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238 East 51 Street

Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01324-0034Map

Owner of record: Panta Realty INC

238 East 51 Street is a hotel built in 1931 in Manhattan, 10022. The owner of record is Panta Realty INC. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 12 of the 41 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
41
DOB violations
66
ECB violations
26
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Concern
1 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
4

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 · 41

  • 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 2, 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
  • 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.

    Apr 1, 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
  • 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 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

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

    Oct 5, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

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

    Oct 25, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls 4th to 5th & 5th to 6th sty pub fire stair at east.

    Apr 27, 1994

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall of single room apt 4 sty rear south apt 428 2 from west. , section '' ''

    Apr 27, 1994 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition walls removed window openings sealed rooms 817 819 and 821 creating 1 room 8th sty center east.

    Apr 27, 1994

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

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition walls removed window openings sealed rooms 717 719 and 721 creating 1 room 7th sty center east

    Apr 27, 1994

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

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition walls removed window openings sealed rooms 617 619 and 621 creating 1 room 6th sty center east.

    Apr 27, 1994

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

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition walls removed window openings sealed rooms 517 519 and 521 creating 1 room 5th sty center east.

    Apr 27, 1994

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

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition walls removed window openings sealed rooms 417 419 and 421 creating 1 room 4th sty center east.

    Apr 27, 1994

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

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition walls removed window openings sealed rooms 317319 and 321 creating 1 room 3rd sty center east.

    Apr 27, 1994

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

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings 6th sty 2nd room from northwest 609.

    Apr 27, 1994

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings 4th sty southwest room 401.

    Apr 27, 1994

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition walls removed window openings sealed rooms 1417 1417 and 1421 creating 1 room 13 sty center east.

    Apr 27, 1994

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

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition walls removed window openings sealed rooms 1217 1219 and 1221 creating 1 room 12th sty center east.

    Apr 27, 1994

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

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition walls removed window openings sealed rooms 1117 1119 and 1121 creating 1 room 11th sty center east.

    Apr 27, 1994

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

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition walls removed window openings sealed rooms 1017 1019 and 1021 creating 1 room 10th center east.

    Apr 27, 1994

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

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling throughout 9 sty room 926.

    Apr 27, 1994

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition walls removed window openings sealed rooms 917 919 and 921 creating 1 room 9th sty center east.

    Apr 27, 1994

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

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock entrance door to building.

    Apr 27, 1994

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall center room 4 sty apt 28 2 from west at rear. , section '' ''

    Apr 27, 1994 · Apt 28

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall over washbasin 4 sty b room 428.

    Apr 27, 1994

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2 sty room 204 kitchen & bathroom.

    Mar 19, 1990

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

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings 4th sty 2nd from east room 402 north section.

    Dec 14, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings 3rd sty 1st from west room 333 south section.

    Dec 14, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings 3rd sty 2nd from east room 327 south section.

    Dec 14, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings 3rd sty 3rd from west room 307 north section.

    Dec 14, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings 4th sty 2nd from east room 402 north section.

    Dec 14, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings 9th sty 4th from southeast room 922 south section.

    Dec 14, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings 11th sty 1st from west room 1107 south section.

    Dec 14, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings 12th sty 5th from east room 1224 south section.

    Dec 14, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 12th sty southeast room 1216 south section.

    Dec 14, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings 13th sty northwest room 1409 north section.

    Dec 14, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings 13th sty 2nd from west room 1408 front north section.

    Dec 14, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls 10th sty 2nd from east room 1027 south section.

    Dec 14, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 66

  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 4, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 4, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 4, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017

    May 31, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an energy efficiency report in 2014 per ad. code sec. 28-308.4

    Dec 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 18, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 18, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 18, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 18, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 19, 2013

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 19, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 19, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 19, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 12, 2012

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 3, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jan 1, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 14, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 14, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 14, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 14, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 16, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 16, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 16, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 16, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 25, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 25, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 23, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 23, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 23, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 23, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Emergency power none

    Ll2604e-emergency power none

    Mar 31, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 10, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 10, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 10, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 10, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 13, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 13, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 13, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 16, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 16, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 16, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 16, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll10/80-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional

    Oct 15, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade required

    L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required

    Aug 8, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1s3379

    Jan 31, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 26

  • Class - 2

    Removal of public protection from unsafe facade w/o dept approval. note: observed sidewalk shed protection removed from site. the owner did not obtain dept approval to remove sidewalk shed. remedy: comply with

    Nov 5, 2021 · Penalty $1,280

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Removal of sidewalk shed or other type of safety measure without depts approval. noted at time of inspection building facades were still designated as unsafe. the partial shed removal request 08/18/17 had not h

    Sep 11, 2017 · Penalty $830

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Operation of a place of assembly w/o a current certificate of operation noted the following conditions:approved p.a. plans #120062449 were on site & the layout for the 130 persons as indicated conformed (note t

    Apr 1, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Fail to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.noted the following conditions:upper roof & lower roof parapet walls not 42" after finished rood:stairway b does not have emergency lighting @ roof landing:stairwa

    Apr 1, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file c/c for vio #s 34801872z, 34801871r and 34784347z. remedy: file c/c.

    Feb 13, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway in that at cellar ktcn area exit passageway is being obstructed by soda canisters mop buckets freezer and shelving rem: remove obstructions immediately

    Sep 5, 2009 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failed to provide unobstructed exit passageway. cellar kitchen. 1- rear kitchen exit is blocked by food service supplies. 2- door has keyinglocks only. 3- unlit exit sign over door. no emergency lighting.

    Sep 3, 2009 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit - work noted cellar - erected partitions for: 1- installed kitchen - commercial kitchen. 2- women's locker room has 2 sections. 3- men's locker - at rear - installed wall. 4- installed water

    Sep 3, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    05b10.39m07.71m07.70z09.32h11.60q03.61w063.05b10 car door operation isinsufficient repair 39m07 provide car to lighting 71m07 provide pit lighting 70z09 remove excessive water from pit 32h11 replace worn car

    Sep 30, 2008

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    05b10.39m07.71m07.70z09.32h11.60q03.61w06.05b10 car door operation insufficient repair 39m07 provide car top light 71m07 provide pit lightinng 70z09 remove excessive water from pit 32h11 replace worn car guide

    Sep 30, 2008

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    39o02.70o02.71m07.39o02 clean top 70o02 clean pit 71m07 provide pit lighting

    Sep 30, 2008

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    01x10.73o02.74o02.32h10.11x10.cui 01x10 in car stop switch inoperative11x10 incar phone

    Jul 24, 2008 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    11x10.52b14.32h10.10h11. 11x10 in car phone inoperative 52b14 shorten 32h10 guide shoes worn 10h11 car door gibs worn

    Jul 24, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit noted multiple partition and walls have been erected in the cellar creating new rooms position of mens bathroom entrance door has been changed (in the cellar) from one wall to another wall

    Feb 12, 2008 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll11/98 report. remedy: file an

    Dec 10, 2002 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    40 h 11 -repair noisey govenor ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Jun 12, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Premises does not comply w/ ll 58/87 or section 27-292.12 of admin code facilities for people having physical disabilities-public toilet rm. remedy: comply w/ ll 58/87 & section 27-292.12 of admin code & pr

    Dec 6, 1999 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Premises does not comply w/ ll 58/87 or section 292.5(a) of the administrative code w/ regard to accessibility of premises in that themain entrance has a step approx 6" high precluding wheelchair access.

    Dec 6, 1999 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Premises does not comply w/ ll 58/87 or section 27-292.12 of administrative code. facilities for people having physical disabilities-publictoilet rm. remedy: comply w/ ll 58/87 & section 27-292.12 of admin co

    Dec 21, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Premises does not comply w/ ll 58/87 or section 292.5(a) of the administrative code w/ regard to accessibility of premises in that the main entrance has a sstep approx 6" high precluding wheelchair access.

    Dec 21, 1998

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building: defect are: stairway from 1st floor rear restaurant to cellar defective and unkeyed at center of staireay. also treads at each riser has rotted and 5 are displaced. stair sags vert

    Apr 7, 1997 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73#. perform 5yr. test, properly tag device and file elv. 3 form.

    Dec 11, 1992

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73#. perform 5yr. test, properly tag device and file elv. 3 form.

    Dec 11, 1992 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73#.perform 5yr. test, properly tag device and file elv. 3 form.q

    Dec 11, 1992

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Use of prohibited hardware at 2nd means of egress key lock remedy remove illegal key lock forthwith

    Apr 29, 1991 · Penalty $115

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to have approved pa plans available for inspection. remedy: provide approved pa plans.

    Apr 12, 1990

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 13, 2016 · Apt 626

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 11, 2016 · Apt 221

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 1, 2004 · Apt 325

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 24, 2003 · Apt 325

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Hotel (H3)
Year built
1931
Floors
13
Residential units
—
Building area
68,500 ft²
Lot area
8,133 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
1324 / 34
Assessed value
$21,980,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #109398, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.

Questions about 238 East 51 Street

Who owns 238 East 51 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Panta Realty INC.

Does 238 East 51 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.

Is 238 East 51 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024. To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 238 East 51 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

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