Brooklyn · Block 799 · Lot 51 · 11220

459 52 Street

3 floors · 6 apartments · 4,608 sq ft · built 1906 · class C2 · owner of record: Ho, Robert

64open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
8HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
68dto Bedbug annual filing

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 68 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 68 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 84 days
Annual
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

Sep 1, 2027
in 312 days
Registered through 2027-09-01
Gas piping inspection (2029 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2029
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 7 is on the 2029 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2029
in 1164 days
Next cycle year 2029
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-07-07 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (11)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
May 4, 2022Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO CONDUCT OR FILE A FINAL INSPECTION OF PERMITTED WORK THE DEPT. RESPONDENT OBTAINED PERMIT#340113781(EXPIRED ON 11/25/14) AND PERMIT#320337630(EXPIRED ON 2/1/13). THE PERMITS HAVE NOT BEEN SIGNED OFF
#35555458Z
Sep 28, 2022
STIPULATION/IN-VIO
$0
Feb 1, 2013Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A C/C W/THE DOB FOR NOV #34859808X ISSUED ON 8.12.10 PURSUANT TO 28-204.4 & 1RCNY 102-01. REMEDY: FILE A C/C
#35039848N
May 20, 2013
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Jan 14, 2012Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOTICE OF VIOLATION #34881247X ISSUED ON 3/15/11. FAILED TO CORRECT VIOLATION CONDITIONS CITED ON VIO #348881247X PARTITIONS ERECTED TO CREATE SRO AT
#34963607J
Mar 5, 2012
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Jan 5, 2011Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO VACATE NOTED:AS PER VACATE ORDER#313/10 ISSUED ON 8/12/10 HAS NOT BEEN FULLY COMPLIED WITH TO COMM ORDER.DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE TILL FURTHER NOTICE.(NOTE:RESPOND
#34882079K
Jun 6, 2011
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Oct 8, 2010Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN A CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED: MULTI DEFECTS THROUGHOUT BLDG 1) STAIRCASE FROM 32ND FLR TO BULKHEAD HAVE GAPS BETWEEN TREADS AND RISER. 2) SECTIONS OF CEILING IN BULKHEAD NEAR
#34877283L
Dec 20, 2010
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Sep 11, 2010Construction CLASS - 1
28-209.2)FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER TO VACATE THE AFORESAID BUILDING OR PART.VACATE ORDER#313/10 ISSUED ON 8/12/10 FOR THE ILLEGAL CONVERSION OF APT 1L INTO SROS W/O ADEQUATE MEANS OF EGRESS,L
#34873769N
Nov 1, 2010
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Aug 19, 2010Construction CLASS - 1
28-209.2 26-248 FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ THE COMMS VACATE ORDER IN THAT APTS # 1L & 2L HAVE BE REOCCUPIED CONTRARY TO VACATE #313/10 ISSUED ON 8/12/10 REM: COMPLY W/ COMMS ORDER DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE
#34854160J
Oct 21, 2010
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Aug 12, 2010Construction CLASS - 1
WORK W/O A PERMIT PLUMBING THE GAS LINE TO THE BOILER WATER HEATER WAS ALTERED W/O A PERMIT W/O TEST & INSPECTION BY THE DOB A TEE CONNECTION WAS INSTALLED W/ A VALUED OUTLET UNCAPPED HAZARDOUS CONDITION IN THE
#34854500R
Dec 8, 2010
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Aug 12, 2010Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED: STAIRS TO ROOF HAVE MOVEMENT & LOOSE ALSO CEILING UNDER BULK HEAD ROTTED W/ HOLES & WATER DAMAGE WOOD VISIBLE @ TIME OF INSPECTION. REMEDY: MAKE SAFE GE
#34859806M
Dec 8, 2010
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Aug 12, 2010Construction CLASS - 1
WORK W/O A PERMIT NOTED: @ APT 1-L & 2-L PARTITION WALL(S) ERECTED TO CREATE "SRO'S" ILLEGAL ROOM'S ILLEGAL PLUMBING KITCHENETTE BUILT @ APT 1-L & ILLEGAL ELECTRICAL W/ EXPOSED WIRING IN ROOMS @ TIME OF INSPECT
#34859808X
Dec 8, 2010
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Aug 12, 2010Construction CLASS - 1
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE BLDG DEPT RECORDS NOTED: @ APTS 1-L & 2-L ROOMS ARRANGED FOR SRO'S @ REAR 1ST & 2ND FLS 1BD W/ FULL KITCHEN @ MIDDLE OF APT 2 RMS W/ THEIR OWN DOOR LOCKS & 2ND FL FRONT
#34859807Y
Dec 8, 2010
WRITTEN OFF
$0
DOB (9)
IssuedViolationStatus
Mar 16, 2016CONSTRUCTION
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH VACATE ORDER # 313/10 ISSUED 08/12/10 FOR APT 1L 2R SRO'S AT TIME OF ISNPECTION OBSERVED 2 ADULTS MALES AND DOG OCCUPAYING APT. 2R APT. 2 R CONSIST OF 3 SRO'S AND 1 BATH BEDS TO SLEEP 5, CLOTHING & PERSONAL EFFECTS OBSERVED STATED TENNATS HAVE NEVER LEFT
#ER0703SC
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 3, 2015LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT
#07297
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 25, 2012FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00322
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 6, 2011FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00165
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 28, 2011FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00248
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 2, 2010FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00915
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 2, 2010FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00911
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 12, 2010CONSTRUCTION
WORK W/OUT PERMIT
#AHJG03
VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
Jan 1, 2009LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#10196
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (7)
IssuedViolationStatus
Mar 3, 2015Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Jan 25, 2012AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Apr 6, 2011AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Jan 28, 2011AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Dec 2, 2010AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Dec 2, 2010AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Jan 1, 2009Boiler LL6291
Active
HPD (37) · C 8 · B 15 · A 14
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Jul 8, 2024C§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE [ LATCH SET ASSEMBLY] AT VESTIBULE DOOR , AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYJul 22, 2024
Nov 13, 2017B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AND WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYDec 18, 2017
Nov 13, 2017B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILNG AND WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORYDec 18, 2017
Nov 13, 2017B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AND CEILNG AND WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORYDec 18, 2017
Jan 25, 2011AApt 2L · SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHApr 30, 2011
Jan 25, 2011AApt 2L · SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE WEST WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHApr 30, 2011
Jan 25, 2011AApt 2L · SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHApr 30, 2011
Dec 7, 2010BApt 2L · SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJan 11, 2011
Dec 6, 2010BApt 2L · SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJan 10, 2011
Dec 6, 2010BApt 2L · SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJan 10, 2011
Dec 6, 2010BApt 2L · SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJan 10, 2011
Sep 9, 2010BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING DOOR KNOB'S, AT BLDG ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYOct 14, 2010
Sep 9, 2010BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK MECHANISM, AT BLDG ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYOct 14, 2010
Aug 17, 2010BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDED PLASTER, EAST WALL IN THE VESTIBULE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYSep 21, 2010
Aug 17, 2010BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WEST CHEECK WALL FRONT OF BUILDING AT STOOP, 1st STORYSep 21, 2010
Aug 17, 2010CSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BUILDING , 1st STORYAug 23, 2010
Aug 17, 2010BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDED PLASTER, WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALL STORYS AT PUBLIC HALLSep 21, 2010
Mar 10, 2009BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT 1ST STORY PUBLIC HALLApr 14, 2009
Mar 10, 2009BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING KNOBS [2] AT VESTIBULE DOOR,1ST STORY.Apr 14, 2009
Mar 10, 2009ASECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS AT ALL STORY PUBLIC HALLJun 13, 2009
Jul 1, 2008AD26-12.03 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. SCRAPE AND REMOVE RUST SCALES AND PAINT WITH 2 COATS OF PAINT ALL STYS ALL PARTS REAR FIRE ESCAPE.Oct 4, 2008
Jul 1, 2008AD26-41.15 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE BUILDING.Oct 4, 2008
Jul 1, 2008AApt 3L · D26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS & CEILING THRU OUT 3 STY NORTH EAST APT 3L. LOCATED AT APT 3LOct 4, 2008
Jul 1, 2008AD26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE BULKHEAD TO ROOF.Oct 4, 2008
Jul 1, 2008ASECTION 27-2049 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A STREET NUMBER ON THE FRONT OF THE DWELLING PLAINLY VISIBLE FROM THE SIDEWALK.Oct 4, 2008
Nov 2, 2006BSECTION 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE THROUGHOUT AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYDec 12, 2006
Sep 13, 2006CApt 1L · SECTION 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY ?11-06(B)(2) 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL, 2nd WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WAOct 9, 2006
Sep 13, 2006CApt 1L · SECTION 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY ?11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FRAME FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STOOct 9, 2006
Sep 13, 2006AApt 1L · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHDec 22, 2006
Sep 13, 2006AApt 1L · SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHDec 22, 2006
Sep 12, 2006CApt 1L · SECTION 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY ?11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL, EAST WALL IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCOct 8, 2006
Sep 12, 2006CApt 1L · SECTION 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY ?11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL, 1st DOOR FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL, 1st WIOct 8, 2006
Sep 12, 2006AApt 1L · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION THE 1st RADIATOR FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL, 1st RISER FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN THE 6th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHDec 21, 2006
Sep 12, 2006CApt 1L · SECTION 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY ?11-06(B)(2) BASEBOARD AT SOUTH WALL, BASEBOARD AT EAST WALL, 1st DOOR FROM NORTH AT EAST WALOct 8, 2006
Sep 12, 2006CApt 1L · SECTION 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY ?11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL, SOUTH WALL, WEST WALL, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM SOct 8, 2006
Sep 8, 2006ASECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING 3RD STORY AT PUBLIC HALLDec 17, 2006
Jul 28, 2006ASECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING AND WALLS THRUOUT ALL STY PUBLIC HALL STAIRCASE.Nov 24, 2006

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