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420 West 51 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01060-0044Map

Owner of record: 420 W 51 LLC

420 West 51 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 420 W 51 LLC. HPD has recorded 202 housing violations here, most recently on February 26, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
202
DOB violations
40
ECB violations
119
HPD complaints
618

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
5
About 42% of the building's 12 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 · 202

  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Feb 26, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Feb 26, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at cieling at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Feb 26, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door knob at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Feb 26, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Refit lower window sash at the north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at the lower window sash at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 2F

    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, 2024

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

    Jun 29, 2023

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    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 16, 2022

    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 16, 2021

    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 16, 2021

    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 secure the loose faucet fixture to wash basin deck in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 12, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 15, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening lockable bolt at gate, at window leading to fire escape in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 26, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded cement stucco above building front entrance door

    Jun 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked cement stucco lintel at center window at building front , 2nd story

    Jun 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 30, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Mar 30, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked to basement at public hall

    Dec 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Dec 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Dec 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at basement public hall

    Dec 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story

    Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 3

    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 sign present at wall; information missing at public hall

    Dec 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide wire mesh below skylight at bulkhead roof

    Jul 14, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide wire mesh below skylight at bulkhead roof

    Jul 14, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around window in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5, 4th story

    Apr 20, 2017 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit the closet door in the private hallway located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 25, 2016 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rotted wood frame of the window on the west side of the entrance to the building , 1st story

    Nov 25, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 19, 2016 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell-buzzer/intercom system from 1st story building entrance to north 2 room located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 19, 2016 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation metal ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 19, 2016 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 19, 2016 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 19, 2016 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5, 4th story, apartment at south

    Oct 14, 2016 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5, 4th story, apartment at south

    Oct 14, 2016 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing two balusters at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Oct 12, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing two balusters at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Oct 12, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing two balusters at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Oct 12, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening lockable eye and hasp at scuttle cover at roof

    Oct 12, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures all stories at public hall

    Sep 20, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective boiler at cellar

    Sep 20, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures all stories at public hall

    Sep 20, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures all stories at public hall

    Sep 20, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at the ceiling at public hall

    Sep 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 40

  • Construction other optional

    At time of inspection observed interior renovation in progress with 2-workers and a foreman on 1st floor. dob record indicate premises has pswo on 1st floor from 2014 which still exists.

    Jan 26, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 11, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 11, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 11, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 2, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 2, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 2, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 2, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 9, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 24, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 24, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 24, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 24, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 10, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 10, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 10, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 10, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 18, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 18, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 18, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 18, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 18, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 18, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Boro-comm

    Sep 26, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Boro-comm

    Sep 26, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Boro-comm

    Sep 26, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 29, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 25, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 25, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 25, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 17, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 17, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 3, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 3, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 20, 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

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    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

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 119

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection observed interior renovation in progress with 2-workers and a foreman on 1st floor. contractor failure to provide approved plan on site at time of inspection. job # m00932535-i1-gc, provid

    Jan 26, 2024 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner; no firestopping per bc 712.3 ; 27-345. occupied properties 424, 422 & 420 at basement elevation are connected with common corridor with no fire separation

    Oct 25, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to conduct a final inspection of permitted work with the dept of buildings for job #122891120 with permit issued 12/07/2016 with work at basement and cellar including fireproofing., conduct/file final i

    Oct 25, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or buildings dept records. basement commercial space occupied with e-bike storage and charging with 120 bicycles present. there is no c/o on file at t

    Oct 25, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to conduct or file a final inspection of permitted work with the dept of buildings for job #122759906 with permit issued 11/04/2016 regarding basement & cellar work including fireproofing., conduct/file

    Oct 25, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or buildings dept records. c/o #31554 identifies funeral parlor at basement however e-bike storage and charging present with approx 120 bikes. referen

    Oct 25, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner; no firestopping per bc 712.3 ; 27-345. noted occupied properties #422, #420 & 424 at basement elevation are connected with common corridor with no fire sep

    Oct 25, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner; no firestopping per bc 712.3 ; 27-345. noted occupied properties #422, #420 & 424 at basement elevation are connected with common corridor with no fire sep

    Oct 19, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or buildings dept records. c/o #31553 identifies office and funeral parlor as basement occupancy. during inspection noted e-bike storage and charging

    Oct 19, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to conduct or file a final inspection of permitted work with the dept of buildings for job #122891111 with permit issued 06/15/2017 regarding work at basement and cellar of 4 story nfp mixed use buildin

    Oct 19, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Active
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  • Class - 2

    Electrical work w/o permit.on 10/6/22 at 5:40pm observed no application on file for e-bike,charging stationg thru-out 1st floor.remedy:obtain permit

    Oct 6, 2022 · Penalty $4,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply with an order of the commissioner. in august 05,2016, feburary 14, 2018 two violations was issued to the respondent. the respondent failed to comply with nyc electrical code

    May 3, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts.failure to comply with an order of the commissioner.in august 05,2016,nov 22,2017.two electrical violations was issued to the respondent.the respondent failed to comply with(nyc)electrical code#11

    Feb 14, 2018 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful act. failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner. records indicate no application filed to certify & correct violations contained in summons# 35202360r & 35284819n. rem: comply w/ commissioner's

    Jan 31, 2018 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    An unlawful act.failure to comply with an order of the commissioner. failure to correct and certify summons #35202362k issued on 8/5/2016 for loose hanging(unterminated) bx wires,switches,outlets and open junc

    Nov 22, 2017 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with an order of the commissioner.records indicate that there is no application made to correct and certify removal of violation contained in summons #'s 35202362k and 35227166y.remedy:comply

    Jul 25, 2017 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with an order of the commissioner.records indicate that there is no application made to correct and certify removal of violation contained in summons #'s 35227167x and 35202360r.rem:comply wit

    Jul 24, 2017 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons 53528305j & 35202361z issued on 8/5/16 & is file a c of c pursuant to 28-204.4,28.201.1 & 1rcny 102.01. summons 35202361z cities open junction

    May 1, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order continued in summons 35202300r issued on 8/5/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 204.4, 28-201.1, 1rcny 102-01. summons 35202360r cites open & hanging wires open junc

    May 1, 2017 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons 35202362k issued on 8/15/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-204.4, 28-201.1, 1rcny 102-01. summons 35202362k cities open & hanging wires, pan

    May 1, 2017 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons 352022361z issued on 08/05/16 and to file a certificate of correciton pursuantto 28-201.1, 28-204.4 and rcn 102-01.summons 35202361z cites rotted en

    Feb 24, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35197056z issued on 08/01/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. for: unlawfully continued work,while on notice of swo. at fron

    Dec 3, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioners order to file a c of c w/ the dob. noted: c for ecb# 35026522k disapproved, remains open. rem: file c of c.

    Oct 19, 2016 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a c of c w/dob. noted: ecb vio#35154438y remains open,no compliance recorded,certificate disapproved. remedy: file c of c.

    Oct 19, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc712.3, 27-345. noted: @ ground level of multiple dwelling exposed joists to upper floors. rem: provide/maintain fire stopping.

    Oct 19, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/ dob. noted: ecb 35074468p remains open. certificate disapproved. rem: filecertificate of correction.

    Oct 19, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: @ ground level excessive debris, garbage, construction demo material. rem: repair &/or replace.

    Oct 19, 2016 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order. noted: a swo issued 11/18/2014 ecb# 35153400y. @ time of insp worker was being performed @ apt#5. (2)construction workers performing plumbing work

    Oct 19, 2016 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc712.3.27345. noted: @ ground level all joists to 2nd flr are unprotected & exposed. tenants above in multiple dwelling. rem: provide/mai

    Oct 19, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35154438y issued on 12/09/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. work w/o permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c o

    Oct 16, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records. ceiling pierced spiral staircase & bulkhead installed leading to the roof. also a wood deck installed on the roof. full kitchen w/ sink, stove & refri

    Aug 17, 2016 · Penalty $1,200

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment apparatus appliancesdevices materials or wiring in use.open junction boxes hanging light fixtures,switches,outlets,circuit breaker panels,rotten broken con ed b

    Aug 5, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment apparatus appliancesdevices materials or wiring in use.throughout the basement there was loose,hanging unterminated bx wires,fixtures,switches,outlets,open junc

    Aug 5, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment apparatus appliancesdevices materials or wiring in use.hanging damage light fixtures,exposed hanging wires open junction(jb)boxed in apt #5.open junction boxes

    Aug 5, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov#35154438y issued on 12/17/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.work w/o permit.noted:erected full height partition

    Aug 2, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on notice of swo. @ front of premises electricians installing generator on street w/ wiring to bldg to provide temp power. rem: comply w/ order to stop all work immediately.

    Aug 1, 2016 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in nov#35154438y issued on 12/9/15 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.no record of compliance.no related jobs filed.rem c

    Jun 1, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: at apt #3 observed new partition erected including wooden door on the living room to created 1 bedroom at 51 st side. the partition size is approx 8ft width x 10ft high & its bloc

    Mar 2, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in nov#35074468p issued on 10/29/14 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply w/ comm's order &/or file a cert of cor

    Dec 18, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35026522k issued on 11/18/14 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Dec 18, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35153400y issued on 11/18/14 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Dec 18, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: erected full height partitions in rear & front room,to change entire layout & create 4 bedrooms. also erected1 extra full 3pc bathroom,w/new plumbing. all work done w/o approvals

    Dec 9, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner,failure to provide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1- 27-366 for transient use. previous violations 35137601k; 35169169135z.

    Nov 25, 2015 · Penalty $3,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of a systemof automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2 - 27-1018.1 for transient use. previous viol#35137602;; 35169134r. rmdy:discontinue ille

    Nov 25, 2015 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Permanent residence used/convereted for other than permanent resident ial purposes c/o #31554 indicates 4story building to be legally approved as a class "a" m.p. now apt #2f on wnd flr illegally used/converted

    Nov 25, 2015 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. previous violation #35137603x; 35169136k rmdy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Nov 25, 2015 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Permanent residence used/converted for other than permanent residence purposes c/o #31554 indicates 4 sty bldg to be legally approved as a class'a' m.d. now apt #4 on 4th fl illegally used/converted as a transi

    Nov 21, 2015 · Penalty $53,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. previous vio#35137603y. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Nov 21, 2015 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. lack of a system automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2 & 24-954 for transient use. previous vio#35137602m remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Nov 21, 2015 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. failure to provide # of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 & 27-366 for transient use. previous vio#35137601k remedy: discontinue illegal

    Nov 21, 2015 · Penalty $3,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 27, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 27, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 27, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 26, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 26, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 17, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 11, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 31, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 29, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 28, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 27, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 25, 2018 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 27, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 27, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 3

    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 (C7)
Year built
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
12
Building area
13,069 ft²
Lot area
5,021 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
1060 / 44
Assessed value
$1,377,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #132736, last renewed Jul 20, 2026.

Questions about 420 West 51 Street

Who owns 420 West 51 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 420 W 51 LLC.

Does 420 West 51 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 202 housing violations at this property.

Is 420 West 51 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 42% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 420 West 51 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 420 West 51 Street?

It has 12 residential units and 13 units in total.

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