Violations at 549 51 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220 · BBL 3-00792-0048 · Back to the property
HPD housing violations
The newest 50 of 285 HPD violations. The city keeps the complete history.
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncap steam riser in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncap steam riser in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling in the bathroom located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt BASEME
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 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 22, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 22, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 22, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 22, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 22, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 22, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 22, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 22, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Violation will be reinspected - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 22, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... around window fram in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 17911998 issued 15-may-25 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
May 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing entrance door knob at public hall, 1st story
May 15, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 15, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 15, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper window counter balance in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 15, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked glass at lower windo sash in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 15, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 5; wg to replace = 5; wg to repair = 5; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... around window fram in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi glass at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
May 15, 2025
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub floor at meter room
May 15, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of house hold item at second means of egress in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east
May 15, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west window fram in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east
May 15, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective bricks and mortar at rear east wall from top to bottom yard
May 15, 2025
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 5, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 5, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of personal items and construction materials at public hall, 1st story
Mar 13, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of personal items at the intermediate landing between 4th story and bulkhead at public hall stairs, 4th story
Mar 13, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate at fire escape window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at fire escape window lower sash in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door out of hinges at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Mar 3, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 4F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building entrance door binding with floor , 1st story
Mar 1, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a notice, written in english and in spanish, on the building entrance door or other conspicuous location in the building common area, stating that: (1) the building is in the alternative enforcement program, (2) that occupants may call 311 or the aep at 212-863-8262 to report housing maintenance complaints, (3) the name, telephone, and address of the owner, and, (4) the identity of any financial institution that holds a mortgage on the property. post
Feb 3, 2025
Open — Violation will be reinspected - IInformation / order
The premises has been selected to participate in the alternative enforcement program which may result in building-wide inspections, fees, and extensive repair work to correct violations and underlying conditions. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become liens on the property
Jan 31, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less then 10 sqft of mold at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17249943 issued 05-sep-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 3rd story balcony at building front at fire escape
Sep 5, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Sep 5, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the torn and/or loose floor covering at landing at public hall stairs, 1st story
Sep 5, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the torn and/or loose floor covering at landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Sep 5, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door , 1st story
Sep 5, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations
7 DOB violations, newest first.
- 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 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 26, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations
6 ECB violations, newest first.
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or buildigs department records.department of buildings records indicates a(9)family dwelling with cellar.illegal occupancy-noted:at cellar leve
Jan 2, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c ofo and dob records.stairs erected at 1st story apartment #1n breeching 1st flr to cellar creating aduplex apartment,partition erected creating illegal rooms for living a
Oct 9, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35384577h issued on 03/25/19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit at apt#4f observed electrical work being done
Aug 29, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. at time of inspection, 2 male workers engaged in framing drywall and electrical work at ceiling of apartment 4f at 4th floor of premises, w/o a permit. obtain permit. rmdy: stop all work
Mar 25, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner.noted:dryer exhaust discharge is located less than the required minimum 10ft from a window.approx distance=4ft.rem:maintain bldg equipment such that no dryer
Nov 27, 2010
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain hazardous defect noted retaining wall@ rear yard approx 60' long x 5' high has (1) vertical & horizontal cracking thru out (2) is pulling apart & seperating various location (3) missing
Jul 19, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve