445 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 5-unit, 4-story residential building at 445 Tompkins Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Joanne Stlouis, has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years, with the most significant cluster of complaints occurring in August-September 2024. During this period, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) conducted inspections in response to multiple complaints, including issues with the ventilation system, flooring, doors and windows, plumbing fixtures (including sinks and bathtubs), and unsanitary sewage conditions. Notably, violations were issued regarding the window frame condition during these inspections.

The building has a documented history of window-related issues, particularly in apartment 1A, where violations were recorded in 2022 and 2023 regarding defective window components and carbon monoxide detector problems. Additional maintenance concerns have been persistent, including multiple plumbing issues (bathtubs, sinks, radiators), door and window repairs, and wall plastering needs, as documented in Housing Maintenance Code complaints and violations. The building's history shows some pattern of recurring problems with various building systems, though many violations appear to have been properly addressed and closed, as indicated by certified dates of correction.

The property has maintained a good record in terms of pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations in the last three years (2021-2025), and recent rodent inspections in 2024 resulted in passing grades. While there have been several building system-related complaints over the years, including two boiler-related issues in 2020 and 2022, most recent inspections have not revealed any major ongoing concerns. The building's permit history from 2019-2021 shows regular maintenance and repair work being authorized through proper channels.