543 East 52 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04737-0052Map
Owner of record: 543 E 52 Group LLC
543 East 52 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 543 E 52 Group LLC. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on September 24, 2024. 8 of the 8 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 8
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 17
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 · 8
- BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wiring near building entrance door , 1st story
Sep 24, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 27, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective radiator connection in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 27, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 27, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 27, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 27, 2010 · Apt 2
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 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 27, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator pipe at 1st story public hall vestibule
Feb 27, 2010
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
Work w/out permit
Feb 27, 2010
Vw-violation work without permit - active
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for violation #39182445x., file a certificate of correction
Sep 9, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for violation #39177313h., file a certificate of correction
Sep 9, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. vio#39143879l ,is still in a state of disrepair large cracks at epp#3&4 no front wall and part of exp#4 wall is missing.at rear one story brick and block g
Mar 30, 2026 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 2
Wwop: at the time of inspection, observed at cellar level, class a apartment created with 3 pc bathroom, residential sink and gas stove. dob records indicate no permit on file for plumbing work done for gas pip
Feb 13, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Wwop: at the time of inspection, observed at cellar level, full heigh partition walls installed to create class a apartment consisting of bedroom, living-room, 3 pc bathroom, kitchen equipped with refrigerator,
Feb 13, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Residence converted maintained or occupied as a dwelling for more than legally approved: at the time of inspection, observed cellar level altered and occupied (female present) as a class a dwelling with bedroom
Feb 13, 2026 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
Wwop: at the time of inspection, observed at cellar level, installation of electrical wiring supplying the class a apartment created, including light fixtures, refrigerator, portable air conditioner and microwa
Feb 13, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to obey a vacate order from the commissioner per 28-207.4: at the time of inspection, observed cellar occupied as a class a apartment ( female present) while under vacate order with hazardous condition
Feb 13, 2026 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
At time of inspection, observed detached 1 story brick garage at the rear of the property in a state of disrepair, exposure 3 & 4 c.m.u. wall vertical crack extending from grade to the ceiling plate, missing fr
Apr 2, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio #34879084h issued 10/26/10 (illegal class'a' cellar) remedy: comply w/comm's order.
Apr 27, 2012 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in notice of violation# 34829153r issued 02/27/10. for work without a permit created class "a" apartment at cellar. remedy: comply with the commiss
Nov 2, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure comply w/ the comm order contained in nov#34829153r issued on 2/27/10 for work w/o a permit created class a apt at cellar rem: comply w/ the comm order
Aug 12, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to correct violating condition noted in ecb nov#34829153r for work w/o a permit created class a apt @ cellar.rem:comply wthe comm's order
Jun 14, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner.respondent failed to correct conditions cited on prior ecb nov#34829153r for work w/o permit,illegal conversion creating class 'a' apt @ the cella
Apr 11, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to comply w.comm order to correct viol # 34829153r for work w.o apermit @ cellar installed (1) class a apt. no record of correction. remedy: comply w.comm order & obtain permit.
Jul 2, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code complaint manner plaster ceiling atradiator legalize cellar down to 1st floor saves at 2 floor balcony not maintained wood & vinyl siding missing baves exposed to weather ele
Feb 27, 2010 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 1/2 families to 4 0r more families one family wood framed dwelling occupied as 4 family dwelling 3 s.r.o with common bathroom at 2 flr cellar converted w/o per
Feb 27, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 1
Work without a permit cellar converted w/o any permits to class aapt with full kitchen full bathroom bedroom living rm all plumbing electrical & partition work done w/o any permits or approvals. remedy obtain
Feb 27, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt BACKAP
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt BACKAP
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt BACKAP
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 28, 2024 · Apt F
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 23, 2024 · Apt C
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 23, 2024 · Apt C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 23, 2024 · Apt C
Close - General
Windows
Feb 21, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 21, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 21, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Feb 21, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,340 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 4737 / 52
- Assessed value
- $168,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 543 East 52 Street
Who owns 543 East 52 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 543 E 52 Group LLC.
Does 543 East 52 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.
Is 543 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 543 East 52 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 543 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.