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452 55th Street, Sunset Park (Central), Brooklyn, NY 11220

BBL 3008310028 (Borough 3, Block 831, Lot 28) · BIN 3014956 · Last updated: · Sunset Park (Central) · ZIP 11220

Summary · as of November 10, 2026

452 55th Street (Brooklyn, NY 11220; tax lot BBL 3008310028) is a 3-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C0: three-family walk-up), built around 1896, on a 2,003 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as LI, NAI CHAO; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated December 8, 2008 lists a price of $820,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,857,000. As of November 10, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows one active DOB violation. There were two 311 requests in the past 12 months and two HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

Owner of record
LI, NAI CHAO
Building class
C0 · Three-family walk-up
Year built · units
1896 · 3 res.
Lot area · zoning
2,003 sq ft · R6B
Market value (DOF)
$1,857,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
$820,000 · 2008-12-08
BBL
3008310028
BIN
3014956

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “452 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 (BBL 3008310028)”, data as of 2026-11-10, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/452-55th-street-3008310028. Source: NYC Open Data.

Lot & building

Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.

Owner (as listed by the city)
LI, NAI CHAOThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
C0 – Three-family walk-upThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
Land use
Multi-family walk-up buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
Year built
1896Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 2016.
Floors
3
Units
3 residential / 3 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
2,003 sq ft (20 ft × 100.17 ft)
Building floor area
3,036 sq ft
Zoning
R6BThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
1.52 built / 2.00 max residentialFloor Area Ratio = building floor area ÷ lot area. If built FAR is below the maximum, zoning may allow more floor area (other rules apply).
Historic district
Sunset Park South Historic DistrictExterior changes in a historic district need Landmarks Preservation Commission approval.
Identifiers
BBL 3008310028 (Borough 3, Block 831, Lot 28) · BIN 3014956BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).

Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-12; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; checked unchanged 2026-11-10

Tax assessment

How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.

Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
$1,857,000The Department of Finance’s estimate of value for tax purposes. It is not an appraisal and is often far from the sale price.
Assessed value
$111,420The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$60,107Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$1,857,000$111,4201
2026Final$1,803,000$108,1801
2025Final$1,436,000$86,1601

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-12

Sales & deed history 10

Deeds recorded with the City Register (ACRIS). A deed transfers ownership. A $0 or very low price usually means a transfer between related parties, an estate, or a refinance-related transfer, not a market sale. This is not a title search; mortgages, liens and other documents are not shown.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
2008-12-08DEED$820,000Maldonado, JorgeZheng, Ya Fang; Li, Nai Chao2008121801136001
2006-05-04DEED$545,000Nash, Anna; Spinelli, MaryMaldonado, Jorge2006050801626007
2006-04-25DEEDO$0 / not statedHamilton, KathleenNash, Anna; Spinelli, Mary2006050801626003
2006-04-25DEEDO$0 / not statedZatlokowicz, ElizabethSpinelli, Mary; Nash, Anna2006050801626004
2006-04-24DEEDO$0 / not statedBorowski, PatriciaNash, Anna; Spinelli, Mary2006050801626005
2006-04-11DEEDO$0 / not statedValenzano, LindaSpinelli, Mary; Nash, Anna2006050801626002
2006-04-10DEEDO$0 / not statedSpinelli, ClarindaSpinelli, Mary; Nash, Anna2006050801626001
1998-07-22DEED$0 / not statedSalerno, RoseNash, Anna; Spinelli, MaryFT_3780006487278
1998-07-15DEED$0 / not statedSalerno, Mary Margaret/Est Of; Scotto, Michelle F/ExecSalerno, Rose/Heir; Salerno, Mary Margaret/LwtFT_3000006400100
1968-05-31DEED$0 / not statedScamardella MargheritaSalerno Mary MBK_6830073400237

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-12; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-12; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-12

DOB job filings 0 open of 1

A “job” is an application to the Department of Buildings to do construction work. A job marked Permitted, not signed off had a work permit issued but the city has no record of final sign-off (inspection/completion). Old jobs left in this state are common and appear in buyer and lender due diligence; the work may or may not have been done.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2015-12-15
320847447
BIS
A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)2013-08-19$351,861

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-11; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10

Work permits 4

Individual permits issued under DOB jobs (one job can have several permits, e.g. plumbing and construction). Permit expiration alone does not mean the job was completed or signed off.

IssuedExpiresJob #WorkPermit status
2015-03-302016-03-29320847447
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (renewal)
2014-06-132015-08-19320847447
BIS
AlterationISSUED (renewal)
2014-01-282015-01-28320847447
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (initial)
2014-01-232014-06-17320847447
BIS
AlterationISSUED (initial)

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07

DOB violations 1 active of 2

Violations issued by the Department of Buildings for building-code or zoning conditions. Active means DOB has not recorded the violation as resolved or dismissed. Many active DOB violations are old (e.g. elevator or boiler inspection paperwork). The active-DOB count in the summary also includes DOB NOW safety violations, listed in the next section.

StatusIssuedTypeDescriptionNumber
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2024-09-18LANDMK-LANDMARK NONEV091824LANDMK25-0164
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2013-11-20AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONV*112013AEUHAZ100129

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11

DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) 0 active of 1

Safety violations DOB NOW publishes for devices such as boilers, elevators and gas piping (Local Law 152). Active means the published status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived and successfully disputed violations are counted under “resolved or not active” and are not open items. Active ones are included in the summary’s active DOB violation total.

No active DOB NOW safety violations for this lot.

1 resolved or not active
StatusIssuedTypeDeviceNumberRemarks
Not active
Dismissed
2013-11-20FTC-AEU-HAZAEUHAZ112013AEUHAZ100129

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11

ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 9

DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active or Resolved follows the DOB violation status field. The hearing status is about the hearing and its penalty: written off means the city stopped collecting the fine, not that the condition was corrected. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Resolved
Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation.
2007-02-08Non-HazardousFAILURE TO COMPLY W/ THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION W/ THE DEPT OF BLDG FOR THE VIOLATION CONDITION CITED IN NOTICE OF VIOLATION # 34537459P.REMEDY: CORRECT THE VIOLATING CONDITION & FILE$500 / $0 / $034555820X
Resolved
Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation.
2008-03-05Non-HazardousFAILURE TO FILE COFC NOTED: ERECTION OF WOOD DECK AT REAR OF HOUSE WITHOUT PERMITS HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED NOV ISSUED 02.08.07 #34555820X UPON INSP. CONDITON STILL REMAINS FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMM'S ORDER VIO$1,250 / $0 / $034633908L
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2014-03-15CLASS - 13301.2 FAILURE TO PROVIDE 3'-6" GUARD RAIL OF SOLID ENCLOSURE @ PERIMETER OPENININGS @ THE 1ST FL GUARDRAILS ARE MISSING THROUGHOUT THIS LEVEL PUTTING WORKERS IN DANGER OF A 10' FALL HAZARD.REM:STOP ALL WORK IN$1,600 / $1,600 / $035007624H
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2006-09-16Non-HazardousWORK W/O A PERMIT WORK NOTED @ REAR OF SAID PREMISES AN EXTENSION CONSTRUCTED OF MASONRY APPROX 10FT DEPTH BY 12FT WIDE 10FT IN HEIGHT ENCLOSED WITH WINDOW OPENING FACING WEST NOTED @ TOP OF EXTENSION WOODEN$500 / $500 / $034537459P
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2014-02-04CLASS - 1FAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV #35017875L ISSUED ON 8/26/13 REMOVAL OF WINDOWS & CONSTRUCTING METAL BALCONY AT REAR. RMDY: COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER.$2,400 / $2,400 / $035052280X
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2015-04-13CLASS - 1FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER.NOTED:@ EXP#1,ENTRANCE AWNING @ PARLOR LEVEL,DEFECTIVE.THE AWNING HAS SEPARATED FROM THE FACADE OF THE BLDG & IS HANGING OVER THE MAIN ENTRANCE.THIS IS CAUSING$1,000 / $1,008 / $035113515H
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2013-08-26CLASS - 1WORK W/O PERMIT. NOTE: AT 1ST & 2ND FL 2 WINDOW OPENINGS,WHICH WAS EXISTING WINDOWS,WINDOWS CUT & EXTEND LARGER CREATING 2 DOORS AT REAR AT 1ST & 2ND FL. METAL BALCONY CONSTRUCTED AT 2ND FL REAR IN FRONT OF DOO$1,600 / $1,600 / $035017875L
Resolved
Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED
2008-03-05Non-HazardousWORK WITHOUT PERMITS NOTED:AT REAR OF BLDG WOOD DECK APPROX. 15'X 8'ERECTED ON TOP OF REAR EXTENSION W/O OBTAINING REQUIRED DOB PERMITS NOTEAS PER INSP. DECK STILL REMAINS 1ST INSP.& NOV MADE AT 9.16.06.REMEDY:$0 / $0 / $034633907J
Resolved
Hearing: CURED/IN-VIO · Certification: CURE ACCEPTED
2015-04-13CLASS - 2FAILURE TO PROVIDE APPROVED/ACCEPTED PLANS @ JOB SITE @ TIME OF INSP NOTED:UPON REQUEST FOR A APPROVED PLANS FOR JOB #320847447,CONST WORKERRESPONDED NO PLANS ON SITE.STOP ALL WORK!MAKE SITE SAFE.REM:PROVIDE PL$0 / $0 / $035116115M

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11

OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 25

Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s block and lot. Default means the respondent did not appear at the hearing, which typically results in the maximum penalty. Tickets may be issued to tenants or businesses at the address, not just the owner. DOB ECB tickets appear here too.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2024-05-07Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALKLI NAI CHAO$80 / $80 / $0048346708N
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2023-11-25Sanitation RecyclingLOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCELI NAI CHAO$50 / $50 / $0048117993M
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2022-07-19Pcs - DohmhFAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1STLI$300 / $300 / $00802347031
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2021-12-24Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITSLI NAI CHAO$25 / $25 / $0047329016L
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2019-02-26LI NAI CHAO$500 / $500 / $00600101756
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2019-02-26Dep - BwsoFAILED TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL TEST REPORT FOR A BACKFLOW PREVENTERLI NAI CHAO$500 / $500 / $00600101738
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2015-09-18Sanitation DeptFAILURE TO BUNDLE NEWSPAPES MAGAZINES CARDBOARD 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITSLI$25 / $25 / —041566378J
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2015-08-28Sanitation DeptNON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 1TO8 DWELLING UNITSLI$25 / $25 / —041935981P
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2015-04-13Dept. Of BuildingsFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL S OR APPURTENANCESCHAO$1,000 / $1,008 / —035113515H
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION
2015-04-13Dept. Of BuildingsFAIL TO PROVIDE APPROVED OR ACCEPTED CONSTRUCTION DOCS AT JOB SITELI,NAI CHAO— / — / —035116115M
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2015-02-27Sanitation DeptFAILURE TO BUNDLE NEWSPAPES MAGAZINES CARDBOARD 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITSLI$25 / $25 / —041717989Y
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2014-03-15Dept. Of BuildingsMISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONSK C BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION$1,600 / $1,600 / —035007624H

Showing 12 of 25 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-12

HPD registration & contacts

Owners of most rental buildings must register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development each year and list an owner and managing agent.

HPD building ID
158061
Last registered
2026-08-07
Registration valid until
2027-09-01 CurrentRegistrations must be renewed every year.
RoleNameCompanyBusiness city
IndividualownerNaichao LiBrooklyn, Ny
AgentNaichao LiBrooklyn, Ny
SitemanagerNaichao Li

Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-10; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-10

HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 7

Violations HPD inspectors issued for conditions in residential buildings (heat, leaks, mold, pests, lead paint, etc.). Class letters show how serious: Class A – non-hazardous (HPD gives 90 days to correct); Class B – hazardous (30 days to correct); Class C – immediately hazardous (24 hours to correct for most conditions); Class I – information / order (e.g. orders to register, lead or other administrative orders). Open means HPD has not recorded the condition as corrected.

StatusClassIssuedAptCondition
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2026-04-10
I2025-11-19§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 PREMISE
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2025-06-09
A2025-06-06(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.
Closed
Violation Closed · 2024-09-10
B2024-05-17§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE AT BUILDING FRONT
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2025-06-09
A2024-04-08(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.
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2024-06-26
I2023-11-21§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 PREMISE
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2025-06-09
A2023-03-20(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.
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2022-07-07
A2022-02-22(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.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11

HPD complaints 2

Complaints tenants or others made to HPD (usually via 311) about housing conditions, from 2019 onward. A complaint is not a violation; HPD may inspect and issue one.

ReceivedStatusAptProblem(s)Outcome
2023-11-07CLOSEBLDGUnsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling StorageThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
2020-06-22CLOSEBLDGUnsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling StorageThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11

311 requests (last 12 months) 2

Recent 311 service requests the city geocoded to this lot: noise, illegal parking, heat, sanitation and more. Anyone can file them, so they describe activity at or near the address, not necessarily the building itself.

OpenedAgencyComplaintStatusClosed
2026-04-29NYPDIllegal Parking – Commercial Overnight ParkingClosed2026-04-29
2026-03-26NYPDNoise - Residential – Loud Music/PartyClosed2026-03-26

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-12

Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

More in Sunset Park (Central): Open HPD violations · Active DOB violations · Active ECB violations · Open DOB jobs · Unpaid OATH tickets · Active vacate orders

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