438 52nd Street
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1931
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations5 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building9 heat complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood3 noise complaints in past year (vs 1 median)
About this building
A 4-story building located in Sunset Park (West), containing 32 residential units. Built in 1931.
The neighborhood: Sunset Park
Brooklyn · 10,801 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $3,660 1BR · $3,600 2BR
6 subway stations nearby
6 parks · 5.5 acres · incl. John Allen Payne Playground
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (23 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety6
- Water/Plumbing6
- Pests4
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Water/Plumbing
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS AT INTERIOR SIDE OF THE LOWER SASH WINDOW 1ST FROM EAST AT SOUTH, IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT B7, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
May 4, 2026Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT D7, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
May 16, 2023Class C - Safety
REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT D7, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Mar 27, 2023Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT D7, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Mar 27, 2023Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT D7, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Mar 24, 2023Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $2,300 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $3,660 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,600 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $3,800 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
438 52ND ST OWNERS CORP
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 23 open HPD violations on record, including 5 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (1 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 3 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 1 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 100 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Sunset Park is about $3,660/month for a one-bedroom.