786 East 52 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-07927-0063Map
Owner of record: Best, Nicole
786 East 52 Street is an one-family home built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 1 residential unit across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Best, Nicole. HPD has recorded 237 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 237
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 250
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 · 237
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 28, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 17, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Apr 21, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 23, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective front outer glass pane at lower sash window at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 23, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic flooring in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 23, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic flooring in the foyer located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 23, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 23, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 23, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the lower cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 23, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline under sink in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 23, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl flooring in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 23, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 13, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at east wall in the private hall stairs located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 13, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at north wall ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 13, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the foyer located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 13, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door bell in the foyer located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 13, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 13, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 13, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 13, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 13, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective base cabinet flooring south 1 in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 13, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose metal handrail at front stoop
May 21, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door bell buzzer at south wall, building entrance located at apt 1fl
May 20, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1fl upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 20, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1fl upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 20, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1fl upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 20, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color west wall, south wall and east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1fl upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 20, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and all wall in the private hallway located at apt 1fl upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 20, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1fl upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 20, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling, west wall, east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 20, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 20, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color south wall, west wall and east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 20, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north wall, west wall in the foyer located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 20, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet continously running water in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 20, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 20, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 20, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling, west wall, south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 20, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets faucet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 20, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling north wall, south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 20, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling, north wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 20, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt ground, 1st story
Mar 28, 2019 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light switch on east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt ground, 1st story
Mar 28, 2019 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east wall, west wall, south wall and ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt ground, 1st story
Mar 28, 2019 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt ground, 1st story
Mar 28, 2019 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electrical outlets on east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt ground, 1st story
Mar 28, 2019 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the kitchen located at apt ground, 1st story
Mar 28, 2019 · Apt GROUND
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons#35312963n issued on 03/05/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-204.4,28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.summons 35312963n pursuant
Jun 1, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment,devices apparatus appliances materials or wiring in use.defective outlets switches and wiring throughout ground flr apartment.rem:comply with ec code.
Mar 5, 2018
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 17, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 12, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 12, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 12, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close
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- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 9, 2019 · Apt 12FL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 9, 2019 · Apt 12FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 9, 2019 · Apt 12FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 9, 2019 · Apt 12FL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 9, 2019 · Apt 12FL
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 9, 2019 · Apt 12FL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 9, 2019 · Apt 12FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 9, 2019 · Apt 12FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 9, 2019 · Apt 12FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 9, 2019 · Apt 12FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 9, 2019 · Apt GROUND
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 9, 2019 · Apt GROUND
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 9, 2019 · Apt GROUND
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 9, 2019 · Apt GROUND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 9, 2019 · Apt GROUND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 9, 2019 · Apt GROUND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 9, 2019 · Apt GROUND
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 9, 2019 · Apt GROUND
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 9, 2019 · Apt GROUND
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 9, 2019 · Apt GROUND
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 9, 2019 · Apt GROUND
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 9, 2019 · Apt GROUND
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 9, 2019 · Apt GROUND
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 9, 2019 · Apt GROUND
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 9, 2019 · Apt GROUND
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 9, 2019 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 28, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 28, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 28, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 28, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- One-family home (A1)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2.5
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 1,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 7927 / 63
- Assessed value
- $55,020
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #820051, last renewed Jul 2, 2019.
Questions about 786 East 52 Street
Who owns 786 East 52 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Best, Nicole.
Does 786 East 52 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 237 housing violations at this property.
Is 786 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 786 East 52 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 786 East 52 Street?
It has 1 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.