672 45th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The 40-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 672 45th Street in Sunset Park, owned by Jesu Ii Hernandez, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years. The most pressing concerns involve recurring problems with garbage/recycling storage, as evidenced by three separate complaints in 2023-2025, with the most recent violation occurring in March 2025. Apartment 3D has specific documented violations from October 2024 related to lead-based paint hazards, requiring correction under NYC regulations, along with other issues requiring attention including wall paint, metal surfaces, and door repairs, though many of these violations were certified as corrected by March 2025.

The building has a history of various maintenance issues including unsanitary conditions, appliance problems (notably involving a refrigerator in 2024), and electrical concerns, though not all investigation attempts resulted in inspector access. The property has undergone some regulatory scrutiny, including three Department of Buildings complaints regarding potential illegal uses (for conversion and commercial/industrial use), though inspectors were unable to gain access in these cases. There have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years (2021-2024), and a successful rodent inspection in 2022 indicates some level of pest management.

The building's maintenance history shows multiple instances requiring HPD intervention, with three open or recently resolved violations directly relating to apartment 3D's condition as of October 2024, including issues with window guards that received a violation in September 2024. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations since 2022, and health department investigations have been conducted as needed. While the building appears to have undergone some improvements in recent years, as evidenced by multiple violation certifications and permit issuance in 2018, the recurring nature of certain complaints, particularly regarding garbage storage and lead paint conditions, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that require monitoring.