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551 Henry Street

Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00344-0001Map

Owner of record: Agard, Gerard

551 Henry Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Agard, Gerard. HPD has recorded 55 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
55
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
20

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 55

  • 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 4, 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    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 10, 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 22, 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 23, 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 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing frame at wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 27, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall i st srory at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 27, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Apr 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 2, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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  • B

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

    Feb 28, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 28, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 28, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Feb 28, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Feb 28, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 28, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Feb 28, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 28, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 28, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 30, 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 18, 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 24, 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 9, 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.

    Feb 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device entrance door 3 sty apt 2 located at apt 2

    May 22, 1992 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

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

    May 22, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective 4 inch cast iron soil pipe east cellar er1.

    May 22, 1992

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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

    May 22, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance 3 sty apt 2 located at apt 2

    May 22, 1992 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door entrance 3 sty apt 2 located at apt 2

    May 22, 1992 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 50 watts night inspection.

    May 22, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing 1 sty public hall

    May 22, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing

    May 22, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 and on boiler room door

    May 22, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle vestibule to 1 sty public hall

    May 22, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    May 22, 1992

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling rear room 2 sty apt.

    May 22, 1992

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stys all parts rear fire escape.

    May 22, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing bulb at fixture front of bldg.

    May 22, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement mortar at chimney flue boiler room cellar.

    May 22, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire at cellar center.

    May 22, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit boiler room door at cellar rear.

    May 22, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes front rear & south side all stys.

    May 22, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brownstone spalling 3 & 4 sty front.

    May 22, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing ceramic tile wall at vestibule 1 sty.

    May 22, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out east section.

    May 22, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal clg thru out cellar east section.

    May 22, 1992

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 15

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 23, 2016

    Vpw-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 16, 1990

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Plumbing none

    P-plumbing none

    Jan 11, 1989

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Atoi observed the removal fire proofing of ground floor lobby ceiling. approx. 5ft x 8ft area has been removed. causing a health and safety hazzard to tenant/occupant in case of an fire emergency. *replace all

    Apr 12, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Atoi observed excessive dust on and around stairwell's and handrail's on floor's 1 thru 4. also observed large amount of construction debris being stored on near public sidewalk at exp.4, in approx 30-40 large

    Apr 12, 2024

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    19b must install manual reset prestrol on peerless cast iron steam gas boiler model g861-sw1-g147819-988 that hears building

    Aug 30, 1999 · Penalty $180

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 11, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 11, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Feb 11, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 26, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 27, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 27, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 26, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 26, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 28, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Oct 28, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 17, 2005 · Apt ANON

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
Year built
1900
Floors
4
Residential units
3
Building area
2,840 ft²
Lot area
1,240 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
344 / 1
Assessed value
$928,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #333333, last renewed Jul 22, 2025.

Questions about 551 Henry Street

Who owns 551 Henry Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Agard, Gerard.

Does 551 Henry Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 55 housing violations at this property.

Is 551 Henry 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 551 Henry Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 551 Henry Street?

It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.

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