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234 Troutman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

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

9 immediately hazardous violations open. 17 open in all. On the state's rent-stabilization list for 2024.

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Open violations
179 · 6 · 2
Public record
Updated todayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.

Violations issued each year

Violations issued each year
YearHazardousNon-hazardous
202200
202330
202440
202592
2026 so far61

Plus 36 violations from 1998 to 2021. Counted when issued, whether open or fixed since. Paperwork left out.

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Found most often since 2022
  • Fire and safety equipment 12
  • Heat and hot water 5
  • Walls and ceilings 4
Open per apartment
2.8 (17 open across 6 apartments)
Inspector last found a problem
7 Jul 2026 (visits that find nothing are not published)
What do these labels mean?
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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Heat season

Last winter (2025–26), the city received heat or hot-water complaints about this building on 2 days.

WinterDaysComplaintsViolations
2025–26220

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

The owner registered at least one rent-stabilized apartment here with the state for 2024. The list does not say which apartments, or how many.

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

Immediately hazardous9 open

Class C. HPD considers the condition an immediate danger: no heat in winter, no hot water, lead paint where a child lives, a broken lock on the front door. The owner has 24 hours to correct it.

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 7 Jul 2026Not complied with 22 Oct 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Remove the illegal fastening hasp and latch with padlock at exterior of door in the entrance, 2nd story

    Issued 7 Jul 2026First no access to re- inspect violation 28 Oct 2026Doors and windows§ 27-2005 +1

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building front entrance door

    Issued 7 Jul 2026Violation will be reinspected 19 Oct 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Replace the broken or defective water-tank of the water closet in the 2nd bathroom from east, 2nd story at south

    Issued 22 Sept 2021First no access to re- inspect violation 28 Oct 2026§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from east, 2nd story at south

    Issued 22 Sept 2021First no access to re- inspect violation 28 Oct 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east, 2nd story at south

    Issued 22 Sept 2021First no access to re- inspect violation 28 Oct 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at the floor entrance in the bathroom, 2nd story at south

    Issued 22 Sept 2021First no access to re- inspect violation 28 Oct 2026Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at south

    Issued 22 Sept 2021First no access to re- inspect violation 28 Oct 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

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

    Issued 22 Sept 2021First no access to re- inspect violation 28 Oct 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

Hazardous6 open

Class B. A hazardous condition: a leak, mould, a defective floor. The owner has 30 days to correct it.

  • Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 7 Jul 2026Not complied with 22 Oct 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of table and household items at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 7 Jul 2026Not complied with 22 Oct 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 7 Jul 2026Not complied with 22 Oct 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 9 Mar 2025Not complied with 22 Oct 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at west

    Issued 30 Aug 2020First no access to re- inspect violation 28 Oct 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 4th room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 30 Aug 2020First no access to re- inspect violation 28 Oct 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

Non-hazardous2 open

Class A. The least serious band: chipped plaster, a missing cabinet, a peeling ceiling in a hallway. The owner has 90 days to correct it.

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 7 Jul 2026Not complied with 22 Oct 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain guard in the entrance, 2nd story at west

    Issued 30 Aug 2020First no access to re- inspect violation 28 Oct 2026Doors and windows§ 27-2043

44 closed violations, plus 6 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.

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment, 3rd story at west

    Issued 8 Dec 2024Violation closed 8 Jul 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment, 3rd story at west

    Issued 8 Dec 2024Violation closed 8 Jul 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection. in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 12 Mar 2025Violation closed 30 Jun 2025Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 12 Mar 2025Violation closed 30 Jun 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 12 Mar 2025Violation closed 30 Jun 2025Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plster at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 12 Mar 2025Violation closed 30 Jun 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 12 Mar 2025Violation closed 30 Jun 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

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

    Issued 12 Mar 2025Violation closed 30 Jun 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar entrance at building front at boiler room

    Issued 10 Mar 2025Violation closed 30 Jun 2025Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant the ceiling at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Issued 23 Aug 2021Violation closed 30 Jun 2025Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Issued 23 Aug 2021Violation closed 30 Jun 2025Floors and stairs§ 27-2013

  • Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Issued 23 Aug 2021Violation closed 30 Jun 2025Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 12 Mar 2025Violation closed 6 Apr 2025Heat and hot water§ 27-2031

  • Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south

    Issued 12 Mar 2025Violation closed 6 Apr 2025Heat and hot water§ 27-2031

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment, 3rd story at west

    Issued 27 Dec 2024Violation dismissed 6 Apr 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment, 3rd story at west

    Issued 27 Dec 2024Violation dismissed 6 Apr 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

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

    Issued 10 Mar 2025Violation closed 2 Apr 2025Heat and hot water§ 27-2031

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of excessive vegetation at rear yard ground creating a hazard to emegency egress egress yard

    Issued 19 Sept 2023Violation dismissed 4 Jan 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective.. at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 19 Sept 2023Violation closed 22 Oct 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 19 Sept 2023Violation closed 22 Oct 2023Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 23 Aug 2021Violation closed 26 Sept 2023Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair the broken or defective voice intercom with returned door buzzer system from building's entrance to the apartment, 2nd story at north

    Issued 23 Aug 2021Violation closed 26 Sept 2023Entry, buzzer and mail§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective voice intercom with returned door buzzer system from building's entrance to the apartment, 1st story at north

    Issued 23 Aug 2021Violation closed 26 Sept 2023Entry, buzzer and mail§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl flooring in the kitchen, 2nd story at north

    Issued 23 Aug 2021Violation closed 26 Sept 2023Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective, 1st story at north

    Issued 23 Aug 2021Violation closed 17 Mar 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative electrical light fixture at the ceiling in the private hallway, 2nd story at south

    Issued 23 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 19 Jan 2022Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative electrical light fixture at the ceiling in the kitchen, 2nd story at south

    Issued 23 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 19 Jan 2022Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Repair the roof so that it will not leak at east wall and ceiling in the kitchen, 3rd story at east

    Issued 24 Jun 2009Violation closed 22 Apr 2015Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules., 2nd story at west

    Issued 1 Jul 2014Violation closed 27 Jul 2014Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective, 2nd story at west

    Issued 1 Jul 2014Violation closed 27 Jul 2014Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • 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 from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 25 May 2005Violation closed 9 Jul 2014Lead 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 2nd room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 25 May 2005Violation closed 9 Jul 2014Lead 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 from east at south wall, 2nd door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 2nd door frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 11 Mar 2005Violation closed 9 Jul 2014Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 1st room from north, 2nd story at south

    Issued 22 Dec 2004Violation closed 9 Jul 2014Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the kitchen, 2nd story at south

    Issued 22 Dec 2004Violation closed 9 Jul 2014Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 1st terrace from north, 2nd story at south

    Issued 22 Dec 2004Violation closed 9 Jul 2014Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at south

    Issued 22 Dec 2004Violation closed 9 Jul 2014Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. ceiling in the 1st bedroom from north, 2nd story

    Issued 20 Apr 2004Violation closed 9 Jul 2014Lead paint§ 27-2056.5

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story

    Issued 20 Apr 2004Violation closed 9 Jul 2014Lead paint§ 27-2056.5

  • Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster west wall bathroom 2nd sty southwest an apartment er1 28176, section '' ''

    Issued 22 Feb 1999Violation closed 9 Jul 2014Lead paint§ 27-2013

  • Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster east wall bathroom 2nd sty south west an apartment ms santiago 417 576128176, section '' ''

    Issued 22 Feb 1999Violation closed 9 Jul 2014Lead paint§ 27-2013

  • Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster south wall bathroom 2nd sty south west an apartment er1 28176, section '' ''

    Issued 22 Feb 1999Violation closed 9 Jul 2014Lead paint§ 27-2013

  • Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling and east wall kitchen 2 sty south an apartment santiago 418 2632 er1 98004643, section '' ''

    Issued 4 Feb 1998Violation closed 9 Jul 2014Lead paint§ 27-2013

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

    Issued 22 Dec 2004Violation dismissed 1 Jul 2014Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

67 violations on record in total, 17 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.

8 complaints in three years, 2 of them in the last twelve months.

  • Heat and hot water2 / 8

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 23 May 2025

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 7 earlier reports
  • 2025No infested units reported (2023 report)
  • 2025No infested units reported (2023 report)
  • 2024No infested units reported (2023 report)
  • 2023No infested units reported (2022 report)
  • 2023No infested units reported (2021 report)
  • 2021No infested units reported (2020 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.

  • Registered managing agent

    RISEBORO COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

    Public records list RISEBORO COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP as the registered managing agent for this address as of 10 Sept 2026. Source: HPD registration.

    Other buildings listed under this agent (58 in the records we hold, 10 shown)

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  • Owner of record

    WEST BUSHWICK 203K HDFC

    Public records list WEST BUSHWICK 203K HDFC as the owner of record for this address as of 10 Sept 2026. Source: HPD registration.

    Other buildings listed under this owner (8 in the records we hold)

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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 currently has 9 open immediately-hazardous violations on this building. Ask which apartments they concern, how many are in the one you would be renting, and when HPD re-inspects.
  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. Leaks and plumbing come up on this building's record. Ask which apartments were affected and whether the cause was ever found: 0 complaints in the last twelve months.
  4. Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
  5. 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

BBL 3031860018 · Block 3186, Lot 18 · Building class C2