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
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 · 55
- 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.
May 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jun 9, 2025
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.
Apr 10, 2024
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.
Nov 22, 2023
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.
Mar 23, 2023
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.
Nov 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Apr 2, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story
Feb 28, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 28, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 28, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 25, 2022
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.
Apr 9, 2021
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.
Apr 9, 2021
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.
Oct 30, 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 18, 2018
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.
Nov 24, 2017
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.
Nov 9, 2016
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 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes 1 sty pub hall.
May 22, 1992
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective 4 inch cast iron soil pipe east cellar er1.
May 22, 1992
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit door entrance 3 sty apt 2 located at apt 2
May 22, 1992 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle vestibule to 1 sty public hall
May 22, 1992
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing bulb at fixture front of bldg.
May 22, 1992
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit boiler room door at cellar rear.
May 22, 1992
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing ceramic tile wall at vestibule 1 sty.
May 22, 1992
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.