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1552 Benson Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11228BBL 3-06396-0038Map

Owner of record: Chin, Emily Seewing

1552 Benson Avenue is a two-family home built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11228. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Chin, Emily Seewing. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on October 11, 2018.

HPD violations
35
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
54

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Oct 11, 2018

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 · 35

  • B

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

    Oct 11, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline under sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 11, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 11, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections water closet, wash basin, shower stall at basement

    Jul 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the north wall about 10 sqft at basement located at apt 1

    Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing two balusters at stairs at basement located at apt 1

    Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose east hand rail at stairs at basement located at apt 1

    Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1st lower level, 1st story

    Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 1ST

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose handrail at stairs between lower and upper level in the private hallway located at bsmt-apt 1st

    Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 1ST

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 1st lower level, 1st story

    Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 1ST

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1st upper level, 1st story

    Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 1ST

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balusters at balustrade at stairs between lower and upper level in the private hallway located at bsmt-apt 1st

    Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 1ST

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door at rear entrance located at bsmt-apt 1st

    Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 1ST

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north wall at closet in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective procelain enamal reglazed at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood counter top at base cabint in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement mortar at exterior wall at building rear at basement

    Apr 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet at bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl at bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective sloping wood floor in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective parquet wood floor near bathroom in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story

    Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall ( at basement level) in the 1st room from north located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st story

    Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 1

    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.

    Apr 3, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit door to rear yard at basement

    Mar 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Mar 30, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at 1st window from east at south in kitchen at basement

    Mar 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire from kitchen to boiler room at basement

    Mar 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in bathroom at basement

    Mar 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Mar 30, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections sleeping area created at basement

    Mar 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit front side door at basement

    Mar 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in bathroom at basement

    Mar 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 25, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 25, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Work does not conform to construction documents and/or approved amend ments.cofo 55287 and official records indicate residence legally approed as 2 family dwelling at 1st and 2nd flr, basement ordinary use. wor

    Apr 25, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofo or official department of bldgs records. cofo #55287 indicate residence legally approved as 2family at 1st and 2nd floor, basement for ordinary use. illegal occu

    Apr 25, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dob records. partitions erected creating illegal use of rooms for sleeping at basement. full bathroom present completed w/ water-closet, shower-stall and wash ba

    Mar 30, 2018

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 1, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 1, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 27, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 27, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 27, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 16, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 16, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Aug 1, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 16, 2018 · Apt 1ST

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 16, 2018 · Apt 1ST

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 16, 2018 · Apt 1ST

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 16, 2018 · Apt 1ST

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 9, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 9, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 9, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 9, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 9, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    May 9, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    May 9, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 9, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 9, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Apr 14, 2018 · Apt BASEM

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 26, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 26, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 26, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 26, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 26, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 26, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 26, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Mar 26, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Mar 26, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 26, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 26, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 26, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 1, 2018 · Apt BSMT1

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jun 4, 2026Non-market transferTwo family dwellings2

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,268 ft²
Lot area
1,800 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
311
Council district
50
Block / lot
6396 / 38
Assessed value
$78,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #818467, last renewed Aug 2, 2022.

Questions about 1552 Benson Avenue

Who owns 1552 Benson Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chin, Emily Seewing.

Does 1552 Benson Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.

Is 1552 Benson Avenue 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 1552 Benson Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1552 Benson Avenue?

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.