197 East 52 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04639-0040Map
Owner of record: 197 E52 LLC
197 East 52 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 197 E52 LLC. HPD has recorded 253 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 47 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 253
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 193
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 · 253
- 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
Open — Info 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
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.
Feb 24, 2022
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.
Apr 8, 2021
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 8, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 2 sq.ft. at north wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west original violation 14092707 issued 25-mar-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; air conditioner without oneway srews in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 2 sq.ft. at north wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling-south-east and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at door in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Dec 8, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty lock and latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 8, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide glass panel at front entrance door to building , 1st story
Dec 8, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi-glass panel installed at front entrance door to building , 1st story
Dec 8, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 19, 2020
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 19, 2020
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Jan 19, 2020
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 19, 2020
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 19, 2020
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 19, 2020
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 19, 2020 · Apt 1F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 19, 2020 · Apt 1F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 19, 2020 · Apt 1F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 19, 2020 · Apt 1F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 19, 2020 · Apt 1F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 6, 2020
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of shopping carts and other house hold items at public hall, 1st story
Jan 6, 2020
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 6, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door to the apt in the entrance located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 6, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective water fixtures at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 6, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 6, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 6, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 17, 2019 · Apt 1F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 17, 2019 · Apt 1F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing outlet cover in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 13048311 issued 30-apr-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 3F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at the ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 13048304 issued 30-apr-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 3F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at the ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 15
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 6, 2017
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 30000036339y0001 in accordance with the rules of the department.1rcny 103-01(d)(1)requires that an annual inspection report for
Jul 1, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 3
Work w/o a permit.observed @ 3 story bldg an exp2 in brick wall of thebldg was removed & replaced metal lintels over the 10 windows,then over lintels installed 2 layers of masonry.rem obtain permit or restore p
Jul 20, 2017 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and dob records. partitionserected creating illegal class a apartment at cellar. unlawfulkitchen sink present. also full bathroom present completed with water closet,
Mar 24, 2017 · Penalty $12,000
Active
Complaints
- Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 14, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 14, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 14, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 14, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 14, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 14, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 14, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 14, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 14, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 14, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 5, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 5, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 5, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 5, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 13, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 20, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 23, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 15, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 15, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 15, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Windows
Mar 15, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 15, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 20, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 30, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 30, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 30, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 30, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 30, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Jan 29, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 29, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 29, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jan 29, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 29, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,712 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4639 / 40
- Assessed value
- $342,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #314037, last renewed Sep 20, 2019.
Questions about 197 East 52 Street
Who owns 197 East 52 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 197 E52 LLC.
Does 197 East 52 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 253 housing violations at this property.
Is 197 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 197 East 52 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 197 East 52 Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.