138 East 51 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04604-0038Map
Owner of record: Clarke, Ezechiel
138 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 Clarke, Ezechiel. HPD has recorded 90 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 46 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 90
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 48
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 · 90
- 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
Open — Info 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.
Jun 9, 2025
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 25, 2024
Open — Info 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building's entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story
Nov 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Nov 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, south wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlets at the west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Nov 19, 2023
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 at public hall, 1st story
Nov 19, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 19, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 19, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
Nov 19, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective 2nd entrance door west at public hall, 1st story
Nov 19, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked basement story at boiler room, 1st story
Nov 19, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 19, 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 17, 2023
Open — Info 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
Open — Info 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Open — Info 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.
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
Open — Info 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 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
Open — Info 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 17, 2018
Open — Info 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 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from east located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
Nov 23, 2013 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked to cellar at boiler room, 1st story
Nov 23, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Jun 19, 2010 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Jun 19, 2010 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash-basin in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Jun 19, 2010 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
Working w/o a permit. installation of new gas line meter locked by gas(inspection time 1:30pm) utility company on 09/15/16 i observed new gas line on 2nd flr kitchen at the above cited property.there is no perm
Sep 15, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.i observed 1/2" gas line coming through kitchen floor than gas line was increased to 3/4"which is a violation of fuiel code on 9/15/16.(inspection time 1:3
Sep 15, 2016
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 18, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 15, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 15, 2021 · Apt 1
Close
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- Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 15, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2013 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2013 · Apt 2DFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2013 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2013 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Doors
May 21, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
May 21, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 21, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
May 21, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 21, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 21, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 21, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 21, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mold
May 21, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 21, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 13, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2008 · Apt 2FL3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2008 · Apt 2FL3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2008 · Apt 2FL3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2008 · Apt 2FL3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2008 · Apt 2FL3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 15, 2008 · Apt 2FL3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 16, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 16, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 5, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Mold
Jan 27, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Windows
Jan 27, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4604 / 38
- Assessed value
- $293,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #350872, last renewed Sep 9, 2017.
Questions about 138 East 51 Street
Who owns 138 East 51 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Clarke, Ezechiel.
Does 138 East 51 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 90 housing violations at this property.
Is 138 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 138 East 51 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 138 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.