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721 East 52 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04773-0052Map

Owner of record: Verna Bain

721 East 52 Street is a two-family home built in 1940 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Verna Bain. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on January 18, 2022. 19 of the 42 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
42
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
33

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jan 18, 2022

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 · 42

  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 1st private hallway , the 1st room from east at south, the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to room with fire escape , east wall, in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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) ceiling, 1st door from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from east, the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 south at west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling, south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... (aaprox 2 sq ft) at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall, 1st closet from south at west wall wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 1st room from east at south, the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 20 sq. ft. east wall, south wall, west wall, north wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the north wall, east wall, ceiling, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2021 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sq.ft at north wall, ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 14607085 issued 03-oct-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 3, 2021 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2021 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • C

    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 frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2021 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • C

    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 frame from north at east wall in the 5th room from east at north located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2021 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • C

    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 frame from north at east wall, east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2021 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • C

    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 west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2021 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2021 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2021 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sq.ft at north wall, ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2021 · Apt FIRSTF

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the east wall, south wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2021 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2021 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 8 sq.ft at east wall, south wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2021 · Apt FIRSTF

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2021 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 5th room from east at north located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2021 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 8 sq.ft at east wall, south wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 14607082 issued 03-oct-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 3, 2021 · Apt FIRSTF

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 16, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 16, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at northand east wall . in the 1st room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 16, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 16, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 8, 2019 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly secure the loose handrail, south wall at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jul 14, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department - all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jul 14, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood jamb at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jul 14, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing lock at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jul 14, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jul 14, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 5, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Nov 5, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Nov 5, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Nov 5, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 29, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 29, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 26, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 26, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 26, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 26, 2021 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 22, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 22, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 22, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 6, 2019 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 28, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jun 28, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 28, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 28, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 12, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 5, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1940
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,576 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
317
Council district
45
Block / lot
4773 / 52
Assessed value
$44,640
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 721 East 52 Street

Who owns 721 East 52 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Verna Bain.

Does 721 East 52 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.

Is 721 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 721 East 52 Street built?

City records list 1940 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 721 East 52 Street?

It has 2 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.