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51 Remsen Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00247-0004Map

Owner of record: Denova INC

51 Remsen Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1879 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 9 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Denova INC. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 26 of the 38 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
38
DOB violations
31
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
5
About 56% of the building's 9 apartments
Up from 4 in 2019

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 38

  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 14, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • I

    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 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing 2 electric outlet covers at north wall & 1 electric outlet cover at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Nov 12, 2003 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet cover at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Nov 12, 2003 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electric outlet cover at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Nov 12, 2003 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electric box cover at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 2a, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Nov 12, 2003 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Nov 12, 2003 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 14, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 14, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service. in the public hall located at public parts bldg., 1st story

    Aug 14, 2002 · Apt BLDG.

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. in the public hall located at public parts bldg., 1st story

    Aug 14, 2002 · Apt BLDG.

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system .. in the public hall located at public parts bldg., 1st story

    Aug 14, 2002 · Apt BLDG.

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive hot water basement sty rear apt 1b kitchen. , section '' ''

    Sep 27, 1993 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling private hall and rear room 1 sty rear apt 1b , section '' ''

    Feb 27, 1992 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout at bathtub bathroom 1 sty rear apt 1b , section '' ''

    Feb 27, 1992 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit doors kitchen wall cabinets 1 sty rear apt 1b , section '' ''

    Feb 27, 1992 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak walls and ceiling private hall and rear room 1 sty rear apt 1b , section '' ''

    Feb 27, 1992 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wooden door frame 1 sty north apt 1b entrance to rear yard. , section '' ''

    Mar 19, 1991 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door entrance 1 sty north apt 1b rear yard. , section '' ''

    Mar 19, 1991 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall & ceiling 1 sty north apt 1b private hall. , section '' ''

    Mar 19, 1991 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls 1 sty north apt 1b north room. , section '' ''

    Mar 19, 1991 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor 1 sty north apt 1b north room. , section '' ''

    Mar 19, 1991 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of leak ceiling 1 sty north apt 1b private hall. , section '' ''

    Mar 19, 1991 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1 sty north apt 1b kitchen and bathroom er1. , section '' ''

    Nov 27, 1990 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving rear yard.

    Aug 16, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door & frame basement sty north apt to rear yard.

    Aug 16, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose strainer rear yard.

    Aug 16, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective rain leader rear yard west.

    Aug 16, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 31

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 23, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 10, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 19, 2018

    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 - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 5, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work immediately and make the site safge

    Apr 6, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 27, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 10, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 21, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 29, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 17, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 7, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 20, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 31, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 28, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 24, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p2977

    Aug 20, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p2977

    Dec 17, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p2977

    Mar 11, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Apr 7, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Apr 25, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    64m07,56y13,56y10,60x10,42n09,42l11,52l11,78b14,39p16,05b01,08v01.56y-repair & seal glow parking. 42n- remove jumper from fuse on controller42l- replace burnt shunt on controller. 78b- shorten gpvernor rope.05b

    Aug 17, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    05j10,15i10,68m07,69m07.05j-cease use,can open bottom of closed car door 4" w/o stopping car.

    Feb 12, 2009 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    36i11,5j11,25i11. 36-i-11-car top separated from back wall. 5-j-11-cardoors off of car saddle. 25-i-11 track adn hanger damaged on car top.

    Mar 22, 2003 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    05f,73o,11q,14b,36l,46o,47ii,53l,60m,75u,35i,57o,50o,11l,30o, 60-m-07, provide counter weight buffer spring 35-i-11, repair talling and damaged masonry on motor room, repair stairs to same 11-l-11 repair top of

    Jan 27, 1998 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    01x, 02x, 08v, 09h, 21x.

    Jun 16, 1995 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 28, 2012 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 5, 2004 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 4, 2003 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 4, 2003 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 4, 2003 · Apt 2A

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
1879
Floors
4
Residential units
9
Building area
6,297 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
302
Council district
33
Block / lot
247 / 4
Assessed value
$1,409,850
Landmark / historic district
Brooklyn Heights Historic District

HPD registration #337350, last renewed Jun 4, 2025.

Questions about 51 Remsen Street

Who owns 51 Remsen Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Denova INC.

Does 51 Remsen Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.

Is 51 Remsen Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 56% of its 9 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 51 Remsen Street built?

City records list 1879 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 51 Remsen 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.