162 East 52 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04621-0026Map
Owner of record: 162 Towers LLC
162 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 162 Towers LLC. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 18 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 24
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 14
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 · 24
- 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 7, 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 12, 2025
Open — 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 16, 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
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 29, 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.
Mar 8, 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.
Mar 8, 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 16, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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, 2019
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 24, 2018
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.
Dec 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 3, 2006 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ( that is defective ) in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 3, 2006 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 3, 2006 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... and mildew, at ceiling in the shower stall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 3, 2006 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - 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) 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 3, 2006 · Apt 1F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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) 1st radiator from north at east wall, south wall, east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 3, 2006 · Apt 1F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 2nd door frame from east at south wall, north wall, south wall in the private hallway located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 3, 2006 · Apt 1F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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) 1st radiator from east at south wall, south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 3, 2006 · Apt 1F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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) 1st door from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st radiator from north at east wall, south wall, west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 3, 2006 · Apt 1F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
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 & on boiler room door.
Oct 25, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar door locked.
Oct 25, 1985
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 27, 2022
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 12
- 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#35578710n as of 5/7/2026., file a certificate o
May 7, 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#35578901x as of 5/7/2026., file a certificate o
May 7, 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#35578902h as of 5/7/2026., file a certificate o
May 7, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Observed closed jobsite w/ an unsecured information panel protruding above construction fence expo #1 contrary to approved documents. weather advisory issued by the department for high winds in effect nov 4th t
Nov 5, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Atoi observed no heavy-duty sidewalk at the property, permit # b08035518-i1-sh exp 11/23/2023 not signed off. proposed work completed for installation of sidewalk shed., conduct/file final inspection
Aug 26, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Atoi observed construction fence erected at exp#1 of the property. permit # b00557440-i1-fn exp 2/20/2025. construction fence is still up ,permit expired. no new active permit on file with the department., obta
Aug 26, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary contruction equipment on site-expired permit. noted: during inspection, observed at exposure(1) of premises aside walk shed fully erected side walk shed under application #b08035518 expired 11/23/2023
Feb 8, 2024
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawfully contd work while on notice of swo.noted:atoi,work was in process under swo issued2/4/22 by insp sobhy hesham badge2905 for not having permits.during insp@2nd main entry door i heard tools/mechanical&
Mar 7, 2022 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Tampered w/removed or defaced written posted swo.noted:atoi,no swo posted for nov issued2/4/22.comply w/code
Mar 7, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o permit upon insp,observed illegal const work in progress on all fls that included unapproved,unauthorized plumbing (removing 3pc bath/all kits),electrical work (installed new panels boxes,new wires thr
Feb 4, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Active
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- Class - 2
Work w/o permit. note observed during inspection the cellar of a legal4 family bldg converted to a class'a'apt w/erection of full height partitoins creating rooms,3pcs bathroom & kitchen. there are no records
Jan 9, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 28-210.1 residence converted,maintained or occupied as a dwellingfor more than the legal approved # of familkies. note observed at the time of inspection the cellar of a legal 4 family bldg was converted
Jan 9, 2019
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 16, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 16, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 16, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 16, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 16, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 13, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 13, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 13, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
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- Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 13, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 13, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 12, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 1, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 1,232 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,667 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4621 / 26
- Assessed value
- $108,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #322037, last renewed Jun 26, 2024.
Questions about 162 East 52 Street
Who owns 162 East 52 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 162 Towers LLC.
Does 162 East 52 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.
Is 162 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 162 East 52 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 162 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.