Brooklyn · Block 4605 · Lot 29 · 11203

78 East 52 Street

2 floors · 4 apartments · 3,652 sq ft · built 1930 · class C3 · owner of record: Seales, Hillary Bowen

39open violations
$63,750ECB/OATH penalties owed
1HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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RequirementDueStatus
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

OverdueRegistration expired 2017-09-01
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 46 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 46 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 62 days
Annual
Gas piping inspection (2027 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2027
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 17 is on the 2027 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2027
in 411 days
Next cycle year 2027

Open violations

ECB / OATH (11) · $63,750 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
May 15, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR VIO#35684514P. OBSERVED AT EXP#2 LARGE CRACKS IN STUCCO MISSING STUCCO,ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER AND CAUSE DAMAGE AND EXPOSING BRIC
#39188756K
Jul 22, 2026
DEFAULT
$12,500
May 15, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS.NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON FILE FOR VIO#35676694L AS OF 5/15/2026., FILE A CERTIFICATE O
#39188781M
Jul 22, 2026
DEFAULT
$6,250
May 15, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
UNLAWFUL ACTS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER. FOR WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT FOR VIO#35676695N NO PERMIT ON FILE AS OF 5/15/2026., COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER
#39188762R
Jul 22, 2026
DEFAULT
$12,500
May 15, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS. NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON FILE FOR VIO#35676693J AS OF 5/15/2026., FILE A CERTIFICATE
#39188777J
Jul 22, 2026
DEFAULT
$6,250
May 15, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS. NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON FILE FOR VIO#35676691X AS OF 5/15/2026., FILE A CERTIFICATE
#39188767X
Jul 22, 2026
DEFAULT
$6,250
Mar 31, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL(S) OR APPURTENANCES. DEFECTS NOTED: EXTERIOR FACADE IS CRACKED, CEMENT STUCCO SPALLING, WINDOW LINTELS IS SAGGING, STUCCO IS MISSING ALLOWING WATER PENETRATION LOCATED TO THE S
#35684514P
Dec 23, 2025
IN VIOLATION
$5,000
Apr 9, 2024Construction CLASS - 2
ILLEGAL 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 L
#35676696P
Jan 15, 2026
DEFAULT
$6,250
Apr 9, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE 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 AT
#35676693J
Dec 12, 2024
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Apr 9, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
OCCUPANCY 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 ILLE
#35676691X
Dec 12, 2024
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Apr 9, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE 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 LE
#35676694L
Dec 12, 2024
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Apr 9, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
WORK 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 3PC
#35676695N
Dec 12, 2024
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
DOB (0)

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DOB NOW Safety (2)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jan 31, 2025Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 1, Sub-cycle D (premises is in Community District 17)
Active
Jan 31, 2025Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 1, Sub-cycle D (premises is in Community District 17)
Active
HPD (26) · C 1 · B 9 · A 7
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Nov 21, 2017I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Nov 25, 2024I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Nov 17, 2023I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Nov 4, 2022I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Feb 24, 2022I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Nov 18, 2025I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Apr 8, 2021I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Oct 30, 2019I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Oct 17, 2018I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
May 4, 2026A(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.Aug 7, 2026
Jun 9, 2025A(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.Sep 12, 2025
Apr 9, 2024A(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.Jul 13, 2024
Jan 26, 2024C§ 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 STORYFeb 1, 2024
Mar 22, 2023A(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.Jun 25, 2023
Feb 24, 2022A(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.May 30, 2022
Apr 8, 2021A(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.Jul 12, 2021
Sep 15, 2015BApt 1R · SECTION 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES .. IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTOct 20, 2015
Sep 15, 2015BApt 1R · SECTION 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES .. IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTOct 20, 2015
Dec 1, 2014BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE HANDRAIL AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORYJan 5, 2015
Dec 1, 2014BApt 2R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT WESTJan 5, 2015
Dec 1, 2014BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH WOOD TREAD FROM BOTTOM AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORYJan 5, 2015
Oct 23, 2012BSECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING ***MINIMUM 100 WATTS OF INCANDESCENT LIGHT REQUIRED***Nov 27, 2012
Aug 24, 2012BApt 2R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WALL SWITCH IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT WESTSep 28, 2012
Aug 14, 2012BSECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING ***MINIMUM 100 WATTS OF INCANDESCENT LIGHT REQUIRED***Sep 18, 2012
Aug 18, 2009AApt 1R · SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE RESET, SO AS TO SECURE A PROPER AND TIGHT CONNECTION, THE WATER CLOSET BOWL BATHROOM 1 STY REAR APT 1R , SECTION '' ''Nov 21, 2009
Aug 18, 2009BApt 1R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE TILE WALLS BATHROOM 1 STY REAR APT 1R , SECTION '' ''Sep 22, 2009

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