333 East 52nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

333 East 52nd Street is a 5-story, 7-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Alex Kaskel. The building has experienced recurring issues with heating systems, with three emergency heat/hot water complaints recorded in the past two years (2024-2025), though in some cases HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. The property has faced persistent rodent issues, with multiple complaints between 2019-2025, including a rat sighting in March 2025, though recent inspections in 2025 resulted in "Passed" outcomes.

The building's electrical systems have been a significant concern, particularly in 2021-2022, with multiple complaints about defective/exposed wiring that resulted in Oath Violations, and three ECB violations specifically related to electrical issues recorded in 2020-2022. The property has undergone several inspections and faced various violations over the years, including safety concerns in 2023 regarding self-closing doors on both the building entrance and vestibule doors. From 2019-2021, there were violations regarding unauthorized alterations in the cellar level, including the creation of four massage rooms and installation of improper plumbing, which were categorized as creating an illegal adult physical culture establishment. Despite these historical issues, the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations reported in the past three years (2022-2024), and recent rodent inspections have shown improved compliance.

The property has had several violations regarding failure to certify corrections of hazardous conditions between 2019-2022, though these were ultimately dismissed. Two rodent bait applications were noted in late 2020, indicating prior active pest control measures. In summary, while 333 East 52nd Street has demonstrated improvements in recent years, particularly regarding bedbugs and some rodent control measures, it has experienced ongoing challenges with heating systems, electrical safety, and historical unauthorized alterations. The building has maintained a regular pattern of inspections and reporting compliance, with recent inspections showing fewer immediate violations, though periodic emergency heat complaints suggest continuing maintenance concerns.