452 55 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00831-0028Map
Owner of record: Li, Nai Chao
452 55 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1896 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Li, Nai Chao. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2025.
- HPD violations
- 7
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 12
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 · 7
- 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 19, 2025
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.
Jun 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at building front
May 15, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Apr 8, 2024
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 21, 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 20, 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.
Feb 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 2
- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 18, 2024
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 20, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.noted:@ exp#1,entrance awning @ parlor level,defective.the awning has separated from the facade of the bldg & is hanging over the main entrance.this is causing
Apr 13, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans @ job site @ time of insp noted:upon request for a approved plans for job #320847447,const workerresponded no plans on site.stop all work!make site safe.rem:provide pl
Apr 13, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
3301.2 failure to provide 3'-6" guard rail of solid enclosure @ perimeter openinings @ the 1st fl guardrails are missing throughout this level putting workers in danger of a 10' fall hazard.rem:stop all work in
Mar 15, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov #35017875l issued on 8/26/13 removal of windows & constructing metal balcony at rear. rmdy: comply w/commissioner's order.
Feb 4, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. note: at 1st & 2nd fl 2 window openings,which was existing windows,windows cut & extend larger creating 2 doors at rear at 1st & 2nd fl. metal balcony constructed at 2nd fl rear in front of doo
Aug 26, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permits noted:at rear of bldg wood deck approx. 15'x 8'erected on top of rear extension w/o obtaining required dob permits noteas per insp. deck still remains 1st insp.& nov made at 9.16.06.remedy:
Mar 5, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file cofc noted: erection of wood deck at rear of house without permits has not been corrected nov issued 02.08.07 #34555820x upon insp. conditon still remains failure to comply with comm's order vio
Mar 5, 2008 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order to file a cert of correction w/ the dept of bldg for the violation condition cited in notice of violation # 34537459p.remedy: correct the violating condition & file
Feb 8, 2007 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted @ rear of said premises an extension constructed of masonry approx 10ft depth by 12ft wide 10ft in height enclosed with window opening facing west noted @ top of extension wooden
Sep 16, 2006 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 22, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 22, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 6, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Oct 17, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 30, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jul 28, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 21, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1896
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,036 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,003 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 831 / 28
- Assessed value
- $111,420
- Landmark / historic district
- Sunset Park South Historic District
HPD registration #389635, last renewed Apr 9, 2026.
Questions about 452 55 Street
Who owns 452 55 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Li, Nai Chao.
Does 452 55 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.
Is 452 55 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 452 55 Street built?
City records list 1896 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 452 55 Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.