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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Sep 24, 2024

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 · 8

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 27, 2010 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.