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447 52 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00799-0056Map

Owner of record: Mcdonald, Joseph

447 52 Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Mcdonald, Joseph. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 16 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
17
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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

  • 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 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Dec 4, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 28, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 16, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 8, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible ... at basement

    Sep 5, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at water closet , sink, bathtub and wash basin at basement

    Sep 5, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    § 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy

    Sep 5, 2017

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 1FLR

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1flr, 1st story

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 1FLR

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile at walking area in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 1FLR

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective glass pane at upper window sash in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 1FLR

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 1FLR

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 29, 2017

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 29, 2017

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Work without permit. at time of inspection observed owner erected bathroom 3 pieces, full kitchen with gas stove, washer machine, observed constructed walls to erect two bedrooms all constructed in the basemen

    Nov 8, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or buildings department records. noted: observed occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob/hpd records #155783. records indicate a 3 story & 2

    Nov 8, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and department of buildings records. partitions erected creating illegal use of rooms for living at basement. unlawful cooking range and kitchen sink present. also f

    Sep 5, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dob's/hpd records #15573. records indicate a 3 sty & 2 units;found @ time of inspection bldg owner erected full height partitions to sub divide 2 class'a' units on 1st

    Jan 7, 2015

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 28, 2017 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 28, 2017 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 28, 2017 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 28, 2017 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 28, 2017 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 5, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Mar 12, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Mar 8, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 8, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 8, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B9)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
2,472 ft²
Lot area
2,003 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
799 / 56
Assessed value
$89,940
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #818740, last renewed Jun 21, 2018.

Questions about 447 52 Street

Who owns 447 52 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mcdonald, Joseph.

Does 447 52 Street have violations?

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

Is 447 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 447 52 Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 447 52 Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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