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51 Schermerhorn Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00269-0021Map

Owner of record: Arraos Real Estates INC

51 Schermerhorn Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1890 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 14 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Arraos Real Estates INC. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 17 of the 40 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
40
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
15
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 7, 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 · 40

  • 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 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 12, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    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 25, 2024

    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 25, 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.

    Apr 16, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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 17, 2023

    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 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 29, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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 4, 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.

    Nov 4, 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 8, 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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2, 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 2, 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 16, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 13, 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.

    Nov 4, 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 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 25, 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.

    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.

    Dec 6, 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 29, 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 23, 2016

    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 15, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Nov 6, 1996

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1 sty right apt 1r kitchen & bathroom. located at apt 1r

    Jul 31, 1991 · Apt 1R

    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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Jul 31, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the stairs all sty public hall.

    Jul 31, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tar paper flashing parapet wall roof thru out.

    Jul 31, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door bulkhead to roof.

    Jul 31, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-17.09, 18.01 adm code discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system south room front 4 sty east apt 4r gas. , section '' ''

    Jul 31, 1991 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Jul 31, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures 4 sty east apt.

    Jul 31, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bathroom washbasin 4 sty east apt 4r er1. located at apt 4r

    Jul 31, 1991 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures bathroom and kitchen 4 sty east apt 4 er1 , section '' ''

    Jun 29, 1991 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    D26-35.01 adm code above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 08 20 79.

    Mar 25, 1987

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 8

  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test

    Jun 10, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Sep 2, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Hazardous

    Sep 1, 1998

    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 - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 15

  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and or amendments for alt2 job#3022043474 of which permit exp 2/21/10 and applicant of record is requesting a loc non-conforming work noted against plan

    Sep 14, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or bldg dept records temporary c/o 310058503 which expires 9/26/10 indicates a total of 8 dwelling units two units at each floors 1 2 3 & 4 found that

    Sep 14, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments for alt 2 job #302004382 of which permit is active & applicant of record is requesting a letter of completion via p.w.7 dated

    Oct 2, 2009

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide contractor's sign: missing 1) business address of sidewalk shed, contractor 2) expiration date of sidewalk shed permit. remedy: provide sidewalk shed sign as per code.

    Mar 28, 2008

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o permit. work noted. bldg. being demolished (interior) first floor all new metal floor joists 2 lobners working at time of insp. interior partitions also removed. stop all work. remedy: obtain permits

    Mar 23, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at time of insp. remedy: stop all work -provide plans.

    Mar 23, 2005 · Penalty $130

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall defects schermerhorn streetside of building above 4 store building is cut of plumb and brick are pulling away from wall remedy:maintain exterior building wall make si

    Sep 22, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building.hazardous defects are.at 3rd and 4th stories at various locations partion wall and ceiling are rotten,defectiveloose,building and missing fire stopping.also hallways stairs and floo

    Sep 13, 2002 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide required means of egress for every floor.hazardous is.at south side of building egress is obstructed by 8' high chain link fence. remedy:provide required means of egress.

    Sep 13, 2002 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit.note:on 1st floor and cellar 2 large passage ways approx.4 widex6'high illegal constructed in party wall connecting both 95 and 97 court street stores together.remedy:obtain a permit or

    Sep 13, 2002

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exerior building wall. defect is: 1-frontt and southside wood cornice is rotted, has sections of wood missing and hanging. 2-bricks around cornice and behind missing sections of cornic

    Sep 1, 1998 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. alt 1541/87 remedy: obtain valid cofo.

    Oct 2, 1995 · Penalty $875

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain . sagged flooring 3rd fl center front remedy: make all necessaryrepairs and provide a notarized affidavit from registered architect or engineer stating the safety of the struct

    Aug 10, 1994 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. pull awau treads and risers at various step at stairs first to second fl south rear 2)broken amd missing plaster at various walls 3rd fl throught remedy make all repairs

    Aug 10, 1994 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Alt building##1541/87 occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. note: temporary c of #242859 expire may 16 1994. remedy: obtain a valid c.o or discontinue the illegal occupancy.

    Jul 21, 1994 · Penalty $175

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 6, 2011 · Apt 4R

    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 (C7)
Year built
1890
Floors
4
Residential units
14
Building area
10,800 ft²
Lot area
2,992 ft²
Zoning
C6-2A
Community board
302
Council district
33
Block / lot
269 / 21
Assessed value
$1,048,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #304331, last renewed Sep 8, 2025.

Questions about 51 Schermerhorn Street

Who owns 51 Schermerhorn Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Arraos Real Estates INC.

Does 51 Schermerhorn Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.

Is 51 Schermerhorn 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 51 Schermerhorn Street built?

City records list 1890 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 51 Schermerhorn Street?

It has 14 residential units and 15 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.