1445 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

1445 St. Marks Avenue is a 16-unit, 4-story tenement building constructed in 1910, currently owned by R. Christopher Bramwell. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most concerning being structural problems: as of November 2024, there are active violations regarding a decorative masonry cornice over the main entryway that is in disrepair and has previously fallen onto the sidewalk, with potential for further collapse.

The building's boiler system has also shown persistent problems, with active ECB violations from 2022 regarding defective components and maintenance issues, though these violations were previously noted in 2022 with a penalty of $3,125. The building has a documented history of pest control challenges, particularly in 2021-2022 when multiple complaints about rodent and insect infestations were filed, affecting multiple apartments including Units 1, 3, and 4. While these complaints were investigated and closed without violations being issued, they indicate a period of significant sanitary concerns. The building experienced heat and hot water issues affecting all units in April 2021, with multiple complaints filed during this period, though these were resolved relatively quickly according to HPD records.

More recently, there has been a lack of access for inspections regarding appliance issues in May 2024. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained an active bedbug reporting record since 2019 showing no infestations, and the most recent rodent inspection in 2018 (though dated) indicated compliance. The property underwent several improvements and corrective actions in response to violations, including the removal of an obstruction from fire escapes, though some violations from 2022 regarding fire safety and egress requirements indicate past safety concerns. Recent valuations and violations suggest ongoing monitoring is required for both structural and mechanical systems, particularly the building's cornice and boiler system. The building's history reflects typical challenges for older NYC tenement buildings, with periods of maintenance issues followed by corrective actions, though the current active violations regarding the cornice are of particular note.