491 East 45th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The 16-unit, 4-story New Law tenement building at 491 East 45th Street in East Flatbush, owned by Thalia Wright, has experienced recurring heat and hot water system issues through 2025, with multiple complaints and emergency service requests, particularly concentrated in early 2025 and late 2024. The building has several active violations requiring attention, including an unapproved cellar renovation creating two bathrooms, which resulted in fines issued in March 2023.

Apartment 2D has multiple open violations from 2023-2024 related to water leaks, ceiling damage, and pest infestation that require repair and abatement. There are also documented issues with electrical service in apartment 4A from June 2023, and various maintenance deficiencies in common areas such as blocked emergency exits. The building's maintenance history shows persistent problems with basic services and maintenance, including a pattern of heat and hot water system failures and various building-wide and apartment-specific issues.

In addition to the heat complaints, there have been multiple reports of unsanitary conditions, including pests, and various maintenance issues including water leaks and paint/plaster problems. The property has several active Department of Buildings violations as of 2024-2025 regarding unfiled inspection reports for low-pressure systems and a history of compliance issues with annual boiler inspections dating back to 2019. While some complaints were resolved with confirmation of correction, the frequency and pattern of these issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges at the property.