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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

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 46

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

    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 17, 2023

    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.

    Mar 22, 2023

    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 4, 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 1, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of chain and padlock installed at metal gate, building front

    Jun 15, 2021

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    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

    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.

    Oct 8, 2015

    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 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection shut-off valve, water supply line in ceiling at cellar front

    Jan 16, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak in ceiling at cellar front

    Jan 16, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked to boiler room at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 3, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 1 sty east apt 1. , section '' ''

    Mar 3, 1995 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood studs plasterboard plywood creating room cellar center.

    Feb 22, 1995

    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 partition erected center cellar.

    Feb 22, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door entrance boiler room cellar.

    Feb 22, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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

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 / 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.