248 East 51 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04637-0017Map
Owner of record: Cecil P Alexis
248 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 46 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 33 of the 46 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 46
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 55
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 46
- 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 - 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.
Jun 9, 2025
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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 17, 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.
Mar 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2021 · Apt 6
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2021 · Apt 6
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
Show 36 more ↓
- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 1, 2021
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 at public hall, 1st story
Jul 1, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 1, 2021
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
Jul 1, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door ... in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2021 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2021 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2021 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner at fire escape window in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2021 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection leaky waste line under sink in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2021 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2021 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2021 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2021 · Apt 6
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection drain pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2021 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2021 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of chain and padlock installed at metal gate, building front
Jun 15, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 8, 2015
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit the upper sash window, 2nd window from south at west in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 5; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at sink draine pipe conection. in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south
Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection shut-off valve, water supply line in ceiling at cellar front
Jan 16, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak in ceiling at cellar front
Jan 16, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked to boiler room at public hall, 1st story
Jan 3, 2013
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 , 100 watts required.
Nov 7, 2011
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective radiatior in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south
Feb 3, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south
Feb 3, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 1 sty east apt 1. , section '' ''
Mar 3, 1995 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood studs plasterboard plywood creating room cellar center.
Feb 22, 1995
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 center cellar.
Feb 22, 1995
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door entrance boiler room cellar.
Feb 22, 1995
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock ceiling thru out cellar.
Feb 22, 1995
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 9, 2021 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 9, 2021 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 9, 2021 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 9, 2021 · Apt 6
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 9, 2021 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 9, 2021 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 9, 2021 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 1, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2013 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jul 9, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Jul 9, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 9, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 9, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 9, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 9, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Feb 25, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 25, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2013 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Jan 19, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Jan 19, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Jan 19, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 19, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 5, 2005 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 3, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 20, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 9, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 26, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 2005 · Apt 1FRN
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 3, 2005 · Apt 1FRN
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2005 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
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 / 17
- Assessed value
- $337,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #332479, last renewed Oct 6, 2025.
Questions about 248 East 51 Street
Who owns 248 East 51 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cecil P Alexis.
Does 248 East 51 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.
Is 248 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 248 East 51 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 248 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.