52 Harrison Avenue
52 Harrison Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, has 21 open HPD violations, 3 of them class C, and 7 of 7 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: D (50/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 7 units · Built 1931
StreetSpy grade: D (Poor, 50/100)
- 3 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 2 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- The head officer on this registration is named on 2 buildings' registrations; 2 graded D or F.
- 7 of 7 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 7 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (21 open, 3 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: High (5 open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
21 open violations: 3 class C (immediately hazardous), 16 class B, 2 class A. 0 issued in the last 12 months. 38 on record. Oldest open violation issued 1990-04-24. Newest violation issued 2023-03-23. No new HPD violation has been issued here since 2023. Most of the open count is older violations that were never closed.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
2 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Broken window or sash, 1st room from the east, 4th floor. 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 (apt 3A), issued 2006-09-11. HPD violation 6356770
- Class C: Gas defect, kitchen, 4th floor. 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 (apt 3A), issued 2006-09-11. HPD violation 6356785
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (hallway). 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., issued 1991-11-04. HPD violation 1553504
- Class B: No heat / heating defect (basement). PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL AIR VENT AT BOILER ROOM IN CELLAR, issued 2019-02-05. HPD violation 12891378
- Class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAVING CELLAR THRU OUT., issued 2008-07-08. HPD violation 1553492
- Class B: Broken window or sash, 1st room from the north, 4th floor. 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 (apt 3A), issued 2006-09-11. HPD violation 6356743
- Class B: Broken window or sash, 2nd room from the east, 4th floor. 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 (apt 3A), issued 2006-09-11. HPD violation 6356727
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, throughout the apartment, 4th floor. 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 (apt 3A), issued 2006-09-11. HPD violation 6356719
311 housing complaints
0 in the last 12 months, 0 in 5 years.
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2025: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
5 open DOB violations, 4 of them Local Law violations issued before 2000. 5 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
7 of 7 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Owner and management
Owner: ESTHER WASSERMAN. Head officer: Esther WASSERMAN. Managing agent: ESTHER WASSEMAn. This owner has 2 buildings on record, 2 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Dec 22, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3022200032, HPD building ID 308195. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Hewes St (M, J), 2 min walk
- Broadway (G), 3 min walk
- Marcy Av (M, J, Z), 6 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 21 open (3 class C, 16 class B, 2 class A). 2 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | None | 0 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | 5 open DOB violations, 4 of them Local Law violations issued before 2000 | −5 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.