252 Smith Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00414-0039Map
Owner of record: Holy Family Holdings, LLC
252 Smith Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Holy Family Holdings, LLC. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on November 22, 2023.
- HPD violations
- 20
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 4
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
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, 2023
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.
Mar 2, 2022
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 19, 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.
Feb 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect collapsed brick chimney stack at roof west
Apr 27, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect brick chemney stack in danger of collapsing roof east
Apr 27, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect roof sagging indanger of collapsing at rear
Apr 27, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2nd story east apt. 2r
Apr 27, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sagging defective wood floor kitchen 2nd story east apt. 2r
Apr 27, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak ceiling 3rd story public hall
Apr 27, 2007
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 27, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters all storys at public hall
Apr 27, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose balustrade all storys at public hall
Apr 27, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect bulging plaster ceiling and supporting wood beam removed at rear at cellar
Apr 27, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the .. at cellar
Apr 27, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Apr 27, 2007
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose wood balustrade all stys public halls & stairs.
May 16, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose 1 tread up from 2 to 3 sty public hall stair.
May 16, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items old wood etc 3 ty public hall.
May 16, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-20.07 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty north apt 2r.
May 16, 1988
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 9
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Stop all work and contact the dob
Jul 22, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 25, 2009
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 26, 2007
Vpw-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 26, 2007
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 26, 2007
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 13, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 2
For faiure to conduct or file final inspection of permitted work with the department:at time of inspection observed job not signed off as per dob requirement for permit. job# 310302473 expired on 04/01/2020. an
Jul 31, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records class a aptcreated at cellar fixtures present.remedy:restore premises to legal o ccupancy.
Apr 27, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintainn fire stopping where required noted:section of boiler room ceiling & cellar ceiling of a mix use bldg has holes & missing fire stopping( e.g. fire code sheetrock) remedy: repair & maintain
Apr 26, 2007 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted:at 2nd fl apt gas pipe disconnected w/o capping & demo of kitchen area,removal of partition,plumbing pie & wallstuds exposed.remedy: obtain a permit if feasible ore restore to prior
Apr 26, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg noted:defect shaft section of chimmney 4ft w by 18 in depth & 4ft h has collasped at rear section of bldg roof level.impact has caused 3 ceiling wood joists at 3rd fl to crack & various
Apr 26, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building noted:at premises debris & trash piled upat cellar & rear yard uncontained.creating a haz. condition for occupant. remedy : maintain bldg forthwith
Apr 26, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted erected an awning at first story front. remedy: obtain a permit or remove the illegal awning.
Sep 6, 1995
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted awning approx: 2x10 erected at groundfloor front. word: smith st. gold and silver. remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or remove the illegal awning.
Oct 13, 1992 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 2, 2007 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 29, 2007 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 15, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,250 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 414 / 39
- Assessed value
- $618,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #363157, last renewed Jun 12, 2025.
Questions about 252 Smith Street
Who owns 252 Smith Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Holy Family Holdings, LLC.
Does 252 Smith Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.
Is 252 Smith 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 252 Smith Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 252 Smith Street?
It has 2 residential units and 4 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.