32 open violations across six units, including lead hazards, open roof leaks, and air quality issues on the block.
A six-unit East Flatbush walk-up carries 32 open violations on its record, anchored by 5 Class C immediately hazardous citations for lead paint hazards and roof leaks in apartment 3F. The property also has an invalid annual registration statement on file. Three things to know:
Five immediately hazardous citations were issued in September 2025 alone. Inspectors logged five Class C hazardous citations on a single day in September 2025 for apartment 3F. The write-ups detail positive lead-based paint tests, peeling paint, and a roof leak causing interior ceiling damage. None of these have been certified as resolved.
18 air quality and food establishment complaints logged within three blocks. Ten indoor air quality calls and eight food establishment complaints were logged within three blocks over the last year, with the air quality reports running through May 2026. Odor and exhaust issues usually signal poor commercial venting or riser bleed that only affects specific lines.
The property lacks a valid annual registration statement. The building carries an invalid annual registration statement from November 2025. Lacking a valid registration limits management's ability to formally certify violation repairs or file certain administrative actions, pointing to administrative oversight.
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142 East 52nd Street is a 6-unit building in Brooklyn, New York City (BBL 3046210019). This building is associated with Brown, Roger. Brix tracks 26 open HPD violations for this property, along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.
Built in 1930, this walk-up apartment building sits in Brooklyn and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.
Tenants have filed 18 HPD complaints about this building over the last five years, most often about unsanitary condition.
What tenants have called the city about here over the last five years:
The most recent complaint on this building was filed April 6, 2026.
Conditions cited on open violations at this address:
The building last changed hands on May 22, 2003 for $100,000, according to recorded deeds.
Brix score: 31/100. View the Building Report on Brix.
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Unit 6 at 142 East 52nd Street has no violations, last sold in 2003 for $100K.
Unit 1R at 142 East 52nd Street has no open violations (6 past violations).
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