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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 38
- ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of leaking os&y valve for the sprinkler system at cellar
May 19, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 22, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing screen below sky light at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 22, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jan 31, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.