235 East 51 Street
Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01325-0019Map
Owner of record: Sunrise, LLC
235 East 51 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1913 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 24 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Sunrise, LLC. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 12 of the 17 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 17
- DOB violations
- 29
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 20
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 17
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 25, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods front 2nd story balcony
Jun 22, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at south fire escape
Aug 2, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 27, 2004 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 27, 2004 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window sashes thru-out in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 27, 2004 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of caulk and / or install molding where needed to seal all holes , cracks and crevices allowing vermins to enter. in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 27, 2004 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign not filled out
May 27, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at front fireescape
May 27, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 3 sty northwest apt 3c kitchen. , section '' ''
Nov 9, 1990 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door bell front door 3 sty northwest apt 3c. , section '' ''
Nov 9, 1990 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective gasket refrigerator 3 sty northwest apt 3c kitchen. , section '' ''
Nov 9, 1990 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 29
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 18, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 7, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 15, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 5, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 22, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 10, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 5, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 11, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 30, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Apr 4, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p28344
Aug 8, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p28344
May 8, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 10, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 17, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 2, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 1
Work without a permit.work noted:at floor level,erected partition walls creating 6 rooms(4 massage rooms,1 shower,1 bathroom)installed waste& water plumbing lines for 2 piece bathroom(toilet & sink)& 1 shower.r
Mar 18, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Unlicensed physical treatment establishment a prohibited use per zr 12-10 operating in a r8b zoning district at cellar level doing business as vivi spa massage parlor.noted:an individual not licensed by nys as
Mar 18, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#813253. rmdy:submit required technical report.
May 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec: bc 907.2.8. failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. rem: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jul 26, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - 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 and 27-366 for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jul 26, 2017 · Penalty $3,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes c/o# 66933 indicates bldg to be legally approve as a class 'a' md, now apt#3a illegally used converted to transient use. rem: disco
Jul 26, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failuer to file an acceptable cycle 7 technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28-302 & the dept of bldgs rules & regulat
Apr 21, 2014 · Penalty $830
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide elevator landing sign that shall read:"in case of fire use stairs unless otherwise instructed" at the elevator & bank on fl 2 to 6 & ph.failure to provide 3inch min high numerical sign indica
Mar 31, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Adjoining chimney the premises aka 239 e 51 st st masonry chimney does not conform to required discharge her gift above parapet & 4 feet note the responsibility of repair & maintenance is the taller building
Feb 23, 1994 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Having increased height of structure (under alteration #904/66) and failed to increase height of chimney to extend at least 3'ft over highest structure (within 10'ft radius). located on adjoining property (roof
May 26, 1992
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 23, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 6, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 6, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 6, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 4D
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 4D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 26, 2004 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Floor
May 26, 2004 · Apt 2A
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
May 26, 2004 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 2, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 27, 2004 · Apt 6A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2004 · Apt 3-B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 18, 2004 · Apt 3-B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D7)
- Year built
- 1913
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 24
- Building area
- 15,258 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,347 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1325 / 19
- Assessed value
- $2,534,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #108124, last renewed Oct 17, 2024.
Questions about 235 East 51 Street
Who owns 235 East 51 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sunrise, LLC.
Does 235 East 51 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.
Is 235 East 51 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 24 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 235 East 51 Street built?
City records list 1913 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 235 East 51 Street?
It has 24 residential units and 26 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.