420 East 51 Street
Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01362-0041Map
Owner of record: Kal Brothers LLC
420 East 51 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1962 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 110 residential units across 13 floors. The owner of record is Kal Brothers LLC. HPD has recorded 3 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 1 of the 3 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 3
- DOB violations
- 48
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 2
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 3
- 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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at street door to 1 sty public hall vestibule.
Jun 25, 1991
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 48
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 22, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Observed inside occupied parking garage section of concrete at sub-cellar section exposing rebar that show signs of oxidation
Jul 19, 2023
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 4, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 16, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 16, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 16, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
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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 10, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 9, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 9, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 4, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 4, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 4, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 23, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 23, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 23, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 14, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 21, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 21, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 21, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 27, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 25, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 11, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 11, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 11, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - 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
Feb 7, 2000
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
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
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
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 9, 1993
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 9, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
35 provide glass
Oct 9, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
15 key hole lobby level repair
Oct 9, 1990
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order in dob violation vio23-02092, dated 7/19/2023. respondent was required to submit an engineer's report concerning structurally deficient conditions. as of 10/11/20
Oct 11, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed inside occupied parking garage section of concrete at sub-cellar section exposing rebar that show signs of oxidation, repair and/replace; repair and /or replace
Jul 19, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000004509 hasbeen inspected,tested,and disinfected,and that a maintenance plan has been developed and implemented,by november 1,2016.rem:file annual cert
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted:the concrete floor on the ramp leading down to the parking garage is cracked and missing causing a tripping hazard.remedy:repair and/or replace concr
Dec 3, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner,lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where requires per bc903.2;on inspec day:9-16-11 in the bsmnt of the bldg 5 commercial coin operated gas dryers are ins
Sep 16, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46h12-09d06. 46-replace worn hoist cables 09-secure gibs on floors 8 * 9.
Oct 30, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
60l12-23d06-26q07-05j01. 26-cover logic obx on car top clean car top 05-adjust doors pumb to strike jam.
Oct 30, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35q07. #35-q-07. provide in solation for wire leading to pieplates floor stops.
Jun 25, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
74o02, 57o02, 25m07, 74b01, 08j01, #25-m-07.replace cover forwiring. #74-b-01.adjust bottom car rollers. #08-j-01.adjust fls where needed
Jun 20, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
39xx,30o2,46u16,47u16. -39 found regrooved traction sheave and new hoist cables, file application and obtain permit from the city of new york, dept. of building, elevator division, -30 clean hoistway, door
Jul 30, 1999 · Penalty $850
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
30o2,46o2,47o2,40o2,53b12,44f11,46u16,47u16. -30 clean car top, and hoistway, -46,47 clean hoist cable and governor cable so proper in- spection should be done by inspector also lubricate hoist cable, -40
Jul 30, 1999 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
30o2,46o2,47o2,40o2,46u16,47u16. -30 clean hoistway and car top, -46 clean and lube hoist cables, -47 clean governor cable, -40 clean gov. & its assembly, -46,47 provide data tag for hoist cables, gov. cables.
Jul 30, 1999 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35o,37q,37b,46h,39h,22d,07l,57o, 35o-remove garage bags & all used oil cans 37q-replace controller & selector cover 37b-properly mount all piggy backed condenseds on rear of controller, replace missing and def
Dec 30, 1997 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46l 03o 57o 73u 46l shorten cables to gain c/w buffer clearance 03o clean car top
Mar 15, 1994 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt C2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 3B
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | $620,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jul 9, 2026 | $490,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| May 27, 2026 | $544,764 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $525,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Oct 6, 2025 | $335,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Sep 24, 2025 | $685,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1962
- Floors
- 13
- Residential units
- 110
- Building area
- 155,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 18,075 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1362 / 41
- Assessed value
- $17,327,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #138492, last renewed Jan 13, 2026.
Questions about 420 East 51 Street
Who owns 420 East 51 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kal Brothers LLC.
Does 420 East 51 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 3 housing violations at this property.
Is 420 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 420 East 51 Street built?
City records list 1962 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 420 East 51 Street?
It has 110 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.