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78 East 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

2
DOB Complaints
5
311 Housing Calls
1
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 78 East 52nd Street

78 East 52nd Street is a 2-story, 4-unit residential building constructed in 1930, currently owned by Hyacinth Jones. The property has experienced several concerning issues in recent years, with the most significant being active violations from April 2024 related to unauthorized cellar conversions that created unsafe conditions and unauthorized commercial spaces.

These violations include illegal use as an eating and drinking establishment, work conducted without proper permits, inadequate means of egress, incorrect occupancy classifications, and failure to provide proper light and ventilation for bedrooms. The building has also faced persistent maintenance challenges, particularly regarding essential services - in 2024, there was a heat and hot water complaint affecting the entire building, and multiple electrical issues were reported in 2023, including problems with wiring and lighting.

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has noted difficulties gaining access for inspections during several of these complaints, though some electrical issues were deemed emergencies. The property's maintenance record also shows multiple open violations regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports between 2021 and 2024, though these are classified as "Class A" violations indicating they do not pose an immediate threat to life or health. An illegal hotel room operation complaint was partially substantiated in early 2024, resulting in a partial vacate order being served.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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78 East 52nd Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in East Flatbush.

Building Characteristics

Total units 4
Year built 1930
Total area 3652 sq ft
Floors 2
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
1
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
5
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
5
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 78 East 52nd St, New York, NY 11203
  • 78 Garage East 52nd St, New York, NY 11203

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78 East 52nd Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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78 East 52nd Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 <6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 78 East 52nd Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2023-09-052024-06-04Electric-No LightingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-09-062024-06-04Electric-WiringEmergencyCLOSE
2023-09-062024-06-04Electric-No LightingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-09-062024-06-04Electric-WiringEmergencyCLOSE
2024-01-212024-01-25Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 78 East 52nd Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-04-09AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2024-01-24COpenNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE 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 STORYNone
2023-03-22AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2022-02-24AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2021-04-08AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 78 East 52nd Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-01-21 07:33HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2023-09-06 10:24ELECTRICNO LIGHTINGClosedHPD
2023-09-06 08:35ELECTRICWIRINGClosedHPD
2023-09-06 08:35ELECTRICWIRINGClosedHPD
2023-09-05 20:35ELECTRICNO LIGHTINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 78 East 52nd Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-03-31CLOSEDIllegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up2025-03-31Oath Violation Served (2025-03-31)
39558532024-04-11CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2024-04-11No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-04-11)
39443272024-01-21CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2024-04-09Partial Vacate Order Served (2024-04-09)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 78 East 52nd Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 78 East 52nd Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 78 East 52nd Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 78 East 52nd Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 78 East 52nd Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 78 East 52nd Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 78 East 52nd Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-04-0935676696PHILLARY BOWEN SEALESILLEGAL USE IN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. ILLEGALLY CONVERTED/OCCUPIED CELLAR AS EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 78% OF CELLAR OCCUPIED AS EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT WITH SHELVES OF LACTIVE1280.01280.0
2024-04-0935676695NHILLARY BOWER SEALESWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WORK NOTED AT CELLAR LEVEL HAVING ERECTED FULL HEIGHT PARTITIONS TO CREATE PLACE OF ASSEMBLY AND SLEEPING QUARTER WITH 3PCS. BATHROOM. INSTALLED PLUMBING WASTE WATER AND GAS LINES FOR 3PCACTIVE2500.02500.0
2024-04-0935676693JHILLARY BOWER SEALESFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF MEANS OF EGRESS FOR EVERY FLOOR AS PER BC1006.3(2022) AND 27-366 FOR PLACE OF ASSEMBLY AND SLEEPING QUARTER ATACTIVE2500.02500.0
2024-04-0935676691XHILLARY BOWER SEALESOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY DOB RECORDS. ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED AT CELLAR LEVEL, HAVING BEEN CONVERTED/OCCUPIED AS COMMERCIAL SPACE(BAR) AND SLEEPING QUATERS WITH 3PCS. BATH. REMEDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEACTIVE2500.02500.0
2024-04-0935676694LHILLARY BOWER SEALESFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED LIGHT AND VENTILATION FOR EVERY BEDROOM AS PER M.D.L. S.E.C. #30 AND 27,2057 HAVING ERECTED SLEEPING QUARTER AT CELLAR LEACTIVE1250.01250.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 78 East 52nd Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 78 East 52nd Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 78 East 52nd Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 78 East 52nd Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 78 East 52nd Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 78 East 52nd Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 78 East 52nd Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 78 East 52nd Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 78 East 52nd Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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