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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

Concern
8 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 · 82

  • 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 18, 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

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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

    Jan 8, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jan 8, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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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  • C

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

    Jan 8, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at building entrance door

    Jan 8, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Aug 26, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 26, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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

    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 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • 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

    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 4, 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.

    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

    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.

    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

    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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    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 17, 2018

    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, 2017

    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 7, 2016

    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 8, 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 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

DatePriceTypeUnits
Feb 24, 2026$950,000Three family dwellings3

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.