1259 52 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11219BBL 3-05655-0068Map
Owner of record: 1259 52 LLC
1259 52 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11219. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 1259 52 LLC. HPD has recorded 165 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2025.
- HPD violations
- 165
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 227
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 165
- IInformation / order
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 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 6, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 19, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at entrance door to building , 1st story
Sep 19, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at building door to east court yard
Sep 19, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at west front stack
Jul 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the dust from construction debris at all storiespublic hall
Jun 22, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell-buzzer intercom system in the foyer located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 11, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective refrigerator gasket in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 11, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 11, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 11, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 3, 2nd story
Oct 31, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story
Oct 31, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit windows in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story
Oct 31, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south
Oct 31, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective refrigerator door gasket in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south
Oct 31, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south
Oct 31, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell and buzzer system in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south
Oct 31, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 15, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls & ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 15, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 15, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood cabinet base in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 15, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective operating cranks at all windows in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 15, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 15, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at vestibule , 1st story
Oct 15, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at vestibule door , 1st story
Oct 15, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor (sloping) in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 15, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 15, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 15, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fireretardant ceiling and wall in 3rd story public hall bulk head
Sep 30, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at 1st story public hall vestibule door
Sep 30, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in 3rd story public hall bulk head
Sep 30, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination in 3rd story public hall
Sep 30, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance door to bldg
Sep 30, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination in 1st story public hall vestibule
Sep 30, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts required
Sep 30, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over bulk head ceiling
Sep 30, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .... in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 20, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 20, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 20, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 20, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 20, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 20, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 20, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 20, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete steps at front east yard
Sep 11, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 drop ceiling installed in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 19, 2011 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting through out at basement
Nov 13, 2011
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 15
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 21, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 21, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 1
Work w/o a permit:owner has vertically enlarged this 5stry bldg.addingan additional flr to the existing roof that contains 2mezzanine apts that is in construction to the 3rd flr.no permits were filed for this w
Jun 22, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Work doesn't conform to approved construction documents &/or approved amendments.noted:owner is working in apt#2 app#321066751 &states that the mezzanine level be oprn.w.no partition walls.contrary to that ther
Jun 22, 2016 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain adequate inspections per section requirements.noted:bldg is under alt 2 app#321066751 &there are excessive amounts of construction dust throughout interior of bldg.this bldg is currently occ
Jun 22, 2016 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to bldg dept records.noted:this bldg is noted to bea 3stry bldg.owner has created another stry on roof level creating a 4th flr that contains 2mezzanine apts which is not permitted.rem:disco
Jun 22, 2016 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
28-104.8.4 tenant protection plan not filled.owner is working on alt 2app#321066751 ¬ tenant protection plan is filled for this job &thisbldg is currently occupied.excessive amount of construction dust is fo
Jun 22, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at front of premises at ground level wooden handicap access ramp is deteriorating w/plywood risers from sidewalk level to 1st
Jan 4, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. at time of inspection observed at front of premisesat ground level the erection of a wood framed handicap access ramp. ramp is approx 6feet wide by 13feet long & 3feet off ground high. note:
Jan 4, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is: lintel (steel) shifting, wall brick work cracked and stone archway leaning. top 3rd floor level window, south elevator. remedy: repair or replace defective
Feb 22, 1998
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2015 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 29, 2015 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 29, 2015 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 29, 2015 · Apt 6
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 29, 2015 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 29, 2015 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 6
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 6
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2014 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 31, 2014 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 31, 2014 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 24, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 24, 2014 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 16, 2014 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 24, 2014 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 24, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Mar 7, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 7, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Mar 7, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Mar 7, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 7, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 7, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Oct 29, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 29, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Oct 29, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 29, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 29, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Oct 10, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Oct 10, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 10, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Oct 10, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 10, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Oct 10, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Construction
Roof
Jun 19, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jun 11, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jun 11, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jun 18, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jun 18, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Jun 18, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 18, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mailbox
Jun 18, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Jun 18, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 18, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Jun 18, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 6,078 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,671 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 44
- Block / lot
- 5655 / 68
- Assessed value
- $594,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #344284, last renewed Dec 30, 2025.
Questions about 1259 52 Street
Who owns 1259 52 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1259 52 LLC.
Does 1259 52 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 165 housing violations at this property.
Is 1259 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 1259 52 Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1259 52 Street?
It has 5 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.