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353 West 51 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01042-0009Map

Owner of record: 353 West 51st Realty LLC

353 West 51 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 14 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 353 West 51st Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 132 housing violations here, most recently on March 21, 2025. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
132
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
51

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 21, 2025

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 86% of the building's 14 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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 132

  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 5th story

    Mar 21, 2025 · Apt A3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 5th story

    Mar 21, 2025 · Apt A3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockset at door leading to fire escape window in the bathroom located at apt a3, 5th story

    Mar 21, 2025 · Apt A3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash east window in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1a6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 4, 2025 · Apt 1A6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entire apartment located at apt 1a6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 4, 2025 · Apt 1A6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash east window in the kitchen located at apt 1a6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 4, 2025 · Apt 1A6

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

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash east window in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 4, 2025 · Apt 1A6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    § 231 m/d law provide legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing the work provide egress from yard to street or adjoining promises yard

    Jul 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Immediately provide a fire guard as directed by the nyc dept. of housing preservation & development (hpd) and/or the nyc dept. of buildings (dob) to protect against fire hazards observed by hpd and/or dob. fire hazards observed by hpd have resulted in the following additional hpd violation(s): 17144426 in order to protect public safety against imminent fire hazards observed, a fire guard must be provided forthwith for continuous 24 hour coverage, notwithstanding the correction and certification dates set forth above (the correction and certification dates set forth above are applicable for purposes of civil penalties that may be assessed pursuant to nyc administrative code § 27-2115, but do not reflect the date by which a fire guard must be provided). a fire guard must be provided immediately due to the exigency of the dangerous fire hazard conditions observed. the violation requiring a fire guard to be provided will remain open until such time as the fire hazards resulting in the hpd violation(s) referenced above and/or the fire hazards resulting in related dob violation(s) have been dismissed.

    Jul 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 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.

    Jul 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Immediately provide a fire guard as directed by the nyc dept. of housing preservation & development (hpd) and/or the nyc dept. of buildings (dob) to protect against fire hazards observed by hpd and/or dob. fire hazards observed by hpd have resulted in the following additional hpd violation(s): 17150729, 17144426, dob ecb violations 39119929k 39119930h 39119931j 39119932l 39119933n provide egress from the rear yard in order to protect public safety against imminent fire hazards observed, a fire guard must be provided forthwith for continuous 24 hour coverage, notwithstanding the correction and certification dates set forth above (the correction and certification dates set forth above are applicable for purposes of civil penalties that may be assessed pursuant to nyc administrative code § 27-2115, but do not reflect the date by which a fire guard must be provided). a fire guard must be provided immediately due to the exigency of the dangerous fire hazard conditions observed. the violation requiring a fire guard to be provided will remain open until such time as the fire hazards resulting in the hpd violation(s) referenced above and/or the fire hazards resulting in related dob violation(s) have been dismissed.

    Jul 25, 2024

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line .....at north gate at building rear yard

    May 31, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock on vestibule door at basement

    Mar 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand installed at vestibule at basement

    Mar 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand installed at building front entrance door at basement

    Mar 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 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.

    Mar 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees in the kitchen and bathroom. located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash 2nd window from north at east. in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 1A

    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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing on the wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 11, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jan 16, 2021 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective gasket at upper and lower doors at refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 16, 2021 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 16, 2021 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jan 16, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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, 1st story

    Jun 25, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 25, 2018

    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

    Jun 25, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 25, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ... at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 25, 2018

    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

    Jun 25, 2018

    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

    Jun 25, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall. at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 25, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective fire retardant material, at west wall. at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 25, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall

    Jun 25, 2018

    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 missing at boiler room door at cellar

    Jun 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items stored at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jun 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at boiler room at cellar

    Jun 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose iron ladder leading to cellar

    Jun 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing sash chains at lower sash of window at west at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 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

    Jun 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of 7-8 foot wood fence partitioning yard and obstructing egress at east yard

    Jun 18, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

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

    Jan 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. at the time of inspection, on the left side of the building courtyard i observed no safeguards such as handrails or guard rails in place to prevent from

    Jul 17, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. at the time of inspection, on the right side of the building's corner exp. 3 and 4 i observed means of egress for fire escape is obstructed with multiple

    Jul 17, 2024 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide power for emergency exit lights. at the time of inspection, i observed two exit lights at the cellar level without power or illumination. in case of an emergency for loss of power there will

    Jul 17, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. at the time of inspection, i observed a gate on the rear exp. 3 when the plans indicate it should be on the right-side fence

    Jul 17, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. at the time of inspection, i observed 2-foot garden wall in state of disrepair. missing mortar on masonry brick at joints., repair and/or replace

    Jul 17, 2024 · Penalty $312

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 1AOR61

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 1A6

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 1A6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 1A6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 25, 2024 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    May 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 2, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Jan 8, 2020 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 8, 2020 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 8, 2020 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 8, 2020 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 8, 2020 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 8, 2020 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 8, 2020 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    May 7, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 7, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 7, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 7, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 7, 2018 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 30, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 8, 2004 · Apt 1A

    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 (C1)
Year built
1900
Floors
4
Residential units
14
Building area
8,600 ft²
Lot area
2,510 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
1042 / 9
Assessed value
$629,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #132690, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.

Questions about 353 West 51 Street

Who owns 353 West 51 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 353 West 51st Realty LLC.

Does 353 West 51 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 132 housing violations at this property.

Is 353 West 51 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 86% of its 14 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 353 West 51 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 353 West 51 Street?

It has 14 residential units.

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