238 51 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00797-0021Map
Owner of record: Angel Quituisaca
238 51 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Angel Quituisaca. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on February 22, 2022. 14 of the 16 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 16
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 58
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 16
- 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 - 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 minimum required, light fixture present
Sep 2, 2014
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing outlet cover in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story
Aug 20, 2012 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing wall cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story
Aug 20, 2012 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story
Aug 20, 2012 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wall tile at tub in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story
Aug 20, 2012 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances on the lower sash at the 2nd window from east on the north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 7, 2012 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ....window gaurd installed with screws in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 7, 2012 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder at building entrance
Jan 28, 2009
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective windows counter balance upper and lower sash in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jul 20, 2006 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jul 20, 2006 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electrical extension cords through - out in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jul 20, 2006 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening : slide bolt installed at bulkhead door to roof with capab ility to be padlocked, at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 2, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use for single room occupancy purposes the apartments which are occupied by more than 2 boarders, roomers or lodgers : n1 room-tenant in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jul 2, 2005 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar thru out
Oct 27, 1998
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 14
- 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 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 18, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 13, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg.defect noted:first wood floor joist is rotted another floor is rotted and detatched from header.rem:repair bldg.
May 18, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. hazardous defects noted: one wood floor joist is rotted, another is rotted and detatched from header. (2) sheetrock fire stopping is broken and missing at various locations of cellar.
Mar 13, 1998 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records, cellar converted into a device (7) room sro. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy forwith.
Aug 5, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted cellar converted intoa seven (7) room sro with a fence south and a 1/2 bath kitchen sink and refrigerator kitchen cabinets also partitions erected to create separate rooms.
Aug 5, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 15, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Floor
Aug 15, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 15, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 15, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 15, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Aug 15, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Mold
Aug 15, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 24, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 24, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close
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- General
Windows
Apr 24, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Mold
Apr 24, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 24, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Apr 29, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Doors
Apr 29, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 29, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 29, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2007 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2007 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Windows
Aug 8, 2006 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 5, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 5, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 5, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 5, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Jul 5, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 5, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Mar 19, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 19, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 19, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Feb 6, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2005 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Doors
Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Floor
Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Oct 5, 2004 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Mold
Oct 5, 2004 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Mold
Oct 5, 2004 · Apt 1L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,758 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,671 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-2D
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 797 / 21
- Assessed value
- $489,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #370787, last renewed Jul 25, 2025.
Questions about 238 51 Street
Who owns 238 51 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Angel Quituisaca.
Does 238 51 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.
Is 238 51 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 238 51 Street built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 238 51 Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.