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252 East 46 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04850-0014Map

Owner of record: Benjamin Thomas, As Trustee

252 East 46 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Benjamin Thomas, As Trustee. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2024. 19 of the 36 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
36
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
21

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 25, 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 · 36

  • 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.

    Nov 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt topflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 3, 2023 · Apt TOPFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Dec 3, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt topflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 3, 2023 · Apt TOPFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt topflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 3, 2023 · Apt TOPFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration the drop ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt topflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 3, 2023 · Apt TOPFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at west wall leading to the ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 11, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 11, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 11, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 11, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Nov 11, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing sign at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 11, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing sign at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 11, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Nov 28, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 28, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retatdant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 28, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 28, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 28, 2022

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    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

    Nov 28, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Nov 28, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Nov 28, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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

    Nov 28, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 28, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx.. 5 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking assembly at vestibule door , 1st story

    Jul 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 7, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 1, 2023 · Apt TOPFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 5, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 27, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 7, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 7, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 5, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 17, 2013 · Apt 1

    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 (C0)
Year built
1931
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,534 ft²
Lot area
2,425 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
41
Block / lot
4850 / 14
Assessed value
$60,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #313340, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.

Questions about 252 East 46 Street

Who owns 252 East 46 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Benjamin Thomas, As Trustee.

Does 252 East 46 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.

Is 252 East 46 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 252 East 46 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 252 East 46 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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