491 East 52 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04724-0040Map
Owner of record: Heights Holdings NY LLC
491 East 52 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 39 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Heights Holdings NY LLC. HPD has recorded 756 housing violations here, most recently on September 14, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 39 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 756
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 1,751
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 756
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color under wash basin at south wall in the bathroom located at apt c10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt C10
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt c10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt C10
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt c10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt C10
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt c10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt C10
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt c10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt C10
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic at south wall in the bathroom located at apt c10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt C10
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall under wall cabinet in the kitchen located at apt c10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt C10
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 22, 2026 · Apt A1
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story, section ''north''
Mar 3, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story, section ''north''
Mar 3, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall approx 3 sq ft in the kitchen located at apt a5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt A5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt a5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt A5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door in the 1st room from east located at apt a5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt A5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door lock in the entrance located at apt a5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt A5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the private hallway located at apt a5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt A5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt a5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt A5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt a5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt A5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at south wall in the kitchen located at apt a5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt A5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt A5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north and west walls in the bathroom located at apt a5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt A5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective floor at south wall in the kitchen located at apt a5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt A5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq at north wall in the bathroom located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 11, 2025 · Apt C5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story
Oct 11, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 11, 2025 · Apt C5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 11, 2025 · Apt C5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of over grown vegetation under drop ladder at 2nd stack from north at building west at fire escape
Oct 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 11, 2025 · Apt C5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt b3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt B3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operative lockable door knob at room door leading to fire escape window in the 4th room from east located at apt b3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt B3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt B3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt d10, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt D10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt a5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt A5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt d10, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt D10
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st base cabinet from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt b3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt B3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the bathroom located at apt b3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt B3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt b3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt B3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at east wall in the foyer located at apt b3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt B3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt b3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt B3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt b3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt B3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt a5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt A5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood inside base cabinet at sink at south wall in the kitchen located at apt a5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt A5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt a5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt A5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt a5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt A5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom located at apt a5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt A5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt b3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt B3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt a5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt A5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north and east walls in the private hallway located at apt d10, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt D10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt d10, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt D10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt d10, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt D10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west and east walls in the kitchen located at apt d10, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt D10
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 9
- Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. observed window type a/c unit installed in fire escape diminishing/obstructing pathway. also multiple a/c units installed without rear support brace, units
Jul 15, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 3
Electrical work w/o a permit. observed at 1:15pm in the main hallway electrical conduit/raceway used throughout for camera system. remedy: obtain permit.
Mar 9, 2016
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. observed in lobby of multi dwelling partition of ceiling removed due to leaky pipe above in 2nd fl apt b10. remedy: make site safe make repairs/replacements
Dec 31, 2012
Resolve - Hazardous
3b,25a,25b,26,32a,34a,36,40,50,50a,50b,50c. 50)no boiler rating plate for weil mclain boiler 50a)missing front sight glass causing escaping fumes and smoke oh high fire. 50b)no antigyphon device on oil line
May 8, 2003 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
32a,6a,25a,25b. hardford curreded and leaking peep hole glass missing maruel resel for oil burner need tube moumted on the motor.
Oct 11, 1994
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 5, 2026 · Apt C10
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 5, 2026 · Apt C10
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 5, 2026 · Apt C10
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 5, 2026 · Apt C10
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 5, 2026 · Apt C10
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt A3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt A3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt A3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt A3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt A3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt A3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 17, 2026 · Apt MAINLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 17, 2026 · Apt MAINLO
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 17, 2026 · Apt MAINLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt LOBBY
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt C5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt B3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt C5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt C5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt B3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 39
- Building area
- 41,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 12,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 4724 / 40
- Assessed value
- $814,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #310274, last renewed Jul 20, 2026.
Questions about 491 East 52 Street
Who owns 491 East 52 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Heights Holdings NY LLC.
Does 491 East 52 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 756 housing violations at this property.
Is 491 East 52 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 39 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 39 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 491 East 52 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 491 East 52 Street?
It has 39 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.