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51 Decatur Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01855-0056Map

Owner of record: 51 Decatur LLC

51 Decatur Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1887 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 51 Decatur LLC. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 10 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
19
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 19

  • 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 4, 2026

    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 19, 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    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 9, 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 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.

    Mar 22, 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.

    Feb 24, 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 24, 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    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, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 18, 2015

    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 required

    Oct 8, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 50 watts night inspection.

    May 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.

    May 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing 60 watt bulbs all stys public halls.

    Dec 30, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar.

    Dec 30, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.

    Dec 30, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Dec 30, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove the illegal fastening scuttle cover sealed to roof.

    Dec 30, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Plumbing none

    The dob intends to revoke all plumbing approvals and permits under plumbing application #340504494 due to suspension of license. stop all plumbing work immediately except to make site safe

    Oct 12, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and or approved amendments. insp dwg on site 11-26-13. premises under p.c. alt ii 320894396,active permit exp 12-10-14.note:at time of inspection found;

    Nov 20, 2014

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    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
1887
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,024 ft²
Lot area
1,800 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1855 / 56
Assessed value
$101,340
Landmark / historic district
Bedford Stuyvesant / Expanded Stuyvesant Heights Historic District

HPD registration #335725, last renewed Nov 18, 2024.

Questions about 51 Decatur Street

Who owns 51 Decatur Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 51 Decatur LLC.

Does 51 Decatur Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.

Is 51 Decatur 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 51 Decatur Street built?

City records list 1887 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 51 Decatur 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.