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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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
3
About 13% of the building's 24 apartments
Down from 4 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 · 17

  • 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 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2025

    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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    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
  • 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

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 3 sty northwest apt 3c kitchen. , section '' ''

    Nov 9, 1990 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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

    1p28344

    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

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

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.