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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 70
- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Jun 22, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- 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 16, 2023
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 16, 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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 26, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of painted sprinkler heads at 1st sty at public hall
May 18, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items, at public hall, 4th story
Mar 20, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room, 1st story
Feb 18, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock assembly door at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Feb 17, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 4 sty to roof bulkhead
Feb 17, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence moisture penetrating ceiling 4 sty to roof bulkhead
Feb 17, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing lobby door handle , 1st story
Jul 6, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lockset on lobby door.
Jun 6, 1999
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the throughout roof.
Jun 6, 1999
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items throughout public hall.
Jun 6, 1999
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing tread 5 up extension roof at west.
Oct 30, 1992
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead door to roof.
Oct 30, 1992
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of rug padding 4 sty stair bulkhead at roof platform.
Oct 8, 1992
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of flake board & magazines 4 sty pubilc hall at stairs to roof.
Oct 8, 1992
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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
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.