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51 Morton Street

Manhattan, NY 10014BBL 1-00584-0045Map

Owner of record: Morton St

51 Morton Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1874 in Manhattan, 10014. It has 21 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Morton St. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on February 26, 2026. 22 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
31
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
30

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 26, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 31

  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing latchset at building entrance door

    May 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame at building entrance

    May 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at building entrance door

    May 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 5A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 5A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose upper escutcheon plate at the riser pipe at north in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose upper escutcheon plate at the riser pipe at east in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 25, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Oct 25, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 ....at public hall, basement.

    Aug 4, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty mortise lock at door at building entrance.

    Aug 4, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Aug 4, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Aug 4, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jan 24, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door frame. in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 24, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jan 24, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring, in the 1st room from north located at apt rh, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 20, 2008 · Apt RH

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt rh, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 20, 2008 · Apt RH

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Nov 20, 2008 · Apt RH

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key operated double cylinder lock- at rear building in the entrance located at apt rh, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 20, 2008 · Apt RH

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner. yard at north , 1st story

    Nov 20, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches, at rear building in the entire apartment located at apt rh, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 20, 2008 · Apt RH

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective gutter at roof, at front facade of rear building

    Nov 20, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    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

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 5C

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 3, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 27, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Dec 26, 2017 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 26, 2017 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 26, 2017 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 26, 2017 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 7, 2017 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 9, 2012 · Apt BMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 17, 2008 · Apt RH

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 17, 2008 · Apt RH

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 17, 2008 · Apt RH

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 13, 2007 · Apt RH

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 13, 2007 · Apt RH

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 13, 2007 · Apt RH

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 13, 2007 · Apt RH

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 16, 2005 · Apt 4D

    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 (C6)
Year built
1874
Floors
4
Residential units
21
Building area
10,105 ft²
Lot area
3,145 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
102
Council district
3
Block / lot
584 / 45
Assessed value
$1,549,350
Landmark / historic district
Greenwich Village Historic District

HPD registration #129538, last renewed Oct 2, 2025.

Questions about 51 Morton Street

Who owns 51 Morton Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Morton St.

Does 51 Morton Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.

Is 51 Morton Street 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 Morton Street built?

City records list 1874 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 51 Morton Street?

It has 21 residential units.

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