221 West 251 Street
Bronx, NY 10471BBL 2-05825-1501Map
Owner of record: Quni Realty Corp
221 West 251 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Bronx, 10471. It has 13 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Quni Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on November 18, 2025. 32 of the 48 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 48
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 152
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 48
- 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 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at door in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at faucets in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Mar 26, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Mar 26, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - 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 4, 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.
Feb 18, 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 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 5, 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 28, 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 12, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock set to 1st window at east ( egress window ) in the 3rd room from north at east located at bsmt-apt bb, bsmt-apt at south
Jun 3, 2015 · Apt BB
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt bb, bsmt-apt at south
Jun 3, 2015 · Apt BB
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance door to bsmt-apt located at bsmt-apt bb, bsmt-apt at south
Jun 3, 2015 · Apt BB
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bb, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
May 14, 2015 · Apt BB
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the 1st room from east at south located at bsmt-apt bb, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
May 14, 2015 · Apt BB
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at south wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at bsmt-apt bb, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
May 14, 2015 · Apt BB
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
May 4, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
May 4, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock installed at door leading to egress window in the 1st room from east at south located at bsmt-apt bb, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Nov 6, 2014 · Apt BB
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2014 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2014 · Apt 4C
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2014 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2014 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2014 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, south wall in the foyer located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2014 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2014 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2014 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2014 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2014 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2014 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color - ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 18, 2006 · Apt 4C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color - ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 18, 2006 · Apt 4C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color - ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 18, 2006 · Apt 4C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Aug 23, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceili ng in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 19, 2005 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls. in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 19, 2005 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... and mildew at ceiling and north wall. in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 19, 2005 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 19, 2005 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 19, 2005 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in washbasin. in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 19, 2005 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the private hallway located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south
Dec 23, 2003 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 11, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building code compliant. noted: there defects in the masonry brick facade at the parapet level along post road frontage with step cracking and some missing mortar joints., repair and/or repl
Jul 3, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
I observed an unsaved/unsuitable installation of a flood light/camera powered by an extension cord passing through the window in the east side of the exterior of the building next to the fire escape in second f
Feb 1, 2024 · Penalty $830
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order to file c of c w/dob's for violation #34832903y,34524615p,34540476y,34524631p,34540477x. remedy: file c of c w/dob's.
Nov 5, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner exit passage way required w/ decreased by obstruction stair way to roof there is paint buckets.ladders & other bldg material being stored on stair landings.rem:
Oct 14, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. noted: fence erected at east side of bldg. creating parking for 4 cars and one motorcycle contrary to parking regulations. rem: discontinue illegal us
Apr 22, 2010 · Penalty $150
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection-job #20099300s basement renovation. remedy:stop all work-provide plans-call for a re-inspection w/ approved plans.
Oct 31, 2006 · Penalty $130
Resolve - Non-hazardous
No permit posted expired permit#20099300(s)exp3/7/06 basement renovation. remedy:post current permit.
Oct 31, 2006 · Penalty $130
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans non-conforming work noted: indicate brickwall, door wall & roof at immediate entrance to apt- plans show no designation to area. partition types 2 & 3 are typically not
May 24, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at time of insp application# 200993005.remedy:stop all work-provide plans-call 718-579-6906.before going back to work.request an insp. make safe
May 16, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permits: at time of inspection observed a gut renovation: removed walls & reframed w/ metal studs. location basement apt. stop all work. remedy: obtain all necessary permits. contact this office before
Aug 15, 2005 · Penalty $500
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Work without permit(s).at basement level demolition of interior including bathroom & kitchen.exposed plumbing gas line & electrical work.remedy:stop all work and obtain permit(s) if feasible.
Jul 17, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt C4
Open - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt C4
Open - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt C4
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close
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- Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 12, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 12, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2024 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - General
Janitor/super
Nov 26, 2024 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 25, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jun 2, 2015 · Apt BB
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 2, 2015 · Apt BB
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 2, 2015 · Apt BB
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 2, 2015 · Apt BB
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 2, 2015 · Apt BB
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 2, 2015 · Apt BB
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 2, 2015 · Apt BB
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 2, 2015 · Apt BB
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 2, 2015 · Apt BB
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 2, 2015 · Apt BB
Close - General
Janitor/super
Jun 2, 2015 · Apt BB
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 1, 2015 · Apt BB
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jun 1, 2015 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 1, 2015 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 1, 2015 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jun 1, 2015 · Apt BSMNT
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 1, 2015 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jun 1, 2015 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 1, 2015 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 1, 2015 · Apt BB
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 1, 2015 · Apt BB
Close - General
Janitor/super
Jun 1, 2015 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 1, 2015 · Apt BB
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 1, 2015 · Apt BB
Close - Door/window
Door
May 7, 2015 · Apt BSMT
Close - Door/window
Door
May 7, 2015 · Apt BSMT
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 7, 2015 · Apt BSMT
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 7, 2015 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 7, 2015 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 3, 2015 · Apt BB
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1926
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 13
- Building area
- 15,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,918 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 208
- Council district
- 11
- Block / lot
- 5825 / 1501
- Assessed value
- $297,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #203273, last renewed Dec 3, 2025.
Questions about 221 West 251 Street
Who owns 221 West 251 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Quni Realty Corp.
Does 221 West 251 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.
Is 221 West 251 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 13 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 221 West 251 Street built?
City records list 1926 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 221 West 251 Street?
It has 13 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.