45 Hawthorne Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The 6-story, 54-unit building at 45 Hawthorne Street in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, owned by Necha Schwartz and constructed in 1936, has experienced various maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in June 2025, there were multiple housing maintenance code violations, including unsanitary conditions related to pests, problems with walls, and issues with flooring, for which violations were issued requiring the owner to make necessary corrections. The building has also faced recurring pest issues, with documented infestations in apartments 2I and 2H in 2024, as well as multiple bedbug incidents reported between 2021 and 2024, though records show these were successfully eradicated.

Two separate incidents in 2025 involved unsanitary conditions with pests, and multiple housing maintenance code violations were noted including problems with walls, flooring, and various plumbing fixtures. The elevator system has been a consistent source of concern, with multiple complaints in early 2024 regarding the "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service" issue, though inspections did not warrant violations at the time. Earlier records from 2021 show violations related to elevator maintenance, specifically regarding a brake plunger bushing and phone repair, both of which were resolved with associated fines.

Both apartments 2I and 2H have documented maintenance issues, including mold, plumbing problems, and various repairs needed to address safety concerns, though many of these violations were eventually closed. Recent inspections in 2025 revealed violations requiring attention, while previous rodent inspections in 2018 and 2013 showed varying results, with one failure noted for "Other Reasons." The building's recent history indicates ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding pest control, elevator functionality, and various plumbing and structural issues. While many violations have been addressed through inspections and repairs, the pattern of repeated complaints suggests persistent maintenance requirements. The property has maintained its compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing successful eradication of infestations in recent years.