252 Tompkins Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01791-0003Map
Owner of record: Legacy Assets, LLC
252 Tompkins Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Legacy Assets, LLC. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on April 21, 2026. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 25
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 172
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 25
- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Apr 21, 2026
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 11, 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.
Mar 27, 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 2, 2022
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.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
May 2, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
May 2, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2017 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2017 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2017 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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) 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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) 1st door frame from east at south wall, north wall, south wall, west wall in the 6th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 27, 2017 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective thermal window lower sash counter balances in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 15, 2016 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 13, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate ... in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story
Jan 24, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system no notice posted at public hall, 1st story
Jan 24, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2012 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2012 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 8
- 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 - 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 · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt ALL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 13, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 23, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 14, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 11, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 11, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 11, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 11, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 14, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 26, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 15, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 27, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 26, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 21, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2016 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 7,080 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,360 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1791 / 3
- Assessed value
- $873,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #319207, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.
Questions about 252 Tompkins Avenue
Who owns 252 Tompkins Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Legacy Assets, LLC.
Does 252 Tompkins Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.
Is 252 Tompkins Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 63% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 252 Tompkins Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 252 Tompkins Avenue?
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.