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246 East 51 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04637-0016Map

Owner of record: Cecil P Alexis

246 East 51 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Cecil P Alexis. HPD has recorded 55 housing violations here, most recently on July 19, 2026. 34 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
55
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
22

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 19, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 55

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Jul 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    May 4, 2026

    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 18, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    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 25, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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
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  • 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
  • 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 4, 2022

    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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    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 8, 2021

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    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 21, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose wood tread 3rd from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jul 30, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit lower sash south window in the 3rd bedroom from east located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Mar 29, 2000 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Mar 29, 2000 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing base cabinet at kitchen sink 2 sty apt 3 located at apt 3

    Jun 26, 1999 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 2 sty apt 3 located at apt 3

    Jun 26, 1999 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative 2 sty apt 3 senas located at apt 3

    Jun 26, 1999 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard

    Jun 26, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl bathroom 2 sty apt 3 located at apt 3

    Jun 26, 1999 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles bathroom 2 sty apt 3 located at apt 3

    Jun 26, 1999 · Apt 3

    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 wood studs & plaster board partitions erected creating rooms thru out cellar

    Apr 15, 1996

    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 drop ceiling installed thru out cellar.

    Apr 15, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar.

    Apr 15, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, cellar center.

    Apr 15, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood panels installed at walls cellar rear.

    Apr 15, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mices & roaches thru out apt 3 sty front east apt 6. located at apt 3

    Jun 28, 1995 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective tile floor kitchen 3 sty front east apt 6. , section '' ''

    Jun 28, 1995 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective tile walls bathroom 3 sty front east apt 6. , section '' ''

    Jun 28, 1995 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective kitchen cabinet doors & draws 3 sty front east apt 6. , section '' ''

    Jun 28, 1995 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty front east apt 6 greenidge. , section '' ''

    Jun 28, 1995 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to apt 3 sty front east apt 6. located at apt 3

    Jun 28, 1995 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections thru out cellar

    Feb 22, 1995

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling 2 sty front apt 4 center. , section '' ''

    Feb 22, 1995 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, gas range rear cellar

    Feb 22, 1995

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling bathroom center room & northeast room 2 sty east apt 4. , section '' ''

    Feb 22, 1995 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings foyer west room and kitchen 2 sty east apt 4 , section '' ''

    Feb 22, 1995 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling 2 sty front apt 4 center room. , section '' ''

    Feb 22, 1995 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also heavy duty latch set heavy duty dead bolt chian door guard entrance 2 sty rear apt 3. located at apt 3

    Feb 22, 1995 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2 sty rear apt 3 rear room. located at apt 3

    Feb 22, 1995 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 partition erected creating rooms cellar thru out.

    Feb 22, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar thru out.

    Feb 22, 1995

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, cellar thru out rear.

    Feb 22, 1995

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire ceiling 2 sty east apt 4 center room. , section '' ''

    Feb 22, 1995 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling cellar rear.

    Feb 22, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 6, 1991

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept. records. (h.p.d. re- ports partitions erected in cellar thru-out on 6/26/90) occupant of cellar states she rents apt in cellar, (contrary to d.o.b. records)

    Feb 6, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 3, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 26, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 26, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 26, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 5, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 21, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 3, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 2, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 12, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 19, 2005 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 19, 2005 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 19, 2005 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 19, 2005 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 19, 2005 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 19, 2005 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 19, 2005 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 19, 2005 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 19, 2005 · Apt BASE

    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
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,412 ft²
Lot area
2,667 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
41
Block / lot
4637 / 16
Assessed value
$324,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #332480, last renewed Sep 13, 2023.

Questions about 246 East 51 Street

Who owns 246 East 51 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cecil P Alexis.

Does 246 East 51 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 55 housing violations at this property.

Is 246 East 51 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 246 East 51 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 246 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.