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51 East Houston Street

Manhattan, NY 10012BBL 1-00509-0023Map

Owner of record: E. Houston Property Owner LLC

51 East Houston Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10012. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is E. Houston Property Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 287 housing violations here, most recently on September 2, 2026. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
287
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
486

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 2, 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
4
About 50% of the building's 8 apartments

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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 287

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel by means of reglazing at bathtub in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at window upper sash in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Refit door and frame in the entrance located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at window lower sash in the 1st room from north located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective enamel glaze porcelain at bathtub in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze of the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Jun 21, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door at basement locked at boiler room

    Feb 15, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east south north walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south and east west and north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles st east wall in the bathroom located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building front entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 10, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building front entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 10, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash of 1st window from east at south in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 6

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at upper sash window at 1st window from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 6

    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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles under bathtub in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 17, 2025 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 17, 2025 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 17, 2025 · Apt 6

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at wasteline at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hardwood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department window stool at north 1 window in the 1st room from north located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hardwood floor in the kitchen located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electric outlet at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Mar 15, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plate at east upper return rail at 3rd story balcony at building front

    Mar 15, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 15, 2024 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    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

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Jul 6, 1990

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 2

    Work without permit. observed horizontal enlargement at the ground floor exposure #3. approx. 30ft wide x 16ft x 16ft height connected to the exiting building. constructed with cmu blocks and lumber roof. work

    Feb 4, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection observed fire escape window lower sash open full and does not stay in place, slowly run down in apt # 6 on 4t floor., repair and/or replace

    Aug 15, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment,apparently,material fences,appliance or wiring in use.in the hallway on the second floor there is a junctionbox that is uncovered and live wires hanging out of

    Sep 17, 2019 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    An unlawful act. failure to comply with an order of the commissioner. failure to correct and certify summons #35359719j and 35359720r, both were issued on 11/07/18. rem: comply with ec code/obtain permit.

    Dec 26, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Electrical work w/o a permit. basement service equipment. subfeeder, subtpanel. for bar. rmdy: obtain permit.

    Nov 7, 2018 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to ground electrical systems basement service ground conduct or: no water main ground conductor provided. rmdy: provide grounding!

    Nov 7, 2018 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unapproved, unsafe, unsuitable electrical equipment, apparatus,materials, devices appliances on wiring in use the entire basement: service end line boxes are not covered, service panels ko one not covered defe

    Nov 7, 2018 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. defect is: water from apt #8, leaking from bathroom tub from under tub, water is causing plaster board on ceiling of apt #6 to crack and fall, water is leaking from 5th floor apt #8 to

    May 10, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg noted;the ceiling in apt. #6 is cracked & deflecting along a round light fixture that is not property secured;remedy:repair ceiling & light fixture

    Jan 24, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at time of inspection.noted:renovations in apt 5+8.apt 8 has gut renovation with exposed fire-stopping.rem:stop all work,provide approved plans.

    Mar 6, 2001 · Penalty $130

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Cabinet

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    May 4, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 4, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 3, 2026 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    May 1, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 7

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 7

    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
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
8
Building area
8,845 ft²
Lot area
2,016 ft²
Zoning
C6-3
Community board
102
Council district
1
Block / lot
509 / 23
Assessed value
$2,524,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #125746, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.

Questions about 51 East Houston Street

Who owns 51 East Houston Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is E. Houston Property Owner LLC.

Does 51 East Houston Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 287 housing violations at this property.

Is 51 East Houston Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 51 East Houston Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 51 East Houston Street?

It has 8 residential units and 10 units in total.

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