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438 52 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00807-0024Map

Owner of record: 438 52nd St Owners Corp

438 52 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 32 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 438 52nd St Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 20 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 32 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
50
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
230

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 1, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
32
About 100% of the building's 32 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 50

  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt b7, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 1, 2026 · Apt B7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt b7, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 1, 2026 · Apt B7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass at interior side of the lower sash window 1st from east at south, in the bathroom located at apt b7, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 1, 2026 · Apt B7

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at caulking, grouts joints of the ceramic tiles at south, west and north walls around bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt b7, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 1, 2026 · Apt B7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 8, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt d7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt D7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt d7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt D7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at apt d7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt D7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt d7, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 15, 2023 · Apt D7

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass panel lower sash window at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt d7, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 15, 2023 · Apt D7

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass panel upper sash window at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt d7, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 15, 2023 · Apt D7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 3rd room from east located at apt d7, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 15, 2023 · Apt D7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance to the box on north wall in the foyer located at apt d7, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 15, 2023 · Apt D7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling close to the window in the bathroom located at apt d7, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2023 · Apt D7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window counter balance lower sash at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt d7, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2023 · Apt D7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt d7, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2023 · Apt D7

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt d7, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2023 · Apt D7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective to north yard at public hall

    Mar 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt d7, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 23, 2023 · Apt D7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt d7, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 23, 2023 · Apt D7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall in the kitchen located at apt d7, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 23, 2023 · Apt D7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt d7, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 23, 2023 · Apt D7

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt d7, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 23, 2023 · Apt D7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Mar 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder stack from north at west exterior wall at west yard at fire escape

    Mar 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 20, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in sink waste line in the kitchen located at apt d7, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 20, 2023 · Apt D7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in washtub waste line in the bathroom located at apt d7, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 20, 2023 · Apt D7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt d7, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 20, 2023 · Apt D7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 2nd fire escape from north, 3rd story

    Nov 5, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner prptruding beyond window sill on 3 sty and 4 sty at 1st fire escape from north

    Nov 5, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 15, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling near meters at cellar

    Feb 2, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling near meters at cellar

    Feb 2, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercommunication system located at apt c3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 3, 2012 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the private hallway located at apt c3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2012 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt c3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2012 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt c3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2012 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 ... in the entrance located at apt c3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 12, 2012 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt c3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 18, 2012 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly secure the loose peephole in the entrance located at apt c3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 18, 2012 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 18, 2012 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly secure the loose outlet cover on electrical outlet at sink in the kitchen located at apt c3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 18, 2012 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric wall outlet at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt c3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 18, 2012 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt c2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 4, 2011 · Apt C2

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt B7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt B7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 29, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt D7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt C3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt D7

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt D7

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt D7

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt D7

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 27, 2023 · Apt D7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 20, 2023 · Apt D7

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 20, 2023 · Apt D7

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Mar 23, 2023 · Apt D7

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Mar 23, 2023 · Apt D7

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 22, 2023 · Apt D7

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Mar 22, 2023 · Apt D7

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 22, 2023 · Apt D7

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt D7

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt D7

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 16, 2023 · Apt D7

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Mar 16, 2023 · Apt D7

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 16, 2023 · Apt D7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 5, 2023 · Apt D7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 23, 2023 · Apt D7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 23, 2023 · Apt D7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 23, 2023 · Apt D7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 23, 2023 · Apt D7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 12, 2023 · Apt D7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 12, 2023 · Apt D7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 12, 2023 · Apt D7

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 5, 2022 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 5, 2022 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 5, 2022 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 5, 2022 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    May 27, 2022 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 24, 2022 · Apt C2

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 24, 2022 · Apt C2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 23, 2021 · Apt D7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 29, 2021 · Apt C5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 31, 2020 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2017 · Apt A2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
32
Building area
21,600 ft²
Lot area
6,010 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
807 / 24
Assessed value
$1,371,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #350423, last renewed Oct 23, 2025.

Questions about 438 52 Street

Who owns 438 52 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 438 52nd St Owners Corp.

Does 438 52 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.

Is 438 52 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 32 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 32 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 438 52 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 438 52 Street?

It has 32 residential units.

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