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72 East 51 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04604-0012Map

Owner of record: Smith, William

72 East 51 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Smith, William. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 11 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
3

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 · 22

  • 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

    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
  • 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
  • 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
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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.

    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.

    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

    Properly secure the loose ceramic tiles at north window frame sill in the bathroom located at apt f1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 5, 2013 · Apt F1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north, east and west walls in the kitchen located at apt f1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 5, 2013 · Apt F1

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 5th room from east located at apt f1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 5, 2013 · Apt F1

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt f1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 5, 2013 · Apt F1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective floor in the bathroom located at apt f1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 5, 2013 · Apt F1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1-r, 1st story

    Aug 2, 2000 · Apt 1-R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1-r, 1st story

    Aug 2, 2000 · Apt 1-R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 2, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • General

    Mold

    Aug 27, 2013 · Apt F1

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 27, 2013 · Apt F1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 27, 2013 · Apt F1

    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
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,643 ft²
Lot area
2,750 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
41
Block / lot
4604 / 12
Assessed value
$374,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #303938, last renewed Mar 5, 2026.

Questions about 72 East 51 Street

Who owns 72 East 51 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Smith, William.

Does 72 East 51 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 72 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 72 East 51 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 72 East 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.