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247 East 51 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04638-0037Map

Owner of record: Zambco LLC

247 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 Zambco LLC. HPD has recorded 93 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
93
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
102

What to know

Concern
2 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 · 93

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective expose beam at ceiling with fire retardant material aprroximately 75 square feet.

    Sep 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle chain to hand rail stairs. at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 2nd story at building rear

    Sep 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 3rd story at building rear.

    Sep 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 31, 2023 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Mar 31, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hasp installed on room door leading to fire escape window in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2023 · Apt 6

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Mar 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of carts, flower pot and scooters at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at boiler room

    Mar 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at building front entrance

    Mar 24, 2023

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 22, 2019 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wash basin and wood cabinet at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2019 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at roof bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 22, 2019

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening self locking panic bar at roof bulkhead door at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 22, 2019

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete flooring in building vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 22, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at building front

    Feb 22, 2019

    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. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 30, 2016 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub floor in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub floor in the foyer located at apt 5, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 2nd story east apartment #3, and 3rd story east apartment #5

    Aug 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood decking & asphalt material at roof.

    Aug 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition ; 2 rooms for sleeping and a bathroom created located at cellar apt cc

    Aug 6, 2015 · Apt CC

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections ; 2 rooms for sleeping and 1 bathroom created located at cellar apt cc

    Aug 6, 2015 · Apt CC

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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.

    Aug 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Aug 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead.

    Aug 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line at northeast corner of property.

    Aug 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods ; drop ladder lowered at fire escape at rear of building

    Aug 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 6, 2015 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 6, 2015 · Apt 3

    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 closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, north wall, south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 26, 2012 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 26, 2012 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the foyer located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 26, 2012 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jun 26, 2012 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jun 26, 2012 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 26, 2012 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak .. ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 26, 2012 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak .. ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 26, 2012 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 26, 2012 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 1st room from east at north, the 1st room from east at south, the 2nd room from east located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 12

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 28, 1994

    Vh-violation hazardous - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building dept records. note:hpd records indicate a three story building with six units. now at time of inspection observed full height partition walls erected at fro

    Mar 23, 2016 · Penalty $600

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. note: at front section of cellar full height parti tion walls illegally erected creating a two-pc bathroom and a bedroom.rmdy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition

    Mar 23, 2016 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dept of bldgs records.partitions erected creating use of rooms for sleeping.@ cellar-2 rms created 1 @ front & 1-@ rear also full bathroom w/ water closet wash bas

    Aug 6, 2015 · Penalty $6,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 13, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 13, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 13, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 13, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 13, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 13, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 13, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 13, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 18, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 18, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
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  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 11, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 11, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 9, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 9, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 9, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 9, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 9, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 9, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 27, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 22, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 22, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Oct 22, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 22, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 22, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 22, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 22, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 22, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 22, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 22, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 22, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 22, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 22, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 22, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 22, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 22, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 22, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 22, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 22, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 22, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 22, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 22, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 6, 2010 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 6, 2010 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Jul 6, 2010 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 6, 2010 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 6, 2010 · Apt 5

    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
5,330 ft²
Lot area
2,667 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
41
Block / lot
4638 / 37
Assessed value
$332,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #342066, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.

Questions about 247 East 51 Street

Who owns 247 East 51 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zambco LLC.

Does 247 East 51 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 93 housing violations at this property.

Is 247 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 247 East 51 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 247 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.