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491 East 45 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04913-0001Map

Owner of record: Affordable Optical INC.

491 East 45 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Affordable Optical INC.. HPD has recorded 376 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2023.

HPD violations
376
DOB violations
23
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
383

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2023
16
About 100% of the building's 16 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 376

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 18, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 25, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 23, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 23, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 23, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wasteline at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 9, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 9, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 9, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 9, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 9, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at south exterior wall at fire escape, 2nd story

    Jun 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of brooms at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Jun 11, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all electrical outlets and fixtures throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the area at south yard

    Jun 11, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes cables at balcony at south exterior wall at fire escape, 2nd story

    Jun 11, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bottles, potted plant, shelving at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 11, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of scooter, bicycles at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 11, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door of room leading to fire escape in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead exit to roof at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 3, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Post and maintain a notice, written in english and in spanish, on the building entrance door or other conspicuous location in the building common area, stating that: (1) the building is in the alternative enforcement program, (2) that occupants may call 311 or the aep at 212-863-8262 to report housing maintenance complaints, (3) the name, telephone, and address of the owner, and, (4) the identity of any financial institution that holds a mortgage on the property. post at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 14, 2020

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of car tire and bicycle stored at 4th story balcony at fire escape at building south

    Apr 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2020 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2020 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2020 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit the 2nd window from north at the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 29, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of uncovered electric outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 29, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the entrance door to the building

    Nov 20, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide (in the event of a power outage) an acceptable heavy duty lock and latch set at entrance door to the building

    Nov 20, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 16, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at east wall (approx 3 sq ft) at north wall (approx 3 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 16, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at celing in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 16, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 28, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 28, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 23

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 22, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 8, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 1

    Summons issued for work without a permit due to partition walls, plumbing and electric performed to create 2 separate two piece bathrooms at the cellar level of building, obtain permit

    Mar 16, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Summons issued for occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or buildings departments records due to c of o states that the cellar is for ordinary use only. at time of inspection it was

    Mar 16, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a swo.@the tim eof my inspection @ 945am @above address & date i observed in the cellar and aptnew work done all under swo plus plumber has conducted inspection and

    Nov 2, 2016 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments, exceeded scope of work on 9/17/16 @ approx 9am i observed plumbing work being done that is not in compliance w/ laa# 340419764.

    Sep 17, 2016 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    2(b254); 32a, 36. apply for bl type work permit, call for boiler inspection note issued new boiler md16511801 voiding old #md963193-01.

    Feb 24, 2014 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 9, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 6, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 6, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Apr 4, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 6, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 18, 2019 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 2, 2019 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2018 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 27, 2017 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 23, 2017 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jul 21, 2017 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 21, 2017 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Outside building

    Pavement

    Jul 21, 2017 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 21, 2017 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jul 21, 2017 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Outside building

    Skylight

    Jul 21, 2017 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 21, 2017 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 21, 2017 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 21, 2017 · Apt 2C

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
16
Building area
12,720 ft²
Lot area
4,000 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
317
Council district
45
Block / lot
4913 / 1
Assessed value
$486,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #305204, last renewed Jan 31, 2023.

Questions about 491 East 45 Street

Who owns 491 East 45 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Affordable Optical INC..

Does 491 East 45 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 376 housing violations at this property.

Is 491 East 45 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 491 East 45 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 491 East 45 Street?

It has 16 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.