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652 55 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00833-0027Map

Owner of record: Chen, Xu

652 55 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1945 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Xu. HPD has recorded 82 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 29 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
82
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
97

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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

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 · 82

  • 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.

    May 1, 2026

    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.

    Jun 6, 2025

    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.

    Nov 27, 2024

    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
  • 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 21, 2023

    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.

    Mar 20, 2023

    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.

    Nov 10, 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.

    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
  • 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 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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.

    Nov 2, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmnt, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Dec 30, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

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

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmnt, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Dec 30, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • C

    Remove all obstructions from water closet ... in the 2nd bathroom from east at north located at bsmt-apt bsmnt, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Dec 30, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmnt, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Dec 30, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

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

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmnt, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Dec 30, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of extremely hot water 139 deg f in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmnt, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Dec 30, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Dec 21, 2015 · Apt BSMT

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

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

    Dec 21, 2015 · Apt BSMT

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

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 21, 2015 · Apt BSMT

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

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 21, 2015 · Apt BSMT

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

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at bsmt-apt bsmnt, bsmt-apt at south

    Dec 10, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door to the courtyard at east. located at bsmt-apt bsmnt, bsmt-apt at south

    Dec 10, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at bsmt-apt bsmnt, bsmt-apt at south

    Dec 10, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

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

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at bsmt-apt bsmnt, bsmt-apt at south

    Dec 10, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

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

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at bsmt-apt bsmnt, bsmt-apt at south

    Dec 10, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

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

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at bsmt-apt bsmnt, bsmt-apt at south

    Dec 10, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement

    Dec 10, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt, bsmt-apt at south

    Dec 10, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder key operated lock at the metal gate at exit to the rear yard. located at bsmt-apt bsmnt, bsmt-apt at south

    Dec 10, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of inoperable ceiling light fixture in the foyer located at bsmt-apt bsmnt

    Nov 13, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

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

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at washbasin in the 3rd bathroom from east at north located at bsmt-apt bsmnt, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Nov 13, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

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

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Oct 20, 2015 · Apt BASEME

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

    Replace with new the broken or defective ,mortise lock on entrance door to apartment in the foyer located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Oct 20, 2015 · Apt BASEME

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

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets ,at sink in the kitchen located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 20, 2015 · Apt BASEME

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

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Oct 20, 2015 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection ,at wash basin waste line in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Oct 20, 2015 · Apt BASEME

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Oct 18, 2015 · Apt BSMT

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

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Oct 18, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line at washbasin sink in the 4th bathroom from north at west located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Oct 18, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the 2nd bathroom from north at east located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Oct 18, 2015 · Apt BSMT

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

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at door leading to backyard in the 5th room from north at east located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Oct 18, 2015 · Apt BSMT

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

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of broken light fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Oct 18, 2015 · Apt BSMT

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

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

    Oct 18, 2015 · Apt BSMT

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

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Oct 18, 2015 · Apt BSMT

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

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

    Oct 18, 2015 · Apt BSMT

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

    Replace with new the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door in the foyer located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Oct 18, 2015 · Apt BSMT

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

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt bsmt

    Sep 30, 2015 · Apt BSMT

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

    Repair the broken or defective connection at sink waste pipe line in the kitchen located at apt bsmt

    Sep 30, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where is required as per bc 903.2 and 27-954rmdy: discontinue illegal use.

    Sep 21, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. failure to comply with maximum floor area requirement per occupant load as per bc10041.2, 27-2075 and mdl sec#31. at basement level, 1st and 2nd floor hav

    Sep 21, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway noted: at basement level rear exit doro obstructed by car parked in front of door; fire escape at 1st and 2nd floor at rear of bldg obstructed by metal window

    Sep 21, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system. rmdy: discontinue illegal use.

    Sep 21, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: at basement level, 1st and 2nd floor erected full height partition wall and install door with key lock deviceto create additional bedroom from living room. rmdy:obtain all require

    Sep 21, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrar to that allowed by the cofo #310303533 illegal occupancy noted: at basement level, 1st and 2nd flr illegally converted the living room for each apt to additional bedroom. rmdy: discontinue

    Sep 21, 2017 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Multiple dwelling converted, maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by the cofo #310303533 indicates premises legally approved as a 3family dwelling, 1 dwelling

    Sep 21, 2017 · Penalty $14,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. failure to provide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 and 27-366. rmdy: discontinue illegal use.

    Sep 21, 2017 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    &ork does not conform to approved construction documents provided at site construction work being performed under permitted application #310303533 at time of inspection excavation in cellar approx 2' & metal st

    Apr 6, 2009

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Dec 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 28, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 28, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 28, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 28, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 28, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Dec 28, 2016 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 28, 2016 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 28, 2016 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 28, 2016 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 28, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 18, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 18, 2015 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 17, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Boiler

    Dec 9, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 9, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 9, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 9, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 8, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 8, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 7, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 7, 2015 · Apt BMENT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2015 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2015 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 3, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 6, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 6, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 6, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 6, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 6, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 6, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 6, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 6, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 6, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 6, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 6, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Nov 6, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 6, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt BM

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt BM

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt BM

    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 (C0)
Year built
1945
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
3,507 ft²
Lot area
1,945 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
43
Block / lot
833 / 27
Assessed value
$132,540
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #385670, last renewed Aug 12, 2025.

Questions about 652 55 Street

Who owns 652 55 Street?

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

Does 652 55 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 82 housing violations at this property.

Is 652 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 652 55 Street built?

City records list 1945 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 652 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.