459 East 45th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The three-story New Law tenement at 459 East 45th Street in East Flatbush, built in 1931, is currently facing several significant maintenance issues under the ownership of Brave Wickham. Most notably, in June 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints including electrical problems (both lighting issues and power outages), water leaks (both slow and heavy flow), ceiling paint/plaster issues, and safety concerns regarding the fire escape. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water problems throughout 2024-2025, with multiple complaints about inadequate heat/hot water to the entire building, though some were resolved during inspections.

Apartment 4 has multiple open violations from October-November 2024, including several regarding defective window frames, water leaks, plumbing issues, and problems with plastered surfaces and paint. The building has also had documented water leak issues, with complaints going back to January 2025, and multiple instances of HPD inspectors being unable to gain access to conduct necessary inspections. The property appears to have a consistent pattern of maintenance issues, particularly concerning water-related problems, as evidenced by multiple complaints and violations regarding leaks and plumbing issues.

Recent bedbug reporting shows no infestations from 2019 through the present, and a rodent inspection in December 2019 resulted in a passed inspection, suggesting no significant pest control issues in recent years. The building's management has repeatedly faced challenges with access for inspection purposes, as noted in several HPD complaint resolutions, though recent emergency complaints indicate more active engagement with housing authorities. The current housing maintenance code violations list for Apartment 4 shows multiple open issues, primarily relating to water damage, window frames, and wall surfaces, though the dates for required corrections were not specified in the provided data.