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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 22, 2022

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 16

  • 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 22, 2022

    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 6, 2021

    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 minimum required, light fixture present

    Sep 2, 2014

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder at building entrance

    Jan 28, 2009

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.