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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

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 19

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall , 1st story

    Jun 19, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 14, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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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  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system . door locked at cellar

    Mar 15, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked , 1st story

    Nov 29, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room locked at basement

    Nov 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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

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

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.