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
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 · 93
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle chain to hand rail stairs. at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
Mar 31, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Mar 24, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of carts, flower pot and scooters at public hall, 1st story
Mar 24, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at boiler room
Mar 24, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
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
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.
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 = 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood decking & asphalt material at roof.
Aug 6, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Aug 6, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead.
Aug 6, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.