97 East 51 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04605-0067Map
Owner of record: Ventour, Kendall
97 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 Ventour, Kendall. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 36 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 50
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 26
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 · 50
- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room locked
Dec 19, 2024
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.
Dec 19, 2024
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 smoke alarm notice missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 19, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Dec 19, 2024
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
Dec 19, 2024
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 north at east
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2024 · 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 north at east
Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the riser in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing heat riser escutcheon plate at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden window stool at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector deffective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). deffective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose wires at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at fire scape window in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall window casing approximately 2 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the wasteline sink in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 1R
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 north at east
Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 25, 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 north at east
Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing heavy duty mortise lock and assembly for building entrance door from the street that is defective at lobby, 1st story
Jul 25, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall window casing approximately 2 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16118290 issued 25-jul-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - 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 north at east
May 3, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 3, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 3, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 3, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 3, 2023 · Apt 1R
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 north at east
May 3, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west and east walls in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 3, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wiring at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 3, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing wall plate at 2nd electrical outlet from south in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 3, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 3, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 3, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule , 1st story
May 3, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wiring at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 1st story
May 3, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 3, 2023
Open — 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
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.
Nov 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
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.
Apr 8, 2021
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 30, 2019
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.
Nov 21, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 1, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 1, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 26, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 26, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 21, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 21, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 21, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 21, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 16, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 4, 2022 · Apt WHOLEB
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 4, 2022 · Apt WHOLEB
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 4, 2022 · Apt WHOLEB
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 4, 2022 · Apt WHOLEB
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 4, 2022 · Apt WHOLEB
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG
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
- 3,608 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,700 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4605 / 67
- Assessed value
- $294,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #348572, last renewed Jul 18, 2025.
Questions about 97 East 51 Street
Who owns 97 East 51 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ventour, Kendall.
Does 97 East 51 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.
Is 97 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 97 East 51 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 97 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.