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251 Elizabeth Street

Manhattan, NY 10012BBL 1-00508-0036Map

Owner of record: 247-251 Operating Corp

251 Elizabeth Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10012. It has 17 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 247-251 Operating Corp. HPD has recorded 85 housing violations here, most recently on May 20, 2026. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
85
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
115

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 20, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
12
About 71% of the building's 17 apartments
Down from 14 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 85

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at east wall fire escape window in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective automatic door closer on the building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 19, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock, and latch set on the building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 19, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the refuse room , 1st story

    Sep 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the rubbish at lobby, 1st story

    Sep 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles, shoe racks and glass table at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 19, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
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  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots 5th story balcony building front at fire escape

    Jul 19, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots 3rd story balcony building front at fire escape

    Jul 19, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 12, 2024 · Apt 3

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 12, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead room door at roof

    Nov 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window counter balance at east wall second window from north in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper window counter blance at east wall first window from north in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Apr 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective light switch at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at top of riser in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower east 2 window sash at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood jamb and casing at the door in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wood door in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north and south walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Oct 4, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and north wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 4, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 4, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 4, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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

    Oct 4, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance lower sash at window in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Properly secure the loose escutcheon plate at ceiling around heat riser pipe in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser pipe in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wood door in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 13

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    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 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    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, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 2, 1989

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 2, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to certify correntions noted : violaiton # 1003c02rs01 / 34267228k for failure to conform to approved plans was not certifed / corrected as required remedy : certify correction of noted violaiton as per

    Apr 18, 2003 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans. noted:office review of approved plans shows extension at rear of bldg. for cellar level only.extension was built at 1st fl. level as well as cellar level.location:cellar

    Oct 3, 2000 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building exterior noted:at rear of bldg parapet level southside crack running from coping store to top of lentel of 5 fl window are levelizing outward.at front is bldg.4 fl level store corne

    Jul 10, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit: 25% of work complete noted: cider block extension at cellar level thru 1st floor level at rear of building approx. size 16' by 12' with concrete platform at 1st floor level and 1st floor

    Jan 11, 2000 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 3, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 16, 2022 · Apt APT12

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
17
Building area
10,370 ft²
Lot area
2,640 ft²
Zoning
C6-2
Community board
102
Council district
1
Block / lot
508 / 36
Assessed value
$617,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #131316, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.

Questions about 251 Elizabeth Street

Who owns 251 Elizabeth Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 247-251 Operating Corp.

Does 251 Elizabeth Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 85 housing violations at this property.

Is 251 Elizabeth Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 71% of its 17 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 251 Elizabeth Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 251 Elizabeth Street?

It has 17 residential units and 19 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.