243 East 51 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04638-0039Map
Owner of record: Scomaz LLC
243 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 Scomaz LLC. HPD has recorded 130 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 130
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 62
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 · 130
- 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 - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Mar 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at front yard
Mar 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall
Mar 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 at public hall
Mar 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance , 1st story
Jan 28, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at vestibule , 1st story
Jan 28, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Nov 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 18, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 18, 2025
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, 1st story
Jun 18, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd., 1st story
Jun 18, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 18, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing sign at public hall, 1st story
Jun 18, 2025
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.
Jun 18, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 2
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room
Dec 6, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Nov 25, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the foyer located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 9, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 9, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 2, 2024 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light switch at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 2, 2024 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door in the entrance located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 2, 2024 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 2, 2024 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 south at west
May 2, 2024 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 2, 2024 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 2, 2024 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 2, 2024 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 2, 2024 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 2, 2024 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of stroller, flower pots, discarded microwave oven and household items at public hall stairs, 4th story
May 2, 2024
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 agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
May 2, 2024
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
May 2, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story
May 2, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 17
- 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 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 11, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - 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
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boiler boiler optional
24a/24b
Dec 27, 1990
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Change in occupancy/use of c of o as per 28-118.3.1 & 28-118.3.2 by operating a place of assembly as per when current c of o does not allow such occupancy in that at cellar approx 175 persons were occuping spac
Apr 15, 2012 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 14, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 14, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 8, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 29, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 12, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 12, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 16, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 15, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 21, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 1, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | $950,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 6 |
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 / 39
- Assessed value
- $319,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #320872, last renewed Jun 16, 2026.
Questions about 243 East 51 Street
Who owns 243 East 51 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Scomaz LLC.
Does 243 East 51 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 130 housing violations at this property.
Is 243 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 243 East 51 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 243 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.