45 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The 4-story, 7-unit residential building at 45 Melrose Street in Bushwick, constructed in 2006 and currently owned by Andor Deutsch, has experienced several notable maintenance issues since 2018. The property has a documented history of water-related problems, most concerningly a series of emergency water leak complaints with heavy flow noted in October 2019, along with multiple mold-related complaints throughout 2018-2019. During 2018, significant violations were recorded regarding unauthorized occupancy of the cellar level, particularly concerning apartment 1B, which was improperly used as a sleeping area with a full bathroom, leading to multiple Department of Buildings and Environmental Control Board citations.

Safety concerns included defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 1B, and illegal electromagnetic locking devices at building entrances, though these were subsequently addressed. More recent developments include a 2020 penalty for blocked sprinkler heads and a back-pitched vent in the laundry room, which was resolved with a $1,250 fine. The building underwent an inspection in April 2021 which resulted in a violation for failing to file an annual bedbug report, though this complaint's current status is not clearly indicated in the records.

Notably, recent bedbug reports from 2021 through 2024 show zero infestations or eradications, suggesting effective pest management in recent years. The building's 311 service requests and housing maintenance code complaints indicate recurring moisture and sanitation issues, particularly in 2018-2019, though many of these complaints were closed due to inability to gain access for inspection. While certain violations from 2018 remain technically open as of the latest records, including issues with plaster surfaces and the illegal lighting, recent bedbug filings indicate improved overall building maintenance standards in the past few years.