439 East 45th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

439 East 45th Street is a 3-story, 6-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Marie Myrtaine Duplan. The property has experienced persistent maintenance issues over recent years, with the most significant concerns emerging in early 2024, when multiple 311 service requests regarding water leaks (including heavy flow and damp spot issues) and electrical problems (lighting) were documented between January 30 and February 1.

These issues were classified as emergencies but resulted in no violations being issued following HPD inspections. The building has a documented pattern of heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints between 2020 and 2024, including an August 2023 complaint about heat/hot water affecting the entire building where inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. More recent violations from April 2024 indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, including multiple repairs needed for defective plaster surfaces and water leakage issues in apartments 2F and 3R, as well as lighting and ceiling repair requirements in common areas.

The property has also been flagged for regulatory non-compliance, with active violations for failing to file the required External Low-Pressure Inspection reports for 2021, 2022, and 2023, as noted by Department of Buildings records in 2023-2024. A 2022 Department of Buildings complaint regarding an illegal conversion was closed due to inspectors being unable to gain access. While rodent inspections in 2013 and 2019 generally showed compliance with housing maintenance standards, the building's recent maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic building systems and regulatory compliance that may affect resident quality of life and safety, particularly with respect to water and heating systems.