446 45th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The two-family residential building at 446 45th Street in Sunset Park, owned by Kazimir Keckes and built in 1901, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in April 2024, the second-floor apartment was found to have multiple violations including inoperable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, significant pest infestations (mice and roaches), and mold problems.

These violations remained open as of mid-2025, with additional recent complaints in June 2025 regarding mold, plumbing issues, and pests. The building has also faced consistent non-compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with open violations dating back to 2021-2024. The property has a history of heating system issues, with a documented heat/hot water complaint in April 2024, though no violations were issued at that time.

There have been multiple Department of Buildings complaints between 2018-2023 suggesting possible unauthorized construction work, including a 2022 ECB violation related to work without a permit involving a window deck construction. While most of these complaints were ultimately dismissed or resulted in no violations, they indicate a pattern of maintenance and regulatory compliance challenges. The building's current status shows significant ongoing concerns with habitability standards, evidenced by the clustering of recent emergency maintenance requests for mold, plumbing, and pest issues in mid-2025.