252 East 45 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04849-0017Map
Owner of record: Estate Of Patricia Braithwaite
252 East 45 Street is a two-family home built in 1945 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 1 floor. The owner of record is Estate Of Patricia Braithwaite. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 21 of the 36 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 36
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 20
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 36
- IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 28, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 17, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Apr 21, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 8, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 1, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle in the entrance located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures , in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electrical outlet on south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electrical outlets ou south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at radiator in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings all walls and trim throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at radiator in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling and all walls approx 10 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Jan 2, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ..electrical outlet at north wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ..electrical outlet at north, west, and south walls in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ..electrical outlet at north, west, and south walls in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ..electrical outlet at south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 9, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 9, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 9, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 9, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 9, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 9, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 9, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 9, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 18, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 13, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 2
Close
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- Electric
Power outage
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 2, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 2, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 2, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 2, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 27, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 18, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | $720,000 | Two family dwellings | 2 |
| May 13, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Two family dwellings | 2 |
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1945
- Floors
- 1
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,670 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,183 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4849 / 17
- Assessed value
- $43,380
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #818580, last renewed May 11, 2018.
Questions about 252 East 45 Street
Who owns 252 East 45 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Estate Of Patricia Braithwaite.
Does 252 East 45 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.
Is 252 East 45 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 252 East 45 Street built?
City records list 1945 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 252 East 45 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.