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344 West 52 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01042-0049Map

Owner of record: 344-52 Realty LLC.

344 West 52 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 344-52 Realty LLC.. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 2 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
17
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
18

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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

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 · 17

  • 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
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    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 22, 2024

    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, 2024

    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 15, 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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 2nd up from bottom at 2nd story balcony at front stack at fire escape

    Jan 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 2, 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    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 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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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.

    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 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition occupancy changed from 3 to 6 apt entire bldg

    Jul 19, 2006

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 27, 2006 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 27, 2006 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    The premises formerly a vacant building are now occupied by other than a caretaker without obtaining a certificate of occupancy .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 27, 2006 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • I

    D26-35.01 adm code above premises has been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises has been vacant since october 23 1964.

    May 13, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 23, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 8, 1996

    Dob violation - active
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Apr 7, 1992

    Dob violation - active
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Apr 7, 1992

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 7, 1992

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 7, 1992

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 1

    Permanent dwelling offered/used/converted for other than permanent-residential purposes. department of buildings records indicates premises to be legally approved as a class "a" multiple dwelling. now apartment

    Apr 17, 2026 · Penalty $57,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of required number of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1(2008 code); 27-366; bc 1021.1(2014 code); bc 1006.3(2022 code), for transient use

    Apr 17, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Bc 907.2.8. failure to provide class "j" fire alarm system for transient use at apartment #4 on 4th floor.-previous ecb violation #35725971z. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Apr 17, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. failure to provide a system of automatic sprinklers where is required as per bc 903.2and 27-954, for transient use at apartment #4 on 4th floor.-previous e

    Apr 17, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent-residentialpurposes. dob records indicates premises to be legally approved as class "a" multiple dwelling. now: apt #4 at the 4th floor has been used/c

    Apr 3, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of required number of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1(2008 code); 27-366; bc 1021.1(2014 code); bc 1006.3(2022 code) for transient use at apt #4

    Apr 3, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required as per bc 903.2 and 27-954 for transient use at apt #4 on the 4th floor. remedy: discontinue illega

    Apr 3, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Bc 907.2.8. failure to provide a fire alarm system class "j" for transient use at unit #4 on the 4th floor. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Apr 3, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order. note: respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in prior nov #34879337r for illegal work at 2nd fl rear. remedy: comply w/commissioner's order.

    Jan 20, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit.illegal work noted:@ 2flr rear apt 1)having removed window & cut thru wall exterior to enlarge & create new egress door to 2flr set back roof.2)also note @ 2flr set back roof having erected stru

    Nov 24, 2010

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping.noted @ 2flr set back roof illegal storage of combustible materials such as plastic tarps,furniture,sofa,bags of debris & clothing & plastic storage containers & plants

    Nov 24, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 4, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 5, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 27, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 9, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Oct 16, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Jul 20, 2006 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Jun 30, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    May 11, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 20, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 20, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Nov 20, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 20, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 20, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Jun 30, 2003 · Apt B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 30, 2003 · Apt B

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Jun 30, 2003 · Apt B

    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 (S4)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
4
Building area
5,312 ft²
Lot area
2,008 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
1042 / 49
Assessed value
$1,604,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #120418, last renewed Oct 29, 2025.

Questions about 344 West 52 Street

Who owns 344 West 52 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 344-52 Realty LLC..

Does 344 West 52 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 344 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 344 West 52 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 344 West 52 Street?

It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.

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