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52 East 55 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04624-0032Map

Owner of record: 52 E 55th St LLC

52 East 55 Street is a two-family home built in 1945 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 52 E 55th St LLC. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 7 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
21
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
28

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 21

  • 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 24, 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.

    Dec 3, 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 28, 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 17, 2022

    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.

    Mar 16, 2022

    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.

    Apr 21, 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.

    Nov 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east located at bsmt-apt 1fl

    Jun 10, 2019 · Apt 1FL

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at bsmt-apt 1fl

    Jun 10, 2019 · Apt 1FL

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at bsmt-apt 1fl

    Jun 10, 2019 · Apt 1FL

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1fl

    Jun 10, 2019 · Apt 1FL

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 31, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at security gate on 1st story building front porch

    Jun 17, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door .. in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story

    Jun 17, 2016 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at entrane door to bldg , 1st story

    Oct 8, 2010

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 2fl, 2nd story

    Oct 8, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Oct 8, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wood moulding at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 12, 2010 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2, 2nd story

    Aug 12, 2010 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 12, 2010 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at entrance door to bldg , 1st story

    Aug 12, 2010

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: brick facade demo from 2nd floor window sill to roof parapet area approx 9 ft high x 18ft wide at 2nd story front of building without a permit. remedy: stop all work. obtain

    Sep 23, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit: work noted: at cellar level front , the garage door has been removed, and a masonry wall with a window has been installed in it's place. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible, or obtain a

    Jun 19, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 7, 2019 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 7, 2019 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 7, 2019 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 7, 2019 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 27, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 27, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 27, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 27, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Sep 27, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Sep 27, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
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  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Sep 27, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 27, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Sep 27, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 27, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 27, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 5, 2009 · Apt TOPFL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2009 · Apt TOPFL

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Mar 18, 2026$750,000Two family dwellings2

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1945
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
1,728 ft²
Lot area
1,600 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
41
Block / lot
4624 / 32
Assessed value
$58,320
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #815698, last renewed Jan 21, 2026.

Questions about 52 East 55 Street

Who owns 52 East 55 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 52 E 55th St LLC.

Does 52 East 55 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 52 East 55 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 52 East 55 Street built?

City records list 1945 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 52 East 55 Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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