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
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 376
- ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 18, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 25, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of brooms at public hall stairs, 4th story
Jun 11, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bottles, potted plant, shelving at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 11, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of scooter, bicycles at public hall, 4th story
Jun 11, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 12, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 12, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 4th story
Apr 12, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Oct 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.