51 Catherine Street
Manhattan, NY 10038BBL 1-00276-0056Map
Owner of record: 51 Empire Realty Corp.
51 Catherine Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10038. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 51 Empire Realty Corp.. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on April 2, 2025. 6 of the 28 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 28
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 51
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 28
- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash window at west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 15, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of sliding bolt capable of being lock at door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story
Aug 31, 2024
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles,shopping carts,garbage bags at bulkhead, roof
Aug 31, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story
Aug 9, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 5th story
Aug 9, 2024
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door to roof
Aug 9, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story
Aug 9, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash window at west in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 15, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 15
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing metal mesh screen under skylight at bulkhead area
Aug 9, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 5th story balcony at west fire escape at building front
Aug 4, 2024
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 15
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 15, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 15
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective glass at lower window sash at south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 15, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 31, 2024 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 15, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 31, 2024 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 15, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 31, 2024 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 15, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 31, 2024 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Dec 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Dec 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Dec 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bins at public hall, 1st story
Nov 7, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Nov 7, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Nov 7, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 23, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 23, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling & east wall. in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 6
- Construction other optional
Add'l info.5 stry,woodframed mixed use non fireproof bldg.bldg appears to be leaning to the south.remedy:owner engage lic surveyor/prof eng'r to perform optical survey to establish extent of bldg displacement.lic pe to perform strl eval&cond survey of bldg including but not limited to bldg strl systems,found&ext walls.results of survey&engr report
May 26, 2017
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Fm. 5stry woodframed mixed use non fireproof. several locations of damaged or missing stone sills&lintels.several lintels are deteriorate and part cracked.one sill has approx 20% missing with cracking at remainder&a sect which may become unstable.remedy:owner engage licprof eval facade&prep dwgs to effect repairs.dwgs be file w/dob by 6/19/17
May 26, 2017
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Ftm / sws
May 25, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Pedestrian protection doesn't meet safety code spec.note:@time of inspi observed sidewalk shed w/the following objections.sharp edges-bolts & screws w/out caps shall be protected to prevent injury to the public
Aug 17, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not comform to approved const docs/or approved amendments.note:@time of insp i observed sidewalk shed in place @main entrance to the bldg property w/the following objections sidewallk shed columns are
Aug 17, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site - expired permit. upon inspection, i noticed sidewalk shed at exp #1 of the property during further inspection, i noticed that the posted permit is expired on - 06/22/18
Aug 17, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliance manner. exhaust discharge must be no closer than 10 feet from building opening as per rs 2-2.1:4mc 401.5.2. note: observed exhaust discharge vents at rear of bldg
Jan 25, 2018 · Penalty $830
Active - Class - 1
Filed a certificate form,app,etc.,containing a material false statement(s).noted:the owner/rep made false certs on section #26 of pw1 job app#140688310 which was filed on 06/22/17 by check marking "no" for both
Nov 15, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post or properly permit for work @ premises.@ the time of inspection,i observed a sidewalk shed installed,but no permit was posted on site.i also observed a member not fully braced to frame.part of t
Nov 8, 2017
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 15
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window pane
May 30, 2024 · Apt 15
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 30, 2024 · Apt 15
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 30, 2024 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 1, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 21, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2017 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 3, 2017 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 18, 2017 · Apt 13
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 13, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 20, 2013 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 23, 2009 · Apt 9
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 23, 2009 · Apt 9
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 23, 2009 · Apt 9
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 23, 2009 · Apt 9
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 23, 2009 · Apt 9
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 29, 2009 · Apt 9
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 29, 2009 · Apt 9
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 29, 2009 · Apt 9
Close - General
Windows
Jul 18, 2003 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 18, 2003 · Apt 5
Close - General
Mailbox
Jul 18, 2003 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 18, 2003 · Apt 5
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 11,215 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,908 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 276 / 56
- Assessed value
- $510,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #103489, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.
Questions about 51 Catherine Street
Who owns 51 Catherine Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 51 Empire Realty Corp..
Does 51 Catherine Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.
Is 51 Catherine Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 15 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 75% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 51 Catherine Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 51 Catherine Street?
It has 20 residential units and 22 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.