400 East 45th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The three-story, four-unit building at 400 East 45th Street in East Flatbush, owned by Martin Nelson, has experienced persistent maintenance issues over recent years, with the most recent heat and hot water complaint filed in January 2025 being closed due to lack of building access for inspection. The building's history reveals multiple heating system problems, particularly notable in 2018-2019 when no heat or hot water complaints were filed.

A significant cluster of maintenance issues emerged in May 2023, including violations related to paint/plaster work on ceilings and radiators, water leaks, and mold conditions, all of which warranted HPD violations. These problems continued into late 2023, with additional violations recorded in October 2023 for various repairs needed in apartment 3R, including plaster surfaces and ceiling issues. The building's safety features also required attention, with a 2019 fire escape violation noted as an emergency.

Structural and maintenance improvements have been documented through permit applications, with two exterior work permits issued in 2021 and 2023. While the building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations reported in the 2022-2025 period, and a potentially illegal conversion complaint filed in March 2023 was closed due to lack of building access. Recent inspections have led to various violations being documented, including a March 2024 violation for a door device preventing self-closing at the building entrance, though most recent violations appear to have been addressed or closed.