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311 West 51 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01042-0125Map

Owner of record: 311 W 51 St Owrs INC

311 West 51 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 311 W 51 St Owrs INC. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 29 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
38
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
43

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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 · 38

  • 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 29, 2026

    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.

    Nov 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    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.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    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.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Open — Info 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.

    Nov 6, 2017

    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.

    Oct 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of leaking os&y valve for the sprinkler system at cellar

    May 19, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective door in the entrance located at apt 5f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 22, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 22, 2016

    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 agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 22, 2016

    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

    Apr 22, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing screen below sky light at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 22, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 22, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 22, 2016

    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 agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at lobby, 1st story

    Mar 9, 2016

    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 lobby, 1st story

    Mar 9, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Mar 9, 2016

    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 missing. at lobby, 1st story

    Mar 9, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 lobby, 1st story

    Mar 9, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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. at lobby, 1st story

    Mar 9, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jan 31, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 31, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 31, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 3rd story

    Jan 14, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jan 14, 2016 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 2, 2015

    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.

    Feb 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts incandecent requiered. at front areaway

    May 10, 2000

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the boiler room cellar r42.

    Mar 8, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 9

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 6, 2006

    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 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in residential district. noted: bldg occupied as transient use in apt #1 in general residence district r8 contrary to zoning resolution. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Nov 9, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o #84091. illegal occupancy noted: illegally converted 1st fl apt #1 into transient use,contrary to c of o which indicates class'a' apt. remedy: disc. illegal occu

    Nov 9, 2012 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. noted: no fire stopping in cellar boiler room. remedy: provide/maintain fire stopping.

    Nov 9, 2012 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: cellar boiler room does not have fpsc door installed/unenclosed. boiler room per 65 multiple dwelling law. remedy: provide enclosed boiler room.

    Nov 9, 2012 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. illegal work noted: (1) at bsmt level rear of bldg erected 1 story horizontal extension to the rear of bsmt resturant. (appl #102837815 to legalize extension disapproved on 4-12-00.(2) erecte

    Nov 9, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant matter: failure to provide # of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 & 27-366. noted: bldg occupied as transient use in apt #1 w/o providing 2 mean

    Nov 9, 2012 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: lack of a system ofautomatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2;27-954. noted: bldg occupied as transient use in apt #1 w/o providing automatic sprinkler

    Nov 9, 2012 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system. noted: bldg occupied as transient use in apt #1 w/o providing fire alarm system. remedy: discontinue illegal occupany.

    Nov 9, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. obstruction noted: 1st fl apt #1 having padlocked rear. (window) gate & fixed other windowssteel bar gates. remedy: remove obstruction.

    Nov 9, 2012 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 10008.1.2. failure to comply w/direction of swing. noted: bldg occupied as transient use in apt #1 having primary exit fire doors on 1st fl (inner & outer) leading into the street,swing against the directi

    Nov 9, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Installation of mechanical equipment without first obtaining an equip-ment use work permit 3 a/c units. location: 2 units on roof in rear ofbuilding. remedy: obtain equipment use permit from this dept of bldgs.

    Sep 21, 1999 · Penalty $400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 16, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    May 16, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 4, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 4, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 4, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 4, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 4, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 4, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 22, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 22, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 22, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 20, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 20, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 20, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 20, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 20, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 20, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Apr 20, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 15, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 15, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 15, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 15, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 15, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 15, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Apr 15, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 14, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2016 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2015 · Apt 3FLF

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Apr 19, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 19, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 19, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 19, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Apr 21, 2009 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built
1920
Floors
3
Residential units
5
Building area
3,402 ft²
Lot area
2,092 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
1042 / 125
Assessed value
$1,187,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #110753, last renewed Aug 28, 2019.

Questions about 311 West 51 Street

Who owns 311 West 51 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 311 W 51 St Owrs INC.

Does 311 West 51 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.

Is 311 West 51 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 311 West 51 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 311 West 51 Street?

It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.

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