979 East 45 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04992-0046Map
Owner of record: Joseph, Gregory
979 East 45 Street is a two-family home built in 1960 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Joseph, Gregory. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on January 24, 2025. 38 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 38
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 130
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 · 38
- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Nov 30, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Nov 30, 2008 · Apt 1FL
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 1fl, 1st story
Nov 30, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing left & right guard rails at the entrance stair case to the building
Feb 3, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective brick steps at front areaway, 2nd story
Jan 24, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the .. yard, 2nd story
Jan 24, 2006
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 2, 2nd story
Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at private hall ,at west private entrance of apt, located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 18, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ... in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 18, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at drain pipe at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 18, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective basin sink faucet in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet defective in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in basin sink in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice- in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak bathroom ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard
Jan 17, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections - at cellar
Jan 17, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible - at cellar
Jan 17, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no lights at public hall stairs, 1st story
Dec 25, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 25, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the yard at front areaway
Dec 25, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 19, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak water through the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 19, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 19, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak waterthrough the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 19, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash window. in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2
Dec 19, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock, on metal security gate at building entrance
Mar 10, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 3, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 27, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 29, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 29, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 29, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 25, 2002 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 25, 2002 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 20, 2001 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
Working w/o a permit. work noted: newly installed pvc piping throughout location was installed from basement to 2nd flr. approx 80' of pipe was installed w/o any permit issued to property. also new electrical
Mar 30, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Performed unlicensed plumbing work w/o the required license. work noted: throughout location. remedy: comply w/code.
Mar 30, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Fail to comply w.comm order to file a certificate of correction w.dob respondent failed to comply w.comm order to file a certificate of correction & correct the violating conditions for nov 34688913y for class
Aug 27, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to comply w/comm order to file a a certificate of correction w/dob. respondent failed to comply w/comm order to correct the violating condition & file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-204.2 for
Aug 27, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 1
Sec. 28-201.1. failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/the dob. nov #34688913y for class 'a' apt in cellar w/o 2 means of egress w/o permit. no records of corrections
Mar 11, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit work noted: at cellar level installed partitions creating room, 3 pc bathroom kitchen with stove and sink. all work done w/o permits. premises have 2 means of egress. remedy: obtain the permit o
Aug 1, 2008 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 2
Residence alt for occupancy as a dwelling for more than legally approved number of families noted: at cellar level partitions creating room,3 pc bathroom kitchen with stove and sink. all work done w/o approvals
Aug 1, 2008 · Penalty $6,000
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mailbox
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 5, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 5, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close
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- Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 13, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Oct 13, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Oct 13, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 22, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 11, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - General
Stairs
Mar 10, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 10, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 1, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 2, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 1, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 1, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 1, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 1, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 1, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 21, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 21, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 21, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Jan 21, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 21, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 21, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jan 21, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - General
Stairs
Jan 21, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 20, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 20, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Jan 20, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Jan 20, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 20, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 20, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jan 20, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - General
Stairs
Jan 20, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1960
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,074 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 4992 / 46
- Assessed value
- $37,860
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 979 East 45 Street
Who owns 979 East 45 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Joseph, Gregory.
Does 979 East 45 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.
Is 979 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 979 East 45 Street built?
City records list 1960 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 979 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.