51 Avenue B
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00386-0008Map
Owner of record: 45-51 Avenue B, LLC
51 Avenue B is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1880 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 45-51 Avenue B, LLC. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on February 7, 2026. 25 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 26
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 27
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 26
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Nov 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household storage blocking the scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty lock and latch set at the building front entrance door , 1st story
Nov 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 27, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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.
Apr 21, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 8, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house-hold items at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 19, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative lock at the door of the building entrance.
Mar 1, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line pipe at wash/basin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at building entrance at lobby, 1st story
Dec 28, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity to entire apt in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 8, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 3
B354,15,16,24,34b,38,50a,b,c,d. 50a- check valve required for backflowpreventor to be between backflow preventor and pressure reducing valve. 50b- debris must be removed. 50c- door to boiler room must be fire
Mar 3, 2009 · Penalty $200
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.(100% of work completed).noted:installation of permanent metal & fabric awning convering tablets y chairs in rear yard for accessary use by restaurant/cafe.plan 101509985 snows new eating
May 8, 2001
Resolve - Hazardous
4a,19b, 4a- low water cutoff is still needed because there is a commercial space in the same bldg. 19b- manual reset aquastat is still needed because there is a commercial space in same bldg
Jan 11, 2000
Resolve - Hazardous
4a- low water cutoff is still needed because there is a commercial space in same bldg . 19b- menual reset aquastat is still needed because there is a commercial space in same bldg
Jan 11, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans. 1wc and 1 lavatory installedin cellar. remedy: conform to aproved plans
Jul 8, 1992
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit-stop work order noted:new steel exhust system,new kitchen hood,new kitchen cooking equipment . new counter,new partitions new store front new steel roll down gate location store at street
Sep 17, 1990 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 15, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 13, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Feb 13, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Feb 13, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
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- Nonconst
Smoke detector
Feb 13, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 13, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 13, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Locks
Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Locks
Nov 21, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 27, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 22, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 10, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 10, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1880
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,920 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,530 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 386 / 8
- Assessed value
- $226,980
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 51 Avenue B
Who owns 51 Avenue B?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 45-51 Avenue B, LLC.
Does 51 Avenue B have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.
Is 51 Avenue B rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 51 Avenue B built?
City records list 1880 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 51 Avenue B?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.