242 51 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00797-0023Map
Owner of record: 242 Realty Holdings LLC
242 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 242 Realty Holdings LLC. HPD has recorded 171 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 37 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 171
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 140
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 171
- 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 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door
Jul 1, 2025
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.
Jun 6, 2025
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 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 4 sq feet in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 16941839 issued 01-may-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 1, 2024 · Apt 3L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 4 sq feet in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2024 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2024 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2024 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass at window lower sash in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2024 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 10 sq feet in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2024 · Apt 3L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance lower sash window in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2024 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
May 1, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
May 1, 2024
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.
Apr 8, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Feb 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 21, 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 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 acoustic tile at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 public hall, 1st story
Mar 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at light fixture at ceiling at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Mar 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electrical wires at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3L
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 acoustic tile at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missng in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Mar 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3L
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.
Mar 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile at floor at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 15, 2023
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
Dec 1, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Dec 1, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 1, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 1, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Dec 1, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building front entrance at public hall, 1st story
Dec 1, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 21, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 21, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 15
- 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.cellar changed from ordinary use to an apt. partitions erected & kitchen & bathrm facilities have been installed.
May 20, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Sep 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close
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- Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 13, 2021 · Apt 242
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 13, 2021 · Apt 242
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 13, 2021 · Apt 242
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 13, 2021 · Apt 242
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 13, 2021 · Apt 242
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 22, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 31, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 30, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 14, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 14, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 14, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 14, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 31, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Windows
Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Floor
Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 3L
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 / 23
- Assessed value
- $489,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #363514, last renewed May 16, 2025.
Questions about 242 51 Street
Who owns 242 51 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 242 Realty Holdings LLC.
Does 242 51 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 171 housing violations at this property.
Is 242 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 242 51 Street built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 242 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.