252 Henry Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00262-0040Map
Owner of record: Unavailable Owner
252 Henry Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1848 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 7 residential units across 3.5 floors. The owner of record is Unavailable Owner. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on November 18, 2025. 35 of the 42 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 42
- DOB violations
- 20
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 46
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 · 42
- 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 18, 2025
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, 2023
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 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material. yard
Mar 27, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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 24, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the yard at front
Nov 6, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Oct 27, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - 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 9, 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 9, 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 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jan 27, 2014 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jan 27, 2014 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jan 27, 2014 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jan 27, 2014 · Apt 3R
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 minimum required
Mar 21, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak at ceiling p/h closet in the private hallway located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Aug 23, 2002 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Aug 23, 2002 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the sewage at boiler room, basement
Aug 23, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cyclinder lock at wrought iron entrance gate in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1fl, 1st story
Aug 23, 2002 · Apt 1FL
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 required fixture present light not on at front areaway
Apr 25, 2001
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board cellar ceiling throughout.
Mar 25, 1987
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 4th sty apt.
Mar 25, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick east wall boiler room cellar.
Mar 25, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick wall to stair enclosure cellar to basement sty public hall.
Mar 25, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items basement sty public hall.
Mar 25, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing glass to door apt to rear yard.
Mar 25, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak north wall basement apt rear room.
Mar 25, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective balusters 2 to 3 sty stairs public hall.
Mar 25, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective balusters 2 sty public hall.
Mar 25, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 1 to 3 sty public hall.
Mar 25, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door 2 sty front apt 2f. , section '' ''
Mar 25, 1987 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty front apt 2f. , section '' ''
Mar 25, 1987 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty apt.
Mar 23, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 1 sty apt.
Mar 23, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door 1 sty apt.
Mar 23, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed 2 sty rear apt 2r entrance door. , section '' ''
Feb 27, 1987 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 4 sty apt 4 west room. located at apt 4
Feb 27, 1987 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department upper & lower sash window 4 sty apt west room.
Feb 27, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings & walls 2 sty rear apt 2r thru out. located at apt 2r
Feb 27, 1987 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty rear apt 2r. located at apt 2r
Feb 27, 1987 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls 1 sty public hall.
Feb 27, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder lcok at inside outside metal door to basement.
Aug 30, 1985
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 20
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
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
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 5, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 5, 2004
Dob violation - active
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- 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 - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
May 9, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Jan 19, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 19, 1990
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
As per class 2 ýb265¨ 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records; submit a current boiler inspection report and submit the certificate of correction
Jul 29, 2019
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 27, 2017 · Apt GARDEN
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 27, 2017 · Apt GARDEN
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 27, 2017 · Apt GARDEN
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 18, 2017 · Apt GARDEN
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 18, 2017 · Apt GARDEN
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 18, 2017 · Apt GARDEN
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 18, 2017 · Apt GARDEN
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt GARDEN
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt GARDEN
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt GARDEN
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 16, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - General
Floor
Jan 16, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - General
Mold
Jan 16, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - General
Mold
Jan 16, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - General
Floor
Jan 16, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 14, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 14, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jan 14, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jan 14, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Mold
Jan 14, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 14, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 14, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 14, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 14, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 26, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Jul 26, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 16, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 13, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 13, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 15, 2004 · Apt 7
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1848
- Floors
- 3.5
- Residential units
- 7
- Building area
- 4,963 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,313 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 262 / 40
- Assessed value
- $1,003,950
- Landmark / historic district
- Brooklyn Heights Historic District
HPD registration #369853, last renewed Dec 1, 2025.
Questions about 252 Henry Street
Who owns 252 Henry Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Unavailable Owner.
Does 252 Henry Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.
Is 252 Henry Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 57% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 252 Henry Street built?
City records list 1848 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 252 Henry Street?
It has 7 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.