79 East 51 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04605-0073Map
Owner of record: King, Elspeth M
79 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 King, Elspeth M. HPD has recorded 6 housing violations here, most recently on March 22, 2023.
- HPD violations
- 6
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 19
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 6
- 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 - 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.
Feb 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 19, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required.light fixture present***
Apr 24, 2013
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for mroe than the legally approved numbers of families. observed: unoccupied two bedroom apt at the basement including two bedrooms,living room,3pc bathroom(show
Jan 15, 2016 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. observed: arranged 2bedroom apt at the basementl 1-(d) ereced to create two bedrooms; 2-3pc bathroom built including water closet,sink and shower stall; 3-one residential sink.rmdy:obtain
Jan 15, 2016
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 15, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 18, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 18, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 18, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 15, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 9, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jun 9, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 9, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 9, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 9, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 9, 2004 · Apt 1R
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
- 3,696 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,950 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4605 / 73
- Assessed value
- $301,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #334442, last renewed Jul 18, 2025.
Questions about 79 East 51 Street
Who owns 79 East 51 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is King, Elspeth M.
Does 79 East 51 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 6 housing violations at this property.
Is 79 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 79 East 51 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 79 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.