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166 East 51 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04620-0012Map

Owner of record: 571 New Lots Ave LLC

166 East 51 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 571 New Lots Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 345 housing violations here, most recently on June 9, 2025. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
345
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
114

What to know

Concern
11 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 345

  • 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
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. as per vacate order # 228372

    Apr 19, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide .gc seal-up of all accessible opening throughout for entire building

    Apr 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at upper and lower sash at north window in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st base cabinet from south at west wall, west wall, 1st wall cabinet from north at east wall, 2nd wall cabinet from north at east wall, 3rd wall cabinet from north at east wall, 4th wall cabinet from north at east wall, 1st wall cabinet from south at west wall, 2nd wall cabinet from south at west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at west wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at south wall, baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at waste pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at east wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from south at west wall, baseboard at north wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, baseboard at south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, east wall, west wall, south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st closet from west at north wall door, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 2nd closet from west at north wall door, 2nd closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st closet from east at south wall door, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st door frame from north at east wall, east wall in the foyer located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Refit door at 1st closet at east in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 31, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 31, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 31, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 31, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 31, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 31, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Refit the 1st closet door at east in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 31, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 31, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 31, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 31, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in shower stall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 31, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 9

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Missing chimney cap fgc503.5.3/nfpa211 3.3.19 missing fire damper on boiler room opening mc401.4.1 steam header not installed as per inst manual fgc631.2 miss handle type gas valve asmecsd-1 cf150(b); fgc misc.

    Aug 10, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maitain exterior bldg wall. note. brick facade at front of bldg is crack vertically & horizontally approx 1/2" wide btw second & third story. remedy: maintain bldg forthwith.

    Aug 27, 2004 · Penalty $180

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 28, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 28, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 28, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 28, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 28, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 28, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 23, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2022 · Apt APT2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2022 · Apt WHOLEB

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Mar 4, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 25, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 17, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 16, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2020 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 2, 2020 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 15, 2019 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 14, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 14, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 9, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 9, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 5, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 22, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 22, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 22, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 22, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 18, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 2B

    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 (C2)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,796 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
41
Block / lot
4620 / 12
Assessed value
$347,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #333981, last renewed Jul 3, 2025.

Questions about 166 East 51 Street

Who owns 166 East 51 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 571 New Lots Ave LLC.

Does 166 East 51 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 345 housing violations at this property.

Is 166 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 166 East 51 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 166 East 51 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.