645 Bay Ridge Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

645 Bay Ridge Avenue is a 3-story, 6-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Suetwah Chao. The building has experienced recurring heating issues, with two documented heat/hot water emergencies in December 2024 affecting the entire building, despite systems being restored before inspections could confirm violations. The property has also faced multiple maintenance challenges, particularly during October 2023 when several complaints were filed regarding various issues including doors, windows, paint/plaster, and general maintenance problems like the bell/buzzer/intercom system, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection in multiple cases.

While no violations were issued for these October 2023 complaints, they coincided with reported issues related to pests and mold. The building's documented history reveals several significant compliance matters. In December 2024, violations were confirmed regarding missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 1A, which were certified as corrected in January 2025.

Previous violations from 2021-2022 included issues with building entrance door security (requiring glass pane installation), maintenance of proper notices regarding gas leaks and housing information, and window guard installations, though these were subsequently addressed. The property has maintained a consistent bedbug-free record over the past five reporting periods (2019-2024), and passed a rodent inspection in March 2022. While the building has shown periodic maintenance challenges, it has generally complied with major safety requirements, as evidenced by the closure of several violations upon correction.