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754 51 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00802-0029Map

Owner of record: Jian Chen

754 51 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1907 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Jian Chen. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 10 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
18
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
14

What to know

Concern
1 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

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 · 18

  • 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

    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
  • 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
  • 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

    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
  • 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
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors & stairs of all stys public hall

    May 29, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hasp & eye at exterior of entrance door to 2 sty front apt 2f located at apt 2f

    May 29, 1997 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches thru out 2 sty front apt 2f located at apt 2f

    May 29, 1997 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood parquet floor center room 2 sty front apt 2f located at apt 2f

    May 29, 1997 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key lock entrance door to 2 sty front apt 2f located at apt 2f

    May 29, 1997 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty front apt 2f ortiz located at apt 2f

    May 29, 1997 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sagging floor kitchen 2 sty front apt 2f located at apt 2f

    May 29, 1997 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls all stys public halls

    May 29, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wood base holdings at floor & wall 1 sty public hall

    May 29, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings thru out 2 sty front apt 2f located at apt 2f

    May 29, 1997 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/the dept of buildings ecb #34612140k issued 11-8-07. no certificate of correction filed w/dob. remedy: file certificate of correcti

    Jan 11, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept's records: illegal occupancy noted: at cellar level created sleeping area w/beds, tv, etc, 2pc bathrooms (toilet, sink) & area w/game tables, fridge, chairs,etc).

    Nov 8, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted at rear yard erected a 1 story concete block structure with windows & door's aprox 9 long x 18 feet wide x 9 high extension to bldg without first obtaining a permit. remedy; obt

    Dec 9, 2002 · Penalty $500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 7, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 19, 2003 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 19, 2003 · Apt 2F

    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 (C3)
Year built
1907
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
2,400 ft²
Lot area
2,003 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
43
Block / lot
802 / 29
Assessed value
$408,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #304619, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.

Questions about 754 51 Street

Who owns 754 51 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jian Chen.

Does 754 51 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 754 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 754 51 Street built?

City records list 1907 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 754 51 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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