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78 East 52 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04605-0029Map

Owner of record: Seales, Hillary Bowen

78 East 52 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Seales, Hillary Bowen. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 26 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
27
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
37

What to know

Concern
1 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

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 · 27

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 18, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    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 missing sign at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 24, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
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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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 8, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 11, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 11, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose 1st 2nd 3rd 4th wood tread from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Nov 26, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose handrail at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Nov 26, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Nov 26, 2014 · Apt 2R

    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***

    Oct 20, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wall switch in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 2R

    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***

    Aug 11, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective tile walls bathroom 1 sty rear apt 1r , section '' ''

    Mar 17, 1998 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl bathroom 1 sty rear apt 1r , section '' ''

    Mar 17, 1998 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection for vio#35684514p. observed at exp#2 large cracks in stucco missing stucco,allowing water to enter and cause damage and exposing bric

    May 15, 2026 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order. for work without a permit for vio#35676695n no permit on file as of 5/15/2026., comply with commissioner's order

    May 15, 2026 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. no certificate of correction on file for vio#35676691x as of 5/15/2026., file a certificate

    May 15, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. no certificate of correction on file for vio#35676693j as of 5/15/2026., file a certificate

    May 15, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings.no certificate of correction on file for vio#35676694l as of 5/15/2026., file a certificate o

    May 15, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. defects noted: exterior facade is cracked, cement stucco spalling, window lintels is sagging, stucco is missing allowing water penetration located to the s

    Mar 31, 2025 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records. illegal occupancy noted at cellar level, having been converted/occupied as commercial space(bar) and sleeping quaters with 3pcs. bath. remedy: discontinue ille

    Apr 9, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. failure to provide the required light and ventilation for every bedroom as per m.d.l. s.e.c. #30 and 27,2057 having erected sleeping quarter at cellar le

    Apr 9, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. work noted at cellar level having erected full height partitions to create place of assembly and sleeping quarter with 3pcs. bathroom. installed plumbing waste water and gas lines for 3pc

    Apr 9, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in a residential district. illegally converted/occupied cellar as eating and drinking establishment. noted approximately 78% of cellar occupied as eating and drinking establishment with shelves of l

    Apr 9, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide the required number of means of egress for every floor as per bc1006.3(2022) and 27-366 for place of assembly and sleeping quarter at

    Apr 9, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2024 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 5, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 8, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 8, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 8, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 8, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 8, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 14, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 14, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Nov 14, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 14, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Nov 14, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 14, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 17, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 17, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 17, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 17, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Oct 17, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Oct 17, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 17, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 22, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 22, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 22, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 22, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 22, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 16, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 16, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 15, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 15, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 15, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 15, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 14, 2012 · 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 (C3)
Year built
1930
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 / 29
Assessed value
$299,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #335443, last renewed Jan 19, 2017.

Questions about 78 East 52 Street

Who owns 78 East 52 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Seales, Hillary Bowen.

Does 78 East 52 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.

Is 78 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 78 East 52 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 78 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.