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188 East 51 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04620-0021Map

Owner of record: 188 E 51st St LLC

188 East 51 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1960 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 188 E 51st St LLC. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 30 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
35
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
27

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 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 · 35

  • 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 24, 2025

    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.

    Dec 3, 2024

    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 28, 2023

    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 17, 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.

    Mar 16, 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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    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 8, 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.

    Jan 11, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash at window at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 2NDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 2NDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 2NDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1flr, 1st story

    Jul 3, 2013 · Apt 1FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1flr, 1st story

    Jul 3, 2013 · Apt 1FLR

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1flr, 1st story

    Jul 3, 2013 · Apt 1FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jun 22, 2013 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Aug 7, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of a concealed water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Aug 7, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Aug 7, 2010 · Apt 1

    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 bsmt

    Sep 7, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt

    Sep 7, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt

    Sep 7, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt

    Sep 7, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustical ceiling in the bathroom located at apt bsmt

    Sep 7, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt bsmnt

    Aug 24, 2005 · Apt BSMNT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt bsmnt

    Aug 24, 2005 · Apt BSMNT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt bsmnt

    Aug 24, 2005 · Apt BSMNT

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 28, 2014 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 28, 2014 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Nov 28, 2014 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 28, 2014 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 28, 2014 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 28, 2013 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 18, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 21, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 21, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 22, 2010 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 22, 2010 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 22, 2010 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jul 22, 2010 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 22, 2010 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 22, 2010 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 3, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 6, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Sep 6, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Sep 6, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Sep 6, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 6, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 15, 2005 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 15, 2005 · Apt BSMNT

    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
1960
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,600 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
41
Block / lot
4620 / 21
Assessed value
$42,840
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 188 East 51 Street

Who owns 188 East 51 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 188 E 51st St LLC.

Does 188 East 51 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.

Is 188 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 188 East 51 Street built?

City records list 1960 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 188 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.