452 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

452 Lexington Avenue is a 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Shari Serrano. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most recent cluster of problems occurring in January 2025, including plumbing issues (toilet), rodent sightings, and various inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). In July 2024, multiple violations were documented, including mold, water supply problems, and concerns with flooring and refrigerator appliances.

These violations remained open as of the last inspection date. The building has persistent rodent activity, with inspections in 2024 and 2025 confirming the presence of rats, despite previous inspections in 2022 and 2015 showing compliance. The property has shown a pattern of plumbing and sanitary issues, particularly in Apartment 1A, where multiple violations were recorded in July 2024, including problems with plastered surfaces and visible mold.

While the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, as evidenced by six consecutive annual reports showing zero infested units between 2019 and 2025, the persistent rodent problems and recurring plumbing issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property's violation history indicates both Class A (immediate correction required) and Class B (requires attention) violations, though some violations are marked as closed following inspections, while others remain open as pending correction. The building has gone through several emergency and non-emergency complaints, particularly regarding plumbing and water supply issues, which have required inspections and in some cases resulted in the issuance of violations.