# 52 Harrison Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

BBL 3022200032 · Block 2220 · Lot 32 · BIN 3060899  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/52-harrison-avenue-3022200032  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 50 Harrison Ave; 284 Penn St

## Summary

52 Harrison Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11211; tax lot BBL 3022200032) is a 7-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C1: walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores), built around 1931, on a 2,400 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as 284 PENN STREET LLC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,960,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows five active DOB violations and 21 open HPD violations. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “52 Harrison Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (BBL 3022200032)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/52-harrison-avenue-3022200032. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 5 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 21 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 284 PENN STREET LLC
- Building class: C1 – Walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 4
- Units: 7 residential / 7 total
- Lot area: 2,400 sq ft · Building area: 7,200 sq ft
- Zoning: R6
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-02

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,960,000, assessed value $882,000, tax class 2B
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2024-12-30 from WASSERMAN, ESTHER to 284 PENN STREET LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1986-05-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1986-05-28 from COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE to CITY OF NEW YORK, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2960 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1983-06-13 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1983-06-13 from SCHMALHAUSEN, HELEN; SCHMALHAUSEN, ABRAHAM to WASSERMAN, ESTHER, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1983-06-13 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1983-06-13 from ARAD REALTY CO. to WASSERMAN, ESTHER, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1982-03-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1982-03-29 from 284 PENN REALTY CORP. to SCHMALHAUSEN, ABRAHAM; SCHMALHAUSEN, HELEN; ARAD REALTY CO., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-07-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-07-01 from SCHMALHAUSEN HELEN; SCHMALHAUSEN ABRAHAM to 284 PENN REALTY CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1975-12-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1975-12-01 from BLUZENSTEIN NAOMI; SCHMALHAUSEN HELEN; SCHMALHAUSEN ABRAHAM to SCHMALHAUSEN HELEN; SCHMALHAUSEN ABRAHAM, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1972-12-26 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1972-12-26 from SCHMALHAUSEN ABRAHAM; SCHMALHAUSEN HELEN to BLUZENSTEIN NAOMI, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1969-12-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-12-31 from BERNSTEIN ELSIE; MILLER HARRY DECEASED; MILLER ABRAHAM DEVISEES OF to SCHMALHAUSEN HELEN; SCHMALHAUSEN ABRAHAM, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-04-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301572894: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2004-04-13, expires 2004-12-27. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-04-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301572894: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2004-04-13, expires 2004-12-27. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1995-08-29 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1994-06-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1993-08-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1993-06-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2019-02-05 | open (Nov Certified Late) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL AIR VENT AT BOILER ROOM IN CELLAR. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-07-08 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAVING CELLAR THRU OUT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-07-08 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class A violation (Class A): D26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS & CEILINGS PUBLIC HALL ALL STYS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-09-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3A: SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-09-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 3A: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER SASH GLASS PANE AT EAST WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-09-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3A: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD WINDOW FRAMES IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-09-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3A: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD SILL AT NORTH WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-09-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3A: SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-09-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3A: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-09-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3A: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES AND CERAMIC TILES AT SOUTH, WEST AND EAST WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-09-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3A: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-09-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3A: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER SASH COUNTER BALANCE AT EAST WINDOW IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-09-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3A: SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 3A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-09-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3A: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD SILL AT NORTH WINDOW IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-09-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 3A: SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE DEFECTIVE FLUSH PIPE OF WATER CLOSET .. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-09-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3A: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-09-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 3A: SECTION 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES STOVE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1991-11-04 | open (Nov Certified Late) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 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 1 STY PUBLIC HALL AT MAILBOXES.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1990-04-24 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRING WALL BOILER ROOM.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1990-04-24 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTER CEILING BOILER ROOM CELLAR.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1990-04-24 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTER BOARD CEILING CELLAR THRU OUT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

No records found.

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

No records found.

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as 284 PENN STREET LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2024-12-30 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2024-12-30). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2025-12-22 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Esther Wasserman, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-12-22 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Esther Wasserman. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-12-22 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Esther Wasserman (ESTHER WASSEMAn), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-12-22 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Esther Wasserman, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-12-22 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (ESTHER WASSERMAN), business city Bklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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