145 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

145 Court Street is a 5-story, 18-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Boerum Hill and built in 1900, currently owned by A.t. & S.m. Court Street Realty Corp. The building has experienced persistent heating and hot water issues in recent months, with eight heat/hot water complaints filed between January and April 2025, most of which resulted in HPD being unable to gain access to apartments for inspection. These complaints have all been closed, but given their frequency and nature, they represent the most significant recent building concerns.

The fifth-floor apartment (5A) has multiple open violations from a November 2024 inspection, including issues with self-closing doors, window guards, and fire escape locks. Additionally, there are two active ECB violations from 2018 related to unpermitted signage and awnings, with penalties totaling $1,875. The building has a history of rodent activity, with inspections showing rat presence or other issues between 2016 and 2021, though bedbug reports from 2020 through 2024 show no infestations. Earlier violations include a 2019 complaint about illegal commercial use, which was closed with no violation found, and a 2017 boiler inspection report that was dismissed. Window issues were reported in February 2025, though these were not found to violate housing laws during inspection.

The building has maintained consistent bedbug-free status from 2020 through 2024, with zero reported infestations during annual reporting periods. However, violations regarding general maintenance issues persist, particularly in apartment 4A, where problems with peeling paint and a leaky kitchen faucet were noted in September 2024. The building's heating system has shown recurring problems, with multiple complaints filed throughout 2025, though most have been resolved or closed through HPD inspections, even if access was not granted. The property has also experienced door-related issues, with several complaints regarding self-closing doors and window guards recorded in late 2024. The building's maintenance history reveals ongoing challenges with heating infrastructure, though there has been some progress in addressing various maintenance violations over time.