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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 90
- 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
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.
Nov 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
Refit door leading to basement at rear of the building at public hall
Aug 26, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook and eye installed at building entrance door
Mar 23, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - 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 inproper sign posted
Aug 17, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing permanent kick stand installed at building entrance door
Aug 17, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Aug 17, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 15, 2022
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 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.