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129 East 51 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04605-0054Map

Owner of record: Betancourt Violet

129 East 51 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Betancourt Violet. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on June 9, 2025. 4 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
19
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 9, 2025

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 · 19

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded brick mortar joint at building front facade , 2nd story

    Nov 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 5 sq ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 1 in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall and ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door at the building's entrance , 1st story

    Oct 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at north, the 3rd room from east at south, the bathroom , the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 5 sq ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16334923 issued 25-oct-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 11, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 5; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 11, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 11, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 11, 2018 · Apt 2R

    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 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

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 27, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 27, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 27, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 27, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 8, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 8, 2018 · Apt 2R

    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 (C0)
Year built
1925
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,898 ft²
Lot area
2,667 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
41
Block / lot
4605 / 54
Assessed value
$59,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #338182, last renewed Oct 22, 2025.

Questions about 129 East 51 Street

Who owns 129 East 51 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Betancourt Violet.

Does 129 East 51 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.

Is 129 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 129 East 51 Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 129 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.