738 East 45 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04961-0020Map
Owner of record: Marcus E. Craig
738 East 45 Street is a two-family home built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Marcus E. Craig. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 37 of the 48 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 48
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 66
Available now in this building
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 · 48
- 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 - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at kitchen floor in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 12, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance of upper sash on 1st and 2nd windows from north at east in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 20, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 20, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 20, 2018
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Refit lower window sash in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 7, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electric switch covers in the 2nd entire apartment from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 7, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed gfci oulet in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 7, 2017 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wiriing in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 7, 2017 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 7, 2017 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sashes in the 2nd entire apartment from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 7, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum of 130 degrees, found hot water to be 134 degrees in the 2nd entire apartment from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 7, 2017 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 7, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 7, 2017 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 28, 2017 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment located at apt 1floor, 1st story, apartment at west
Nov 21, 2016 · Apt 1FLOOR
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of extremely hot water exceeding 130 degrees at apartment fixtures, located at apt 1floor, 1st story, apartment at west
Nov 21, 2016 · Apt 1FLOOR
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, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum allowed of 130 degrees, found hot water to be 145 degrees. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at north wall, in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Feb 20, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door ... in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Feb 20, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wood door, in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 20, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Feb 20, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at east wall, in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Feb 20, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective thermal window lower sash counter balances, in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Feb 20, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective thermal window upper and lower sash counter balances. in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Feb 20, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tile on west wall, in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Feb 20, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric oulet at north wall, in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Feb 20, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Feb 20, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection sink wasteline, in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Feb 20, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at bottom and top window sashes in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective drawers and doors on sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile, on sink counter top in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at sink waste line in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Jan 13, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
§ 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Jan 13, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 3, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 22, 2019 · Apt 1
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 22, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 22, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 7, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 6, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 17, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 20, 2016 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 20, 2016 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 1, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 9, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 9, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 9, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 9, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 9, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 9, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 25, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 25, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 25, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 25, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 25, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 25, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 25, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Feb 26, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 26, 2013 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Two family dwellings | 2 |
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B9)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 4961 / 20
- Assessed value
- $46,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #819669, last renewed Sep 24, 2019.
Questions about 738 East 45 Street
Who owns 738 East 45 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Marcus E. Craig.
Does 738 East 45 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.
Is 738 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 738 East 45 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 738 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.