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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

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 1, 2026

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 · 171

  • 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.

    May 1, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door

    Jul 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Jun 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 8, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • I

    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
  • 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.

    Mar 20, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Mar 15, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile at floor at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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

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 / 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.