissed 6 Jun 2016Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment, 2nd story

    Issued 3 Mar 2014Violation closed 6 Jun 2016Heat and hot water§ 27-2031

  • Remove the illegal fastening -- double cylinder key operated lock installed on door street entrance to building

    Issued 3 Aug 2011Violation closed 6 Jun 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen, 2nd story at west

    Issued 30 Jun 2011Violation closed 6 Jun 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at the door at entrance to bldg

    Issued 14 May 2011Violation closed 6 Jun 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2005 +1

  • Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operative lock installed at entrance door to building

    Issued 14 Jan 2009Violation closed 6 Jun 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2005 +1

  • Remove the illegal fastening double cyclinder key operative lock installed at entrance door to building

    Issued 7 Nov 2008Violation closed 6 Jun 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2005 +1

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty west an apartment.

    Issued 11 Jun 1991Violation closed 6 Jun 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires wall boiler room cellar.

    Issued 11 Jun 1991Violation closed 6 Jun 2016Heat and hot water§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling cellar rear.

    Issued 11 Jun 1991Violation closed 6 Jun 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors 3 sty west an apartment.

    Issued 11 Jun 1991Violation closed 6 Jun 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2044

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 1 sty an apartment.

    Issued 4 Jun 1991Violation closed 6 Jun 2016Fire and safety equipment§ D26-10.01 +1

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold... 10 sq ft. at north wall in the bathroom, 2nd story at west

    Issued 9 Mar 2014Violation dismissed 12 Nov 2015Mold and damp§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 9 Mar 2014Violation dismissed 12 Nov 2015Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 9 Mar 2014Violation dismissed 12 Nov 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the 3rd room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 9 Mar 2014Violation dismissed 12 Nov 2015Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, east wall in the 3rd room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 9 Mar 2014Violation dismissed 12 Nov 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from north at east wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at west

    Issued 9 Mar 2014Violation dismissed 12 Nov 2015Doors and windows§ 27-2013

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate, 2nd story at west

    Issued 9 Mar 2014Violation dismissed 12 Nov 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing, 2nd story at west

    Issued 9 Mar 2014Violation dismissed 12 Nov 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, north wall, west wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at west

    Issued 9 Mar 2014Violation dismissed 12 Nov 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 2nd room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 9 Mar 2014Violation dismissed 12 Nov 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate... in the entire apartment, 2nd story at south

    Issued 15 Aug 2011Violation dismissed 12 Nov 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate.. in the kitchen, 2nd story at west

    Issued 30 Jun 2011Violation dismissed 12 Nov 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment, 2nd story

    Issued 15 May 2011Violation dismissed 12 Nov 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment, 2nd story

    Issued 15 May 2011Violation dismissed 12 Nov 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate, in the kitchen, 2nd story

    Issued 15 May 2011Violation dismissed 12 Nov 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of water stain ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story

    Issued 15 May 2011Violation dismissed 12 Nov 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story

    Issued 15 May 2011Violation dismissed 12 Nov 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors front and rear entrance to 1 sty north an apartment.

    Issued 11 Jun 1991Violation dismissed 12 Nov 2015Fire and safety equipment§ D26-20.07

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling 1 sty east an apartment kitchen.

    Issued 11 Jun 1991Violation dismissed 12 Nov 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at sink kitchen 1st sty an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 11 Jun 1991Violation dismissed 12 Nov 2015Leaks and plumbing§ D26-10.01

  • Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.

    Issued 11 Jun 1991Violation dismissed 12 Nov 2015Garbage and cleanliness§ D26-11.01 +2

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors 3 sty east an apartment.

    Issued 11 Jun 1991Violation dismissed 12 Nov 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2044

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall 2nd room from rear 2 sty west an apartment, section '' ''

    Issued 4 Jun 1991Violation dismissed 12 Nov 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wall over sink 2 sty west an apartment kitchen., section '' ''

    Issued 4 Jun 1991Violation dismissed 12 Nov 2015Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2013

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 2 sty west an apartment front room., section '' ''

    Issued 4 Jun 1991Violation dismissed 12 Nov 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches thru out 2 sty west an apartment, section '' ''

    Issued 4 Jun 1991Violation dismissed 12 Nov 2015Pests§ 27-2018

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty west an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 4 Jun 1991Violation dismissed 12 Nov 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg & walls kitchen 1 sty north an apartment.

    Issued 4 Jun 1991Violation dismissed 12 Nov 2015Walls and ceilings§ D26-12.01

  • Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 2 sty east an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 25 Oct 1985Violation dismissed 12 Nov 2015Doors and windows§ D26-20.01

  • Replace with new the missing two balusters at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Issued 9 Mar 2014Violation closed 14 Oct 2015Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of gas range at public hall, 2nd story

    Issued 30 Jun 2011Violation closed 14 Oct 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts required

    Issued 10 Jan 2007Violation closed 14 Oct 2015Electrical§ 27-2040

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment, 1st story

    Issued 14 Jul 2006Violation closed 14 Oct 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment, 1st story

    Issued 14 Jul 2006Violation closed 14 Oct 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling thru-out in the bathroom, 1st story

    Issued 14 Jul 2006Violation closed 14 Oct 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at sink in the kitchen, 1st story

    Issued 14 Jul 2006Violation closed 14 Oct 2015Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl... in the bathroom, 1st story

    Issued 14 Jul 2006Violation closed 14 Oct 2015§ 27-2026

  • 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder rear.

    Issued 11 Jun 1991Violation closed 14 Oct 2015§ 53

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bags 1 sty public hall rear.

    Issued 11 Jun 1991Violation closed 14 Oct 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls all stys public halls.

    Issued 11 Jun 1991Violation closed 14 Oct 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods rear.

    Issued 11 Jun 1991Violation closed 14 Oct 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005

  • 2011, 2012 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.

    Issued 11 Jun 1991Violation closed 14 Oct 2015Garbage and cleanliness§ 27-2010

  • Replace with new the missing 50 watt light in fixture front entrance to bldg.

    Issued 4 Jun 1991Violation closed 14 Oct 2015§ D26-10.01

  • And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 & 3 sty balconies rear.

    Issued 4 Jun 1991Violation closed 14 Oct 2015Fire and safety equipment§ D26-10.01 +1

  • Replace with new the missing baluster of balustrade 3 sty pub hall.

    Issued 4 Jun 1991Violation closed 14 Oct 2015§ D26-10.01

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of soda bottles & cans etc 3 sty pub hall.

    Issued 4 Jun 1991Violation closed 14 Oct 2015Fire and safety equipment§ D26-10.01 +1

76 violations on record in total, 0 of them open. The count at the top of this page counts habitability violations only.

Complaints to the city

Public complaint

Complaints are reports made to the city. They are not confirmed findings. They come from HPD and from 311, and the same problem can appear more than once if more than one neighbour called.

3 complaints in three years, 0 of them in the last twelve months.

  • Noise0 / 2
  • Heat and hot water0 / 1

Last twelve months / last three years. The solid part of each bar is the last twelve months.

Court records

Court record

Housing Court cases

Cases the city’s housing department (HPD) brought against the owner, usually to force repairs or restore heat. A case is an allegation; where the court recorded an outcome, it is shown.

1 case, all closed.

  • Heat and Hot Water

    Opened 28 Apr 2014

Evictions

Residential evictions carried out by a city marshal since 2017. Most follow a case for unpaid rent, so a count here is not by itself a finding about the building or the landlord. We show how many, never which apartment.

No marshal evictions recorded at this building since 2017.

Filings

Public filing

Building permits

No DOB permits filed for this building in the last five years.

Annual bedbug report

Every multiple dwelling in New York must file this once a year. A report of zero infested units is good news. No report is not: failing to file is itself a violation.

  • 2026No infested units reported (2024 report)
Show 4 earlier reports
  • 2025No infested units reported (2023 report)
  • 2024No infested units reported (2022 report)
  • 2022No infested units reported (2021 report)
  • 2021No infested units reported (2019 report)

Ownership and management

Public filing

Associations come from registration records and may be incomplete. Owners register with HPD once a year, so a change of hands can go unrecorded for a full cycle.

  • Owner of record and managing agent

    219 TROUTMAN LLC

    Public records list 219 TROUTMAN LLC as the owner of record and the registered managing agent for this address as of 2 Sept 2025. Source: HPD registration.

Wrong company, wrong date, or a change that is not reflected here? Report a correction.

What to ask at the viewing

Drawn from this building’s record above. They are questions, not conclusions: the point is to find out, in the twenty minutes you get inside, what the public record cannot tell you.

  1. The city recorded 1 mould violation here, most recently in 2014, all since closed. Closed means the city stopped checking, not that the damp is gone. Ask to look behind furniture and under sinks, and ask what was done the last time; a repaint is not a repair.
  2. The owner has filed a bedbug report for this building (most recently for the year ending 2026). Ask when the building was last treated, how often an exterminator comes, and whether treatment covers the whole line of apartments or only the one that complained.
  3. Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
  4. Ask who to call when something breaks, what happens after hours and at weekends, and how long a repair normally takes.

Ask for anything that matters in writing; an email after the viewing is enough. We are not your lawyer and this is not legal advice.

Questions about this building

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