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518 52 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00808-0011Map

Owner of record: Chen, Rong Mei

518 52 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Rong Mei. HPD has recorded 189 housing violations here, most recently on September 14, 2020. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
189
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
174

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Sep 14, 2020

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 · 189

  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt capable of being padlocked at bulkhead roof door at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 5; in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 31, 2020 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at north wall and ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 31, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall and ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 31, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling in bulkhead at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 31, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in bulkhead at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 31, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of slidebolt capable of being padlocked at bulkhead door at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 31, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Jul 29, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 29, 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 15, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 5th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 1L

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

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 13, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 13, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 16, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures ...at the range in the kitchen located at apt 4fll, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 6, 2016 · Apt 4FLL

    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 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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, light fixture present

    Aug 20, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, 1st closet from north at east wall wall in the foyer located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 20, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... (approx. 8 sq. ft. ) at east wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 20, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 20, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, north wall, south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 20, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, south wall, north wall, east wall, ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 20, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north, the foyer , the 2nd room from north, the kitchen , the bathroom , the 5th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 20, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, east wall, ceiling, west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 20, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 20, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 20, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration - partition wall erected from floor to ceiling, reducing ventilation - in the 1st room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 20, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden frame on south window at west wall in the 6th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 8, 2014 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counter balance on south window at west wall in the 6th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 8, 2014 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at north wall (approximately 5 square feet), south wall (approx. 12 square feet), east wall (approx. 6 square feet) and west wall (approx. 10 square feet) in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 8, 2014 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective shut-off valve at radiator in the 1st room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 8, 2014 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Nov 20, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 17, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 17, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 17, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective three quarter plywood sub floor in the foyer located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 17, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor near south radiator in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 17, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 17, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 17, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st door from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 17, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, ceiling, north wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 17, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 12

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 9, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records 2514 class a apt subdivided into 2 class a apts remedy: discontinue illegal use of amended c of o

    Aug 21, 2010

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 29, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 29, 2020 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 21, 2020 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 26, 2019 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 12, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 15, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 21, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Mar 21, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 4, 2016 · Apt 4FLL

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    May 18, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    May 18, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    May 18, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 6, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Mar 24, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Mar 24, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jul 1, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 7, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 7, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 7, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 7, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 7, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 7, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 5, 2014 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 5, 2014 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Nov 27, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Nov 27, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Nov 27, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 27, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Nov 27, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 27, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 18, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 18, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 18, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Sep 4, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 4, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Sep 4, 2013 · Apt 1L

    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
1905
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
8,280 ft²
Lot area
3,005 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
808 / 11
Assessed value
$621,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #363844, last renewed Jul 3, 2025.

Questions about 518 52 Street

Who owns 518 52 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Rong Mei.

Does 518 52 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 189 housing violations at this property.

Is 518 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 518 52 Street built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 518 52 Street?

It has 8 residential units.

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