249 East 52 Street
Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01326-0020Map
Owner of record: 249 East LLC
249 East 52 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1960 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 15 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 249 East LLC. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on November 22, 2024. 12 of the 20 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2023.
- HPD violations
- 20
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 32
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 20
- 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 22, 2024
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 15, 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 5, 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 25, 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 1, 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 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 28, 2010 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 28, 2010 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric bell buzzer intercom system in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 28, 2010 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mail box at public hall, 1st story
Jan 28, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 28, 2010 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2010 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, in the 1st room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 16, 2007 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north and east wall, in the 1st room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 16, 2007 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lower sash window kitchen 3 sty apt 3b. , section '' ''
Oct 18, 1990 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3 sty front east apt 3b. , section '' ''
Aug 9, 1989 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors 4 sty public hall bulkhead door to roof.
Aug 20, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 1 sty rear apt.
Aug 20, 1985
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 6
- 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 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 4, 1992
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 4, 1992
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.noted: approx 75% of 1st fl, 50% of 2nd fl, 50% of 3rd fl & entire 4thfl are being rented out as hotel rooms/suites for transient occupancy
Jan 5, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in residential district. noted: using approx 75% of 1st fl, 50% of 2nd fl, 50% of 3rd fl & entire 4th fl as hotel for transient occupancy in r8b general residence district. remedy: discontinue
Jan 5, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. work noted: converted apprx 75% of 1st flr, 50% of 2nd flr, 50% of 3rd flr and entire 4th flr into hotel w/o a permit. remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.
Jan 5, 2009
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building defect is: treads pulling away from stringer at 1st to 2nd story public hallway and bannister loose. remedy: make safe all necessary repair.
Sep 15, 1997 · Penalty $175
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit expired 799/82. remedy: obtain a renewed permit.
Jun 16, 1988 · Penalty $125
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 1D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jan 25, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jan 25, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jan 25, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Windows
Jan 25, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Mailbox
Jan 25, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 15, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jan 15, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Windows
Jan 15, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 21, 2007 · Apt 3D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 15, 2007 · Apt 2D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2006 · Apt 3D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2004 · Apt 3D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2004 · Apt 4C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 18, 2004 · Apt 2-D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2004 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2003 · Apt BLDG.
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1960
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 15
- Building area
- 7,040 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,510 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1326 / 20
- Assessed value
- $678,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #107547, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.
Questions about 249 East 52 Street
Who owns 249 East 52 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 249 East LLC.
Does 249 East 52 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.
Is 249 East 52 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 7% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 249 East 52 Street built?
City records list 1960 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 249 East 52 Street?
It has 15 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.