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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

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 24, 2022

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 · 66

  • 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.

    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

    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.

    Oct 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Sep 20, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wood treads, 3rd and 4th from bottom , 1st story

    Mar 3, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of rubbish and household items at 3rd story public hall stair to bulkhead

    Mar 31, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Properly secure the loose cut hazard newel post cap with nails protruding at 2nd story public hall stair

    Mar 31, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at skylight at public hall

    Mar 28, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling and walls at bulkhead at public hall

    Mar 28, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective vestibule entrance door knob , 1st story

    Mar 28, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floors tiles all stories at public hall

    Mar 28, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead door at roof

    Mar 28, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Mar 28, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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. 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
  • 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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required****

    Dec 6, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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

DatePriceTypeUnits
Nov 24, 2025Non-market transferRentals - walkup apartments4

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.