256 East 51 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04637-0019Map
Owner of record: Lorraine A. Cordis, As Trustee
256 East 51 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lorraine A. Cordis, As Trustee. HPD has recorded 66 housing violations here, most recently on February 24, 2022. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 66
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 34
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 66
- 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
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.
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
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.
Oct 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Sep 20, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wood treads, 3rd and 4th from bottom , 1st story
Mar 3, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Mar 3, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Mar 3, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Mar 3, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of rubbish and household items at 3rd story public hall stair to bulkhead
Mar 31, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt with padlockable eye at public hall bulkhead door to roof { no lock present }
Mar 31, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose cut hazard newel post cap with nails protruding at 2nd story public hall stair
Mar 31, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling and walls all stories at public hall
Mar 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at skylight at public hall
Mar 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling and walls fire retardant at public hall stair to roof bulk head
Mar 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling and walls at bulkhead at public hall
Mar 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective vestibule entrance door knob , 1st story
Mar 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floors tiles all stories at public hall
Mar 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead door at roof
Mar 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the .rear yard
Mar 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak .. ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at south window sill in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - 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. 2wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 4
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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required****
Dec 6, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2010 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2010 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2010 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall, north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2010 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2010 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, south wall, west wall, north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2010 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2010 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd closet from west at north wall door frame, 2nd closet from west at north wall door in the foyer located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2010 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, west wall in the foyer located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2010 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2010 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood casing at south 2 window frame in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2010 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling north wall and south wall northwest room 3 sty west apt 3r er1 49359 located at apt 3r, 3rd story, section '' ''
Oct 28, 1999 · Apt 3R
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint west wall and around window northwest room 3 sty west apt 3r er1 49359 located at apt 3r, 3rd story, section '' ''
Oct 28, 1999 · Apt 3R
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint south wall at east room 3 sty west apt 3r erica makenzie 467 7441 er1 49359 located at apt 3r, 3rd story, section '' ''
Oct 28, 1999 · Apt 3R
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling north wall window frames northwest room 3 sty rear apt 3r mckenzie erica 467 7441 er1 48328 located at apt 3r, 3rd story, section '' ''
Oct 16, 1999 · Apt 3R
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster west room ceiling 2 sty west apt 2r er1 45652 , section '' ''
Aug 31, 1999 · Apt 2R
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster front room ceiling 2 sty west apt 2r er1 45652 , section '' ''
Aug 31, 1999 · Apt 2R
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster bathroom ceiling 2 sty west apt 2r reaves 771 6448 er1 45652 , section '' ''
Aug 31, 1999 · Apt 2R
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar throughout
Jul 13, 1999
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 12
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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 · 4
- Hazardous
Failure to maintain : defect is : steel lintels above windows at 1st,2nd and 3rd fls. are corroded. remedy; repair and/or replace maintain building
Dec 27, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain : defect is: hazardous crack at hallway 1st floor near ceiling . 8' length x 1" width also 1st floor sagging , at hallway. remedy: repair and/or replace defect
Dec 27, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building. defect is due to water leaks from roof and bathroom and kitchen ceiling collapse at apartment. three rear , two front and one front, beam in cellar drooping 2" down under bathroo
Feb 9, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
38,31a,20b
Jul 18, 1991 · Penalty $170
Resolve
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 23, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 23, 2017 · Apt 2
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 23, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt PH
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt PH
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt PH
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt PH
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt PH
Close - Outside building
Skylight
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt PH
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 13, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 13, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 13, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 13, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
May 13, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 13, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 13, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Mar 17, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Mar 17, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Mar 13, 2003 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Rentals - walkup apartments | 4 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 5,412 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,667 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4637 / 19
- Assessed value
- $324,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #318555, last renewed Jul 24, 2026.
Questions about 256 East 51 Street
Who owns 256 East 51 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lorraine A. Cordis, As Trustee.
Does 256 East 51 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 66 housing violations at this property.
Is 256 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 256 East 51 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 256 East 51 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.