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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

Concern
14 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 · 90

  • 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

    Open — Info 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    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 25, 2024

    Open — Info 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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

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

    Nov 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 19, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 19, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Nov 19, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked basement story at boiler room, 1st story

    Nov 19, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    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

    Open — Info 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 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

    Open — Info 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 17, 2018

    Open — Info 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 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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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
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.