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212 East 52 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04638-0019Map

Owner of record: 212 East 52nd Realty LLC

212 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 212 East 52nd Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 20 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
30
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
13

What to know

Concern
5 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 · 30

  • 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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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.

    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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — 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
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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.

    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
  • 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.

    Nov 7, 2016

    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
  • 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 minimum required

    Dec 11, 2012

    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 22, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar thru out.

    Apr 23, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty east apt 2f lamont. located at apt 2f

    Feb 27, 1990 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.

    Feb 27, 1990

    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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Feb 27, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.

    Feb 7, 1990

    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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Feb 7, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door entrance to bldg.

    Aug 17, 1988

    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 50 watts night inspection.

    Aug 17, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the orth & rear yards night inspection.

    Aug 17, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring above entrance door to bldg.

    Aug 17, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixture above entrance door to bldg.

    Aug 17, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2 sty front apt bathroom & kitchen.

    Apr 15, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Atoi observed 7 a/c split units with disconnect boxes installed on exp 4 of the building. no electrical permit on file with dob., obtain permit

    May 20, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted:in basement 3 pc bathroom full kitchen stove sink counter cabinets and 7 rooms sheetrock partitions constructed and hallway remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or restore to

    Jan 27, 2005

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 13, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 26, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 27, 2005 · Apt B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Aug 27, 2005 · Apt B

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Aug 27, 2005 · Apt B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 30, 2004 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Illegal

    Jul 19, 2004 · Apt BSMT

    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
1931
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,652 ft²
Lot area
2,700 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
41
Block / lot
4638 / 19
Assessed value
$219,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #345596, last renewed Feb 10, 2026.

Questions about 212 East 52 Street

Who owns 212 East 52 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 212 East 52nd Realty LLC.

Does 212 East 52 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.

Is 212 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 212 East 52 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 212 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.