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251 Central Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03276-0001Map

Owner of record: Hope Gardens 1 LLC

251 Central Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1982 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 48 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Hope Gardens 1 LLC. HPD has recorded 134 housing violations here, most recently on August 11, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
134
DOB violations
56
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
98

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 11, 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 · 134

  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of ants in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    May 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Mar 22, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 31, 2025

    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 that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame in the entrance located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 31, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Aug 31, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at hinges in the entrance located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system lock door at basement

    Aug 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system lock door at basement

    Aug 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge on door in the entrance located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 8, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 26, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Apr 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 22, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Apr 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 22, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 22, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 18, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Apr 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 7, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Apr 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 7, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 5, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Apr 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Mar 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 19, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Mar 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 56

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
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  • 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 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 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-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 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

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 3

    Failure to provide access to heating system as per hmc 27-2033; i called both phone numbers displayed left messages no response; 27-misc

    May 21, 2024 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Blr flue leaking condensate at connection to blr fgc503.4.1/ combustion air duct not per plan fgc106.7/ domestic re circulator not per plan fgc106.7/ blr gas piping unsupported fgc appendix e; fgc-misc, comply

    Feb 25, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Blr safety vlv leak mc1006.6/ opening in gas meter room door fcgappendex e/ combustion air not built to plan fgc106.7/ condensate drain incorrect fgc503.4.1/ combustion air intake not up30" fgc304.4.3; mc-misc,

    Feb 25, 2021

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 4, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 30, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 18, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 6, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 6, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 18, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 17, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 17, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C1)
Year built
1982
Floors
3
Residential units
48
Building area
49,520 ft²
Lot area
83,632 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3276 / 1
Assessed value
$1,898,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #375216, last renewed Jul 20, 2026.

Questions about 251 Central Avenue

Who owns 251 Central Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hope Gardens 1 LLC.

Does 251 Central Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 134 housing violations at this property.

Is 251 Central Avenue 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 251 Central Avenue built?

City records list 1982 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 251 Central Avenue?

It has 48 residential units.

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