42 East 51 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04591-0035Map
Owner of record: 42 East 51 Street LLC
42 East 51 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1929 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 42 East 51 Street LLC. HPD has recorded 82 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 25 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 82
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 39
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 82
- ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall at public hall, 1st story
Jan 8, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at vestibule, at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Jan 8, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at vestibule, at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Jan 8, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at north wall at public hall, 1st story
Jan 8, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Jan 8, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jan 8, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Jan 8, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at building entrance door
Jan 8, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .... in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at building front entrance door , 1st story
Aug 26, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building front entrance door , 1st story
Aug 26, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 26, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story
Aug 26, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at west wall and south wall , 1st story
Aug 26, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall and south wall , 1st story
Aug 26, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at south wall at public hall, 1st story
Aug 26, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty lock and assembly at building entrance door , 1st story
Nov 9, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 7, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 13, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 13, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 13, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 13, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 13, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2010 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2010 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2010 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2010 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bags , boxes and containers at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 10, 2010
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 5, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 5, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Dec 5, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 10, 2017 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2011 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 28, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 28, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Construction
Roof
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 21, 2009 · Apt 1FLR
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Dec 21, 2009 · Apt 1FLR
Close - General
Floor
Dec 21, 2009 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 21, 2009 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Dec 21, 2009 · Apt 1FLR
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | $950,000 | Three family dwellings | 3 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1929
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,924 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,650 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4591 / 35
- Assessed value
- $75,480
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #315654, last renewed Jul 13, 2026.
Questions about 42 East 51 Street
Who owns 42 East 51 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 42 East 51 Street LLC.
Does 42 East 51 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 82 housing violations at this property.
Is 42 East 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 42 East 51 Street built?
City records list 1929 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 42 East 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.