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246 East 51 Street

Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01324-0030Map

Owner of record: 51st East Street Owners Corp

246 East 51 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 21 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 51st East Street Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 90 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
90
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
109

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 4, 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
3
About 14% of the building's 21 apartments
Up from 1 in 2018

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 90

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder welded shoe of drop ladder at fire escape at building front at fire escape

    Jul 31, 2024

    Open — 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 4th room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 19, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and frame at fire door leading to basement at rear of the building at public hall

    Aug 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Refit door leading to basement at rear of the building at public hall

    Aug 26, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at room door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 11

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook and eye installed at building entrance door

    Mar 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 11

    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 missing

    Aug 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall

    Aug 17, 2022

    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

    Aug 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 frame

    Aug 17, 2022

    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 inproper sign posted

    Aug 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Aug 17, 2022

    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.

    Aug 17, 2022

    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.

    Aug 17, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 15, 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 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 31, 2020 · Apt 6

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

    Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at radiator in the 4th room from north located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 31, 2020 · Apt 6

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

    Properly repair the broken or defective the counter balances at window at east wall in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 31, 2020 · Apt 6

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

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

    Oct 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 5th story balcony, front stack

    Aug 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 14, 2019 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 14, 2019 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 14, 2019 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective lower window glass pane in the kitchen located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 22, 2019 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 22, 2019 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Dec 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories, all balconies and all componets at building front at fire escape

    Dec 10, 2018

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

    Dec 10, 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

    Dec 10, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 8, 2017 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 8, 2017 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread at 5th sty fire escape at building front north stack 6th up from bottom at fire escape

    Jan 26, 2017

    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 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective east sewer vent riser from apt 24 bathroom to east center roof

    Feb 28, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items (air conditioner,flower pots...)at 3rd & 5th story balcony, front north at fire escape

    Feb 28, 2013

    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 lobby, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2007

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection drain pipe at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 16, 2005 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 16, 2005 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door at closet in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 16, 2005 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 9

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Feb 13, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 27, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 18, 1994

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 3

    Observed at exp.1, several signs illegally installed (1-sign/awning "convenience store 246 51 st", 1-sign "convenience store print service passport photo", 1-sign "sushi you", 1-sign "psychic readings") onto th

    Jan 19, 2024 · Penalty $125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Shed extend note:at the time of my inspection,i observed sidewalk shederected at exposure one.i also observed that the sidewalk shed was notextended beyond the property line as required.the decking of the sidew

    Feb 26, 2020 · Penalty $655

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit: work noted at roof top rear of bldg having installed a motorized extraction fan for restaurant below note: (not installedon dunnage) remedy: obtain all permits & approvals or restore to prior

    Mar 1, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg exterior: defects noted: at roof top at rear of bldg. kitchen extraction motor impeller section missing grill and is open to moving motorized impeller (hazardous condition exists) remed

    Mar 1, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a/34a/50/50a. (50) holes in boiler room walls and ceiling. (50a) storage in boiler room.

    Nov 7, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy under alteration #497/88 for 1st floor & cellar.remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained.

    May 5, 1992 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid c of o under alteration 497/88 for 1st floor and cellar. remedy: discontiue the illegal occuancy until a new c of has been forthwith.

    Apr 3, 1990 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 12, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 12, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 12, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 12, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 12, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 12, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 12, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 12, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 12, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 12, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 25, 2023 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 6, 2023 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 12, 2023 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 12, 2023 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 12, 2023 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 12, 2023 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 25, 2023 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 24, 2023 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 10, 2023 · Apt UNIT7

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 1, 2022 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 24, 2022 · Apt APT20

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 12, 2022 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 12, 2022 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 30, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 30, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 30, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 30, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 30, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 7, 2019 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 7, 2019 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 7, 2019 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 4

    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 (C6)
Year built
1926
Floors
6
Residential units
21
Building area
15,210 ft²
Lot area
4,017 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
1324 / 30
Assessed value
$2,519,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #119319, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.

Questions about 246 East 51 Street

Who owns 246 East 51 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 51st East Street Owners Corp.

Does 246 East 51 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 90 housing violations at this property.

Is 246 East 51 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 14% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 246 East 51 Street built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 246 East 51 Street?

It has 21 residential units and 25 units in total.

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