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538 51 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00800-0022Map

Owner of record: Hildalgo, Julio

538 51 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Hildalgo, Julio. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 1 of the 47 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
47
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
19

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 47

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 1

    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

    Mar 27, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 27, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings misssing

    Mar 27, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 27, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 27, 2026

    Open — False certification
  • C

    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 = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom , the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective marble saddle at door in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall, 1st riser from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective steam control valve at the 1st radiator from west at north in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic molding at floor in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at south in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet covers at north and south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Dec 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Dec 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 1

    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 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
  • 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

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 6, 2015

    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.

    Feb 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 2, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 2, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 17, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 17, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 2, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Radiator

    Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 3

    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 (C0)
Year built
1905
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,892 ft²
Lot area
2,053 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
800 / 22
Assessed value
$97,020
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #342056, last renewed Nov 12, 2025.

Questions about 538 51 Street

Who owns 538 51 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hildalgo, Julio.

Does 538 51 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 538 51 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 538 51 Street built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 538 51 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.