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314 West 52 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01042-0040Map

Owner of record: Yee Chee Lin

314 West 52 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Yee Chee Lin. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on March 16, 2023. 28 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
31
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 16, 2023

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 31

  • 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
  • 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 minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture(s) present). at front areaway

    Jun 25, 2018

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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.

    Feb 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items at front fire escape at 2nd story balcony

    Aug 26, 2011

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in apt 2b and at public hall

    Jan 18, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective insulation at windows in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 8, 2002 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit top and bottom sashes on 4th window from south at west in center room located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Dec 9, 2001 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit upper and lower sashs in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 23, 2001 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective window assembly frame in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 3, 2001 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures , in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story

    Jan 17, 2001 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar

    Jan 17, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 17, 2001 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 11, 2001 · Apt 2B

    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 with similar material the broken or defective spalling brownstone material at 2nd - 4th stories front exterior at front areaway

    Apr 25, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of boxes basement thru out.

    Dec 3, 1998

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 night inspection fixture present light not on 50 watts.

    Aug 31, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling thru out 1 sty apt 1a. , section '' ''

    Apr 16, 1990 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 1 sty apt 1a. , section '' ''

    Apr 16, 1990 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets 1 sty apt 1a kitchen sink. , section '' ''

    Apr 16, 1990 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color 1 sty apt 1a walls thru out. , section '' ''

    Apr 16, 1990 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of 1 sty apt 1a concealed leak ceiling kitchen. , section '' ''

    Apr 16, 1990 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of 1 sty apt 1a concealed leak ceiling front room. , section '' ''

    Apr 16, 1990 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide proper ventilation for boiler room at cellar.

    Aug 24, 1988

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving boiler room cellar.

    Aug 24, 1988

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of bx cable cellar at front.

    Aug 24, 1988

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the boiler room and cellar at front.

    Aug 24, 1988

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots rear stack all stys.

    May 13, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 1 sty west apt 1a. located at apt 1a

    May 13, 1987 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector missing 1 sty west apt 1a fordice. located at apt 1a

    May 13, 1987 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 3

  • 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 - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 19, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner entramnce storm enclosure serving the restuarant "cha pats" is installed in a manner than blocks the egress of the sidewalk area to the cellar access to t

    Feb 20, 2020 · Penalty $310

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.entrance storm enclosure is in violation of bc 3202.2-projecting beyond property lien by made than 18' and reduces the sidewalk width for pedestrian and p

    Feb 20, 2020 · Penalty $310

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defects noted @ roof level center glass section ofskylight is broken.remedy:repair or land replace defects

    Aug 25, 2006

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 23, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 24, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 29, 2004 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 8, 2003 · Apt 01

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
5
Building area
4,997 ft²
Lot area
1,682 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
1042 / 40
Assessed value
$1,682,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #126842, last renewed Sep 6, 2025.

Questions about 314 West 52 Street

Who owns 314 West 52 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Yee Chee Lin.

Does 314 West 52 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.

Is 314 West 52 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 314 West 52 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 314 West 52 Street?

It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.

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