234 East 52 Street
Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01325-0036Map
Owner of record: Panther Properties 5 LLC
234 East 52 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1913 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 28 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Panther Properties 5 LLC. HPD has recorded 70 housing violations here, most recently on August 13, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 70
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 21
- HPD complaints
- 367
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
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Aug 13, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder north exterior wall at 3rd fire escape from north
Sep 3, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Oct 14, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet of mold at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet of mold at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17349045 issued 14-oct-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latchset at door in the entrance located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 square feet of mold at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 3A
Open — Defect letter issued
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at door in the entrance located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 4 sq ft and east wall approximately 2 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 16521922 issued 14-dec-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Dec 14, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 4 sq ft and east wall approximately 2 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Oct 19, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickdown door stopper installed at vestibule at basement
Oct 11, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and frame at building front entrance
Oct 11, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at building front entrance
Oct 11, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickdown door stopper installed at building front entrance
Oct 11, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 5, 2021 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 5, 2021 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 5, 2021 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 5, 2021 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement at boiler room
Nov 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 5, 2021 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods drop ladder out of guide at south 2 stack building front at fire escape
Jun 22, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit installed at window 4th story balcony obstructing the egress at south 2 stack at fire escape building front
Jun 22, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit installed at window 3rd story balcony obstructing the egress at south 2 stack at fire escape building front
Jun 22, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit installed at window 4th story balcony obstructing the egress at south 1 stack at fire escape building front
Jun 22, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at building front at fire escape
Jul 22, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked
Jul 8, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2019 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass on front entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story
Jul 2, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2019 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement
Mar 29, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing , 1st story
Mar 27, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt c, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Mar 19, 2019 · Apt C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked. at basement
Mar 19, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt c, 2nd bsmt-apt from east at south
Mar 16, 2019 · Apt C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt e, bsmt-apt at west
Mar 16, 2019 · Apt E
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 17
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 7, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 15, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 15, 1997
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 15, 1993
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 18, 1993
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 21
- Class - 1
I observed missing parts of stucco from parapet wall at roof level, exp. 01, other bulging and deteriorations areas at roof caping and opposite side of wall, exposure brick and loose mortar, fallen material fou
Dec 5, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 3
As per hmc 27-2033, key access to heating system area lock. failure to provide key to heating system area lock., maintain boiler; comply with hmc 27-2033.
Apr 16, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed facade at exp#1 in state of disrepair. cracks observed at multiple locations, missing stucco parts at parapet level, small pieces of stucco hanging., repair and/or replace
Jun 26, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other thatn permenant residential purposes.c of o #22627 indicates premises to be legally approved as a class "a"multiple dwelling now apt #c on the 1st flr used converted
Dec 11, 2019 · Penalty $17,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc907.2.8/failure to provide the required fire alarm system for transient use at apt c alarm system for transient use at apt c on the 1st flr.previous vio#35417995z,35425528j.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Dec 11, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide a system of automatic sprinkler where require per bc903.2 and 27-954 for transient use at apt c on the 1st flr.previous vio#35417994r,3425527h.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Dec 11, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide the required number of means of egress for every floor per bc1018.1 (2008)bc1021.1(2014)and 27-366 for transient use at apt c on the 1st floor.previous vio#35417996k,35425526x.rem:discontinue
Dec 11, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc907.2.8. failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use at apt-c- previous violation #35417995z. remedy: discontinue illegal use.
Jun 6, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner- lack if numbers 02 means 02 egress for every floor per bc-102.1 & 27-366 for transient use apt-c (@ 1st floor). previous violation #35417996k remedy: disco
Jun 6, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residential purposes. department of building c of o #22627 indicates premises to be legally approved as a class "a" multiple dwelling. new apt-c has be
Jun 6, 2019
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinkler where's required as per bc 903.2 & 27-954 for transient use apt-c- previous violation #35417994r. remedy: discontin
Jun 6, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc907.2.8 failure to provide the required fire alarm system for tran sient use at apt c. rmdy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
May 7, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide a system of automatic sprinklers where required as per bc 903.2 and 27-954 for transient use at apt c. rmdy: discontinueillegal occupancy.
May 7, 2019 · Penalty $322
Resolve - Class - 1
Cailure to provide the required number of means of egress for every floor as per bc 1018.1 (2008); bc 1021.1 (2014) and 27-366 for tran sient use at apt c. rmdy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
May 7, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted to other than permanent residential purposes cofo #22627 indicates premises to be legally approved as a class a multiple dwelling. now apt #c used/converted transient noted
May 7, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction oeperations. accessive debris on site resulting in tripping hazards. stock piling of steel beams & pallets of cinder block on the 1st fl whic
Jan 4, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit while conducting scheduled plumbing inspection for #120168736 found 2 washing installed in cellar at 234 east 52 street installed w/o a permit.rem:obtain permit or restore premises to prior
Nov 23, 2009
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner. defects noted: apt 2f bathroom ceiling damaged area of approx 2'x 3' water damage & masory. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Nov 18, 2009 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit noted installed sheetrock at ceiling and construct sheetrock partitions at 1st flr east apts 2 without approvals work 100% completed remedy obtain permits if feasiboe or restore premits to
May 11, 1999
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. hazardous noted: parapit wall at rear of building east wall and centre wall where both fire escape platforms are located are cracked and leaning inward (approx 6-8")
Apr 27, 1998 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Unknown
Work without a permit. ceiling, sheet rock partition erected 1st floor east apartment
Jun 16, 1988 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 3E
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 3E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 29, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 24, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Dec 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 5, 2023 · Apt A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 2, 2023 · Apt A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt A
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | $8,500,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 28 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1913
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 28
- Building area
- 18,125 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,021 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1325 / 36
- Assessed value
- $2,483,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #101693, last renewed Jul 30, 2026.
Questions about 234 East 52 Street
Who owns 234 East 52 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Panther Properties 5 LLC.
Does 234 East 52 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 70 housing violations at this property.
Is 234 East 52 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 14% of its 28 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 234 East 52 Street built?
City records list 1913 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 234 East 52 Street?
It has 28 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.