239 East 51 Street
Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01325-0020Map
Owner of record: Howard Warehouse INC.
239 East 51 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Howard Warehouse INC.. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026.
- HPD violations
- 19
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 242
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 19
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective west wall at vestibule with fire retardent material , 1st story
Jun 19, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall , 1st story
Jun 19, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 not betwen 48-62 inches above floor at public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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, 1st story
Sep 14, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Feb 27, 2018
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. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 30, 2017
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 agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Jun 29, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 15, 2016 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system . door locked at cellar
Mar 15, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 15, 2016 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 29, 2015 · Apt 2W
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked , 1st story
Nov 29, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 29, 2015 · Apt 2W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 29, 2015 · Apt 2W
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 17, 2015 · Apt 2W
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room locked at basement
Nov 17, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following at entrance to building, 200 watts required
Oct 29, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 7
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 12, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Feb 21, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 1
Inadequate tpp. note: during time of inspection, observed construction work being performed in apartment 2w on the 2nd floor with the tpp only stating work to be performed in hallways and facade.; 28-104.8.4,
Sep 20, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping. note: during time of inspection, observed numerous construction debris piles and garbage bags throughout basement., maintain adequate construction housekeeping; compl
Sep 20, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without permit. note: during time of inspection, observed construction work being performed in apartment 2w on the 2nd floor with no permit filed for this apartment in building., obtain permit; comply wit
Sep 20, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain fire stopping. note: during time of inspection, observed fire stopping removed on ceiling of bathroom in apartment 2w without it being replaced and no fireguard on-site with apartment 3w ab
Sep 20, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without plumbing permit. note: during time of inspection, observed plumbing work being performed in apartment 2w on the 2nd floor with no permit filed., obtain permit; comply with notice of violation.
Sep 20, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without electrical permit. note: during time of inspection, observed electrical work being performed in apartment 2w on the 2nd floor with no permit being filed., obtain permit; comply with notice of viol
Sep 20, 2019 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved plans. note: during time of inspection, observed construction work being performed with no approved plans on-site., provide approved /accepted construction documents; comply with no
Sep 20, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Not complying with tenant protection plan. note: during time of inspection, observed dust piles throughout hallways and stairwells with no cleaning supplies or anyone cleaning up the dust debris from the const
Sep 20, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occ contrary to dob recs. apt. 2w converted from residential apt.to adult physical culture est(no residential furniture)2nd offence.the use of candles @thisloc. has resulted in a fire w fdny response & subs.bld
Jan 15, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of fam. apt 2e has had an illegal partition erected creating an sro rm in addition to the legal apt. no permits have been filed
Aug 12, 2006
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Work w/o a permit.full partition wall erected creating extra bdrm @ front of single bdrm apt. no permits are on file for this work. remedy: only perform work with approved permits.
Aug 12, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Operation of an adult physical culture establishment in apt 1w this constitutes an illegal use in a residential district. remedy: cease illegal use forthwith.
Feb 21, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to dept records. apt 1 w/ converted from apt to adult physical culture establishment (no residential furniture) photos/notes/dwg. remedy: cease illegal use forthwith.
Feb 21, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior noted the masonry brick fire place chimney 2nd boielr chiney are brokene & defective leaing out of plumb masonry caps are broken roof at east front west front and rear remedy make
Feb 23, 1994 · Penalty $175
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 30, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Jan 30, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 1, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 17, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
May 19, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 12, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 1, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 30, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 10, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2017 · Apt 1W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 23, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt APT4W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2017 · Apt 2W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 4W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2016 · Apt 2W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2016 · Apt 4W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 25, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 25, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 25, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 6, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 6, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 5, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 5, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 22, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 22, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 15, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2016 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 6, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 6, 2016 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 4, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 4, 2016 · Apt 2W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2016 · Apt 3E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 7,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,510 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1325 / 20
- Assessed value
- $2,663,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #122442, last renewed Jul 14, 2026.
Questions about 239 East 51 Street
Who owns 239 East 51 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Howard Warehouse INC..
Does 239 East 51 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.
Is 239 East 51 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 239 East 51 Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 239 East 51 Street?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.