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236 West 52 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01023-0051Map

Owner of record: 236-238 West 52nd Str

236 West 52 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 236-238 West 52nd Str. HPD has recorded 70 housing violations here, most recently on June 22, 2026. 38 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
70
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
137

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 22, 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 2024
8
About 50% 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 · 70

  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 22, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 22, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 22, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 22, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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

    Jun 22, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Jun 22, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    May 12, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .....hinges at building entrance

    May 12, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • 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 16, 2023

    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 16, 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads at ceiling ,1,2,3 & 4 sty public hall

    Oct 5, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt b4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 18, 2007 · Apt B4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of painted sprinkler heads at 1st sty at public hall

    May 18, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of painted sprinkler heads at 1st & 2nd sty at public hall stairs

    May 18, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 20, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retard material at bulkhead ceiling, at public hall, 5th story

    Mar 20, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Mar 20, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 16, 2007 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room, 1st story

    Feb 18, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt b4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2007 · Apt B4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock assembly door at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 17, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 4 sty to roof bulkhead

    Feb 17, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material ceiling 4 sty to roof bulkhead

    Feb 17, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence moisture penetrating ceiling 4 sty to roof bulkhead

    Feb 17, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 15, 2006 · Apt 4D

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation in the kitchenette located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 19, 2004 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 6, 2002 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 6, 2002 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing lobby door handle , 1st story

    Jul 6, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing [turner ] in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 6, 2002 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts incandescent. at front areaway

    May 13, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lockset on lobby door.

    Jun 6, 1999

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the throughout roof.

    Jun 6, 1999

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items throughout public hall.

    Jun 6, 1999

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors at wall to fire stairs public hall 3rd and 4 sty

    Jun 12, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building material 4 sty public hall.

    Oct 30, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing tread 5 up extension roof at west.

    Oct 30, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead door to roof.

    Oct 30, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of rug padding 4 sty stair bulkhead at roof platform.

    Oct 8, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of flake board & magazines 4 sty pubilc hall at stairs to roof.

    Oct 8, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors 1 sty vestibule to public hall.

    Oct 8, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 10

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Aug 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    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 - active
  • 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

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Hazardous

    3a/19b/50a/50b/50c. 3a steel chimney has corrossion on all seams and missing approx. 8-10 feet of pipe at roof. 50. incorrect backflow/checkvalvu on water feed line boiler is over 350,000 btu's. 50a holes in ce

    Mar 3, 2003 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect is : exhaust fan has excessive noise remedyrepair defect

    Feb 28, 2003

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to have approved pa plan available for inspection remedy provide approved plan for inspection

    Nov 14, 1989 · Penalty $50

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt C2

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt C2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt C2

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Nov 18, 2023 · Apt C2

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Jan 30, 2022 · Apt C2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 14, 2017 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 4, 2011 · Apt D3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 31, 2010 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 30, 2010 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 10, 2010 · Apt C1

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 16, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 20, 2007 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 25, 2007 · Apt B4

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Apr 8, 2007 · Apt B4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 8, 2007 · Apt B4

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Mar 15, 2007 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Construction

    Roof

    Mar 15, 2007 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Mar 15, 2007 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 15, 2007 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 11, 2007 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Mar 11, 2007 · Apt B4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 11, 2007 · Apt B4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 10, 2007 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 9, 2007 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 7, 2007 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 7, 2007 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 7, 2007 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Mar 6, 2007 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Construction

    Roof

    Mar 6, 2007 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Mar 6, 2007 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 6, 2007 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 5, 2007 · Apt C2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 5, 2007 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 5, 2007 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 2, 2007 · Apt C3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 2, 2007 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 23, 2007 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 22, 2007 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 20, 2007 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 20, 2007 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 19, 2007 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 18, 2007 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Feb 16, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 16, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Construction

    Roof

    Feb 16, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 16, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 15, 2007 · Apt B4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 15, 2007 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 14, 2007 · Apt C3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 9, 2007 · Apt A1

    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 (C7)
Year built
1926
Floors
5
Residential units
16
Building area
14,044 ft²
Lot area
4,518 ft²
Zoning
C6-5
Community board
105
Council district
3
Block / lot
1023 / 51
Assessed value
$1,992,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #133969, last renewed Aug 7, 2024.

Questions about 236 West 52 Street

Who owns 236 West 52 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 236-238 West 52nd Str.

Does 236 West 52 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 70 housing violations at this property.

Is 236 West 52 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 236 West 52 Street built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 236 West 52 Street?

It has 16 residential units and 17 units in total.

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