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40 East 52 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04605-0013Map

Owner of record: Black Gold Street Holdings LLC

40 East 52 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Black Gold Street Holdings LLC. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 32 of the 46 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.

HPD violations
46
DOB violations
21
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
24

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 2019
6
About 100% of the building's 6 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 · 46

  • 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 4, 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 9, 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 25, 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 9, 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 17, 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 22, 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 4, 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 24, 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 8, 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    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 17, 2018

    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, 2017

    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 8, 2015

    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 18, 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 needed (fixture present)

    Sep 17, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***

    Jul 23, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Sep 30, 2007 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Sep 30, 2007 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Sep 30, 2007 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective lower sash glass at window in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Sep 30, 2007 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Sep 30, 2007 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Sep 30, 2007 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window frame in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Sep 30, 2007 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at flushomerer in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Sep 30, 2007 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Sep 30, 2007 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete treads at front areaway

    Sep 25, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing marble saddle at door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jul 3, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jul 3, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector ( that is missing ) in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jul 3, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jul 3, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at entrance door to building

    Jun 6, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jun 6, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 drop ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jun 6, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 .. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked cellar door at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective vestibule door lock at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 20, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 drop ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Mar 20, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Mar 20, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Mar 20, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Nov 19, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector (emelda ward) missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Nov 19, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing 40 watts missing light bulb rear yard fixture present.

    Nov 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-16.01 adm code provide suitable tight cover for the handhole opening of trap cellar front sewer pit.

    Nov 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 3 sty pub hall.

    Nov 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing notice.

    Nov 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty pub hall & boiler room door.

    Nov 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 21

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 24, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 13, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 15, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 20, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 26, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 31, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Apr 19, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 22, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 28, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/comm's order contained in summ/vio#35294191x issued on 10/30/17 and to file a cofc pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny102-01.no compliance recorded.

    Dec 12, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at exp#1 at right side of window at 3rd fl vertical steps cracks also at parapet bricks,dislodged or loose cracks in various locations of facade.

    Oct 30, 2017 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.note:at exp# at right side of window 3rd flr vertical stop cracks also at parapet missing bricks,dislodged or loose cracks in various locations of facade.re

    Sep 23, 2017 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenanves. note: at exp#1 at right side window 3rd fl vertical step crack also at parapet missing bricks,dislodged or loose cracks in various location of facade.

    Aug 4, 2017 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.noted exp1 @ right side window 3rd fl.vertical cracks also @ parapet.missing bricks,dislodged or loose,cracks in various location of facade.rem maintain bldg wall

    Jun 25, 2017 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: @ time of insp observed @ exp#1 above the 3rd flr window bricks have dislodged & are loose also cracks in various location on the facade beed to be repa

    May 1, 2017 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failed to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: @ time of insp observed @ exp#1 above the 3rd flr window. bricks have dislodged & are loose also crack in various location on the facade, make repair. rem:

    Mar 8, 2017 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.note:@the time of inspobserved @exp#1 above the 3rd fl window,bricks have dislodged & are loose crack is approx 1" width.vertical cracks @various locns @exp#1 obs

    Jan 21, 2017 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appuretenances. noted: at exp#1 above the 3rd fl window,bricks have disloged & are loose crack is approx 1"wide. vertical cracks at various locations at exp#1 observed at exp#4

    Nov 27, 2016 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walk or appurtenance.noted:at time of inspection observed at exposure #1bricks have dislodged and are loose.vertical and horizontal cracks at all floors over windows causing a hazar

    Oct 8, 2016 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 1, 2020 · Apt APT5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 1, 2020 · Apt APT5

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 20, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 20, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Apr 10, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Apr 10, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 17, 2008 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 17, 2008 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 1, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 19, 2007 · Apt 5

    Close
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  • General

    Mold

    Sep 19, 2007 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Sep 19, 2007 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 19, 2007 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 19, 2007 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Sep 19, 2007 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 19, 2007 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Sep 19, 2007 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 19, 2007 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 19, 2007 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Sep 19, 2007 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 5, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 5, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 2, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 1, 2007 · Apt 2R

    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 (C2)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,694 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
41
Block / lot
4605 / 13
Assessed value
$355,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #309868, last renewed Oct 14, 2025.

Questions about 40 East 52 Street

Who owns 40 East 52 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Black Gold Street Holdings LLC.

Does 40 East 52 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.

Is 40 East 52 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 40 East 52 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 40 East 52 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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