74 East 52 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04605-0028Map
Owner of record: Blossom Douglas
74 East 52 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Blossom Douglas. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 17 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 26
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 61
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 26
- 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.
May 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 18, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 9, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 25, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 9, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 17, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 4, 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, north and east wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 5th room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 5th room from east, the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 2F
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, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 8, 2021
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.
Oct 8, 2015
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.
Feb 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 12, 2012 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, .. at cellar
Aug 14, 2009
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections .. at cellar
Aug 14, 2009
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dept of bldg records.class a apt created at cellar,partitions erected creating rooms. kitchen & bathroom fixtures present. rem: discontinue illegal use of amende
Aug 14, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 2
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o. noted: c of o #234204 for 4 family dwelling expired 10.26.90. remedy: obtain valid c of o or discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jan 12, 2009 · Penalty $500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.- work noted interior renovation in apt #1f (1ststory front apartment) in kitchen and bathroom, with new wood 2"x3" partition. remedy: stop all work - obtain approval and permit.
Oct 11, 2004 · Penalty $500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit: work noted: in bsmt concrete block wall & sheetrock walls removed no permit remedy: "stop all work" obtain permit if feasible or restore to prior legal use for conditin & submit engineers rep
Sep 10, 2004
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Refrigerator
May 16, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 16, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 28, 2023 · Apt BSMNT
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 26, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 23, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 23, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 23, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close
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- General
Cooking gas
Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 30, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 2, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 2, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 22, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 22, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 22, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 25, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 16, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Oct 16, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Windows
Dec 30, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 30, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Dec 30, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Jan 8, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Jan 8, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Jan 8, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 5, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 5, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 5, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Windows
Jan 5, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Windows
Jan 5, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Jan 5, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Jan 5, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 24, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 12, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 12, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Dec 9, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,652 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4605 / 28
- Assessed value
- $299,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #327670, last renewed Dec 16, 2022.
Questions about 74 East 52 Street
Who owns 74 East 52 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Blossom Douglas.
Does 74 East 52 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.
Is 74 East 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 74 East 52 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 74 East 52 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.