252 East 45th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The two-family house at 252 East 45th Street, owned by Patricia Braithwaite, has been facing significant maintenance issues, particularly during the 2018 inspection period. Both apartments (1FL and 2) experienced multiple violations of the Housing Maintenance Code, with some violations remaining open to this date in 2025, including a serious heat supply issue in 1FL and multiple air valve problems in 2.

The first floor apartment (1FL) had three notable violations from a single inspection on January 14, 2018, including inadequate heating throughout the apartment, broken electrical service to kitchen fixtures, and a defective entrance marble saddle - though two of these violations have since been closed. The second floor apartment (2) had multiple violations documented over inspections in January 2018, including a leaking roof affecting the hallway ceiling, multiple defective radiator air valves, electrical outlet issues in both the kitchen and a room, and requirements for plaster repair and repainting throughout.

While some violations have been addressed and closed, as of the most recent data, there are still open violations related to heat supply and radiator air valves. The building, constructed in 1945, spans two stories and consists of two units, showing significant maintenance needs particularly concentrated in early 2018.