235 51 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00789-0063Map
Owner of record: Balestrieri, Chris
235 51 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Balestrieri, Chris. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on March 20, 2023.
- HPD violations
- 7
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 21
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 7
- 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 20, 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.
Feb 22, 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.
Apr 6, 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 15, 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 16, 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.
Oct 6, 2015
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 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Work contrary to approved plans. noted: work in progress under appl # 320946893-ot & observed replacement of sub-floors & existing floor joists,contrary to approved plans. remedy: stop all work,make safe,contac
Mar 4, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit building completely gutted and new floor beams installed throughout without first obtaining a permit from this dept remedy: file required plans and obtain a permit.
Sep 12, 1996
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Windows
Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 3
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 24, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 24, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Oct 24, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Oct 24, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Oct 24, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 24, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2003 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 4,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,003 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-2D
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 789 / 63
- Assessed value
- $72,540
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #347522, last renewed Oct 11, 2025.
Questions about 235 51 Street
Who owns 235 51 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Balestrieri, Chris.
Does 235 51 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.
Is 235 51 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 235 51 Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 235 51 Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.