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355 West 51 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01042-0007Map

Owner of record: 355 West 51st Street

355 West 51 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 40 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 355 West 51st Street. HPD has recorded 128 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2024. 24 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
128
DOB violations
24
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
121

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 1, 2024

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 10% of the building's 40 apartments
Down from 6 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 · 128

  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kick stand installed on the vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 26, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit building entrance door , 1st story

    Aug 18, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance , 1st story

    Aug 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor , 1st story

    Oct 31, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall , 1st story

    Oct 31, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 2 in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 31, 2021 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective radiator at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 3, 2021 · Apt 33

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 3, 2021 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 33

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the foyer located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window, 2nd window from south at west in the kitchen located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding130 degress at fixtures in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2021 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2021 · Apt 33

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective frame at lower sash at west at window leading to fire escape in the 3rd room from north located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balancing at lower sash at window in the 1st room from north located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at shower in the bathroom located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit at window at west in the 3rd room from north located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 9, 2021 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 9, 2021 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 54, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Feb 6, 2021 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 2, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 2, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 2, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 14, 2018

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 14, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 14, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose escutcheon plate at ceiling at riser in the 1st room from north located at apt 50, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 18, 2018 · Apt 50

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at floor at riser in the 1st room from north located at apt 50, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 18, 2018 · Apt 50

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a suitable strainer for the drain at west court

    Jun 18, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of refridgerators stored at front fire passageway

    Jun 18, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items stored at rear fire passageway

    Jun 18, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items stored at rear yard

    Jun 18, 2018

    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 boiler room door at cellar

    Jun 18, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at exit at cellar

    Jun 18, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 4th sty balcony, southwest stack, building front at fire escape

    Jun 18, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jun 18, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items stored at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 18, 2018

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 18, 2018

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 18, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 50, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 18, 2018 · Apt 50

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 50, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 18, 2018 · Apt 50

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 18, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of suspended ceiling at center at cellar

    Jun 18, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide door handle at exterior of bulkhead door at roof.

    Jun 11, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble tread 2nd from top at 4th sty public stair.

    Jun 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble tread 1st from bottom at 2nd sty public stair.

    Jun 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 24

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 25, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 5, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 7, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 26, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 6, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 28, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 27, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 10, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 21, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 17, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 4, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 24, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p7037

    Nov 12, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p7037

    Sep 11, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p7037

    Sep 29, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 20, 1997

    Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    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
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 11, 1989

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 16, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (29)clean (30)eliminate lout motion between en worm & gear

    Jul 22, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 2

    12q03,26d06,57x10.

    Nov 9, 2012 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w.o permit. noted: at 4th fl west center dept (bldg apt 43) demo of interior walls is in progress. holes are broken into the ceiling. all work w.o a permit. remedy: stop all work @ 4 fl. make safe & clean

    Feb 24, 2010

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to file a report of compliance with local law 16/84 certifyingto the installation of required fire protection systems. remedy: file report.

    Jan 28, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    57z,46l,35o,30o,75m,74z,18x,50y,47h,48l,18m,49l, 74 water leaks in m.room remoce old door lock frist floor 50 no oil in machine leaks above controller and motor replace rotted pipes

    Dec 30, 1997 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans. (1) no door installed to public corridor (2) existing water closes not shwn on approved plans win hows drop ceiling not shown on appvd plans, door to laundry room not sh

    Jun 2, 1994 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    38, stuck in open position

    Jan 20, 1993 · Penalty $125

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    11q,15j,15i,18j,22d,35o,36o,37l,38l,49x,50y,57o,73j, #73 perform 5 yr. test and tag governor 74 repair annunciator

    Oct 22, 1992 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    09,11q,15j,151,18j,22d,35o,36w,37l,38l,49t,50y,57o,73t, (73)-perform 5yr test and tag governor. (74)-repair annunciaror.

    May 14, 1992 · Penalty $150

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    37l,22m,28h

    Jul 1, 1991 · Penalty $150

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    50f,50 - eliminate lost motion in main machine

    Jul 1, 1991 · Penalty $150

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 30, 2024 · Apt AG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 30, 2024 · Apt AG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 30, 2024 · Apt AG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 30, 2024 · Apt AG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 19, 2022 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 19, 2022 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 23, 2022 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 23, 2022 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 23, 2022 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    May 30, 2021 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 30, 2021 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 28, 2021 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 21, 2021 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 18, 2021 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 18, 2021 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 18, 2021 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 18, 2021 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 11, 2021 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 7, 2021 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 23, 2021 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 2, 2021 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2021 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2021 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 20, 2014 · Apt 54

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D3)
Year built
1920
Floors
6
Residential units
40
Building area
24,848 ft²
Lot area
5,723 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
1042 / 7
Assessed value
$3,462,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #102850, last renewed Jul 24, 2026.

Questions about 355 West 51 Street

Who owns 355 West 51 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 355 West 51st Street.

Does 355 West 51 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 128 housing violations at this property.

Is 355 West 51 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 10% of its 40 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 355 West 51 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 355 West 51 Street?

It has 40 residential units.

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