51 1 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00445-0036Map
Owner of record: Yau's Lcc
51 1 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Yau's Lcc. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 1 of the 13 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 13
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 20
- HPD complaints
- 32
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 13
- 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.
Jun 4, 2025
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.
Apr 1, 2024
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.
Nov 15, 2023
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.
Mar 15, 2023
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.
Nov 2, 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 - 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.
Apr 1, 2021
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2013 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2013 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2013 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2013 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of paper boxes at lobby, 1st story
Apr 11, 2008
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 14
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 25, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 14, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 30, 1996
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - 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 - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 16, 1992
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
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- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 16, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 14, 1989
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 14, 1989
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 14, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 20
- Hazardous
Operation of a place of assembly contrary to approved plan in that additional section & tables are placed within the"primary path" of egresson plan #102975069.remedy:conform & maintain pa space as per approval
Apr 22, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Emergency lighting is inadequate in that 3 boxes are not in place as per plan,battery packs not illuminated 2 are old & outdated.remedy"provide emergency lighting as per plan.
Apr 22, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Pa contrary to plans: 103786592. fire proof self closing doors are missing at the kitchen, front entrance, meter rm in the cellar & the 2 hrnoted passageway. remedy: conform to plans.
Aug 25, 2006 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work contrary to approved plans under appl.#102975069 in that bathrooms & partitions not as per plans & kitchen exhaust unit through the wall not shown on plans as built.remedy:conform to plans or obtain amendm
Apr 29, 2005 · Penalty $130
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans.vender under application #102975069 in that wood installed at exit stairs in place of 2 hr rated sheetrock,door installed at south wall contraty to plans.remedy:conform
Oct 21, 2003 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work withotu a permit. work noted: constructed a wooden and canias structure at the 1st floor rear; underneath fire-escape without permits and approvals. failure to maintain building-in that treads are missing
Aug 5, 2003 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit noted 2x6 pres treated ledger boards have been erected at said premesis along with a ledger board attached to adjacent bldg with lag bolts with 2x6 + 2x4 rafters pt plywood for roof and
May 15, 2002
Resolve - Hazardous
Required means of egress obstructed noted a wooden partition approx 8h x10l consisting of plywood wall partition 2x4 framing which supportillegal wood plexiglass roof at rear of resturant has been erected whi
May 15, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work withotu a permit: noted the south wall parapet wall has been removed & replaced wirh all new brick work flashing (cooper) & copings, along with the north wall same work was performed but a large area of wa
Mar 28, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.(5% of work completed).noted:extension of restaurant into rear yard of bldg block wall approx 2 1/2ft x 7ft high builtclosing access to adjacent yard.storing of lumber,insulation,roofing m
Feb 14, 2001
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. noted: at 1st floor commercial space. interior renovation erected new sheetrock and metal stud partition. installation of new sheetrock ceiling. wood framed and plywood (fixed)
Mar 20, 1998
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide required means of egress from rear apartment 2-5 floors passage to safe area obstructed by illegal rear extension storeat 1st floor, causing a hazardous condition. remedy:remove extension
Jan 20, 1994 · Penalty $475
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit - construction of a rear extension at ground flrout of concrete block. approximately -10x20wx10h. remedy:obtain permitand approvals for extension or remove and restore for prior legal cond
Jan 20, 1994 · Penalty $175
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide required means of egress from rear apartment at 2nd to 5th floors. passage to safe area is obstructed by illegal construction of rear extension to store at 1st floor, creating a hazardous con
Jun 29, 1993 · Penalty $1,190
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permit: illegal extension at rear of store obstructing rear apartment means of escape department records show no permit was issued. remedy: obtain permit if feasible or restor premises to prior leg
Jun 29, 1993 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: work noted new concrete block extension on 1st story rear (approx 10'*15' enclosier rear yard). remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition
Apr 6, 1993 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide two means of egress from rear apartments 2nd to 5th floors: passage to safe area obstucted by illegal rear extension of stores at 1st floor. this is a hazardous condition. remedy: remove ille
Apr 6, 1993 · Penalty $475
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide required means of egress from rear apartment 2-5 floor passage to safe area obstructed by illegal construction of rear extension to store at 1st floor, creating a hazardous conditon.remedy
Mar 9, 1992 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work witout a permit. work noted: construction of a rear extension at ground floor approximately 10x 20 w x 10 h out of concrete block remedy: obtain permits for extension if feasible, or remove and restor
Mar 9, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file a report of compliance with local law 16/84 certifying to the installation of required fire protection systems. remedy: file report
Feb 26, 1991 · Penalty $345
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 23, 2025 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 12, 2018 · Apt 7
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 7, 2013 · Apt 10
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 17, 2008 · Apt 10
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 17, 2008 · Apt 10
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 17, 2008 · Apt 10
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 17, 2008 · Apt 10
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Jun 17, 2008 · Apt 10
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 17, 2008 · Apt 10
Close - General
Windows
Jun 17, 2008 · Apt 10
Close - General
Locks
Jun 17, 2008 · Apt 10
Close - General
Floor
Jun 17, 2008 · Apt 10
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 7, 2008 · Apt 10
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 7, 2008 · Apt 10
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Apr 7, 2008 · Apt 10
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 7, 2008 · Apt 10
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 7, 2008 · Apt 10
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 7, 2008 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 7, 2008 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2007 · Apt 10
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 28, 2006 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Mar 28, 2006 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 4, 2006 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2005 · Apt 12
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2004 · Apt 10
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 18, 2004 · Apt 10
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 17, 2004 · Apt BLDG
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
- 12
- Building area
- 8,324 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,400 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 445 / 36
- Assessed value
- $1,390,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #109782, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.
Questions about 51 1 Avenue
Who owns 51 1 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Yau's Lcc.
Does 51 1 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.
Is 51 1 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 8% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 51 1 Avenue built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 51 1 Avenue?
It has 12 residential units and 13 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.