Manhattan · Block 194 · Lot 5 · 10013

52 Walker Street

5 floors · 24,995 sq ft · built 1859 · class O5 · owner of record: 52 Walker Corp

24open violations
$61,875ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
800dto Gas piping inspection (2028 cycle)

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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 69 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Gas piping inspection (2028 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2028
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 1 is on the 2028 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2028
in 800 days
Next cycle year 2028

Open violations

ECB / OATH (9) · $61,875 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Aug 12, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
AGGRAVATED CONDITIONS OBSERVED AT TODAY'S INSPECTION, CONSISTENT WITH VIOLATION #39181732Y ISSUED 3/25/2026. PARTIAL ACCESS GAINED AT THE FACADE; UNABLE TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE 5TH FLOOR. AT EXPOSURE 1, OBSERVED
#39200347Z
Oct 22, 2026
PENDING
$6,250
Aug 12, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
NO ACCESS. NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON FILE FOR CLASS 1 FAILURE-TO-MAINTAIN VIOLATION #39174723R ISSUED 1/22/2026, CITING COMBUSTIBLE WOOD ITEMS AND OFFICE FURNITURE STORED IN THE 4TH/5TH-FLOOR PUBLIC HALLW
#39200346R
Oct 22, 2026
PENDING
$1,250
Aug 12, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
NO ACCESS. NO C OF C ON FILE FOR CLASS 1 FAILURE-TO-PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY VIOLATION #39181733X ISSUED 3/25/2026, CITING GARBAGE, RECYCLING CANS, STORAGE BINS, AND COMMERCIAL ITEMS IN PUBLIC HALLW
#39200348K
Oct 22, 2026
PENDING
$1,250
Apr 7, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
NOTE: I OBSERVED A SIDEWALK SHED INSTALLED AT EXPO# 1 WITH MISSING INFORMATION PANEL AS REQUIRED BY CODE (3301.9.2.1) WHICH INCLUDES THE BUILDING ADDRESS AND NAME OF CONTRACTOR AND THE STATEMENT "FOR MORE INFO
#39552701L
Jun 15, 2027
DEFAULT
$3,125
Mar 25, 2026Elevators CLASS - 1
VF ... CEASE USED.... DOOR RESTRICTOR NOT WORKING... REPAIR AND ARRANGE INSPECTION WITH D O B.... COMMUNICATION DEFECTIVE REPAIR 67-L-10. HOIST WAY DOOR GIBS WORN REPLACE.. 16-H-11
#39181845K
Jun 15, 2027
DEFAULT
$6,250
Mar 25, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
OBSERVED GARBAGE, RECYCLING CANS, STORAGE BINS, AND COMMERCIAL ITEMS STORED IN PUBLIC HALLWAYS ON THE 3RD, 4TH, AND 5TH FLOORS. ITEMS OBSTRUCT MEANS OF EGRESS, REDUCING REQUIRED CLEAR WIDTH AND CREATING A POTEN
#39181733X
Jun 15, 2027
DEFAULT
$12,500
Mar 25, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE 1 FACADE ACROSS MULTIPLE STORIES WHERE STUCCO SHOWS SIGNS OF DETERIORATION, WITH SECTIONS CRACKING, LOOSENING, AND BECOMING DISLODGED FROM THE SUBSTRATE. CONDITION PRESENTS A POTENTIAL FALL
#39181732Y
Jun 15, 2027
DEFAULT
$12,500
Feb 2, 2026Elevators CLASS - 1
CEASE USE ITEM: TOP OF CAR INSPECTION SAFETY SWITCH IS BYPASSED. EFFECT REPAIR. : DOOR ZONE RESTRICTOR ON FRONT STREET OPENING DOOR INOPERATIVE. THIS IS A SAFETY DEVICE VITAL FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL PASSENGERS. R
#39175605K
Apr 9, 2026
DEFAULT
$6,250
Jan 22, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT 4TH/5TH FLOORS OF A COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE PUBLIC HALLWAY USED TO STORE COMBUSTIBLE WOOD ITEMS ALONG WITH OFFICE FURNITU
#39174723R
Apr 2, 2026
DEFAULT
$12,500
DOB (6)
IssuedViolationStatus
Apr 1, 2026LANDMARK

#26-0628
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 24, 2021ELEVATOR

#9027/697070
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 31, 2020ELEVATOR

#9027/677488
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 15, 2017ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2016 INSPECTION/TEST
#06215
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 1, 2016ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2015 INSPECTION/TEST
#05039
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 27, 2004LANDMARK

#05-0321
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (10)
IssuedViolationStatus
Sep 16, 2026AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Jul 30, 2026AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Jul 30, 2026AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
May 15, 2026AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
May 15, 2026AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
May 15, 2026AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction
Active
Sep 15, 2017Elevators EVCAT1
Active
Dec 1, 2016Elevators EVCAT1
Active
HPD (0)

None open.

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Sep 16, 2026DOB SafetyAEUHAZ: Open
Aug 12, 2026ECBConstruction: AGGRAVATED CONDITIONS OBSERVED AT TODAY'S INSPECTION, CONSISTENT WITH VIOLATION #39181732Y ISSUED 3/25/2026. PARTIAL ACCESS GAINED AT THE FACADE; UNABLE TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE 5TH FLOOR. AT EXPOSURE 1, OBSERVEDOpen
Aug 12, 2026ECBConstruction: NO ACCESS. NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON FILE FOR CLASS 1 FAILURE-TO-MAINTAIN VIOLATION #39174723R ISSUED 1/22/2026, CITING COMBUSTIBLE WOOD ITEMS AND OFFICE FURNITURE STORED IN THE 4TH/5TH-FLOOR PUBLIC HALLWOpen
Aug 12, 2026ECBConstruction: NO ACCESS. NO C OF C ON FILE FOR CLASS 1 FAILURE-TO-PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY VIOLATION #39181733X ISSUED 3/25/2026, CITING GARBAGE, RECYCLING CANS, STORAGE BINS, AND COMMERCIAL ITEMS IN PUBLIC HALLWOpen
Jul 30, 2026DOB SafetyAEUHAZ: Open
Jul 30, 2026DOB SafetyAEUHAZ: Open

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City records as of Oct 23, 2026, 12:52 AM ET. BBL 1001940005.

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