344 East 51 Street
Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01343-0134Map
Owner of record: Apex East Management LLC
344 East 51 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 9 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Apex East Management LLC. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on February 15, 2022. 2 of the 9 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 25
- ECB violations
- 23
- HPD complaints
- 3
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 · 9
- 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.
Feb 15, 2022
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.
Feb 15, 2022
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.
Apr 1, 2021
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.
Apr 1, 2021
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, 2019
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.
Nov 6, 2017
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 miminum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story
Sep 19, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - 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 100 watts minimum
Oct 12, 1999
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 25
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 30, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 30, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 30, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Dec 17, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 4, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 4, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 6, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 21, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 17, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 14, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 14, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 14, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 14, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 14, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 14, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 29, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 18, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - 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
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
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
ECB violations · 23
- Class - 2
Failure to submit certificate of correction for violation #35592399k issued on 01/04/2022 for failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: lack of required number of means of egress for every floor, f
Feb 10, 2026 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit certificate of correction for violation #35592397r issued on 01/04/2022 for miscellaneous violations (failure to provide fire alarm system), file a certificate of correction
Feb 10, 2026 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. at time of inspection no access no certificate of correction on file with the department of
Nov 7, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. at time of inspection no access no certificate of correction on file, for violation number 3
Nov 7, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide system of automatic sprinklers where required as per bc903.2 and 27-954 for transient use at apts #1a #2b #3a.previous vio #35592398z.remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy
Mar 17, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide required number of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1(2008);bc1021.1(2014) and 27-366 for transient use at apts #1a #2b #3a.previous vio #35592399k.remedy:discontinue illegal use
Mar 17, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residential purposes.c of o #102051930 indicates premises to be approved as class "a" multiple dwelling now apts #1a #2b #3a used/converted to transien
Mar 17, 2022 · Penalty $23,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc907.2.8 failure to provide required class "j" fire alarm system for transient use at apts #1a #2b #3a. previous vio #35592397r.remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy
Mar 17, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of a systemof automatic sprinklers where is required as per bc903.2 and 27-954 for transient use in apt2a.remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jan 4, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent dwelling residential purposes.cofo#102081930 indicates premises to be legally approved as class a m/p now apt2a used/converted to transient use having
Jan 4, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Class - 1
907.2.8 failure to provide a fire alarm system for transient use in apt 2a.remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jan 4, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of requirednumber of means of egress for every floor per bc1018.1(2008 code)27-366;bc1021(2014 code)for transient use in apt 2a.remedy:discontinue ille
Jan 4, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residential purposes- department of building c of o# 102051930 indicates building to be legally approved as class "a" multiple dwelling. now apt-1b "du
Jun 6, 2019 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. lack of system of automatic sprinker where's required for transient use as per bc 903.2 & 27-954 per apt-1b (duplex). remedy: discontinue illegal use.
Jun 6, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use at apt-1b (duplex) remedy: discontinue illegal use.
Jun 6, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o#102051930 illegal occupancy noted apts# 1a,3a,3b occupied as a transient hotel.remedy:dicontinue illegal occupancy.
Sep 15, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in residential district.noted bldg isoccupied as a transient hotel in r8b general residence district.remedy:discontinue illegal use.
Sep 15, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.failure to provide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc1018.1 & 27-366.noted:bldg occupied as a transient hotel w/o providing required mean
Sep 15, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc903.2.7)failure to provide an automatic sprinkler system.noted:bldg occupied as a transient hotel w/o providing automatic sprinkler system.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Sep 15, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc907.2.8)failure to provide fire alarm system.noted:bldg occupied as a transient hotel w/o providing fire alarm system.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Sep 15, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ direction of swing.noted:exit doors located in 1 flr lobby swings against direction of egress travel.rem:comply w/ direction of swing.
Sep 15, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o#102051950.illegal occupancy noted:@ bsmnt level convert part of duplex apt into office & doctor office into hotel rooms create laundry room.rem:discontinue illegal occu
Sep 15, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit:work noted at apt 2b 2nd fl rear apt full height partition of glass block & dry wall & door seperating l.room from newly made bedroom c/o 102051930 states no change to 2nd or 3rd fl 2b alt
Apr 13, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 16, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 16, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2004 · Apt 1B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 9
- Building area
- 5,812 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,008 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1343 / 134
- Assessed value
- $2,040,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #110972, last renewed Aug 22, 2025.
Questions about 344 East 51 Street
Who owns 344 East 51 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Apex East Management LLC.
Does 344 East 51 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 344 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 344 East 51 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 344 East 51 Street?
It has 9 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.