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237 East 51 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04638-0041Map

Owner of record: Kenneth And Helva Irrevocable Inter Vivo S Trust

237 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 Kenneth And Helva Irrevocable Inter Vivo S Trust. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 8 of the 40 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.

HPD violations
40
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
39

What to know

Concern
1 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 2019
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 · 40

  • 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
  • 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.

    Nov 18, 2025

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 25, 2024

    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 9, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 17, 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.

    Mar 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at public hall bulkhead to roof

    Apr 29, 2022

    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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    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 8, 2021

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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  • 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
  • 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 30, 2019

    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
  • 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.

    Nov 21, 2017

    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.

    Nov 7, 2016

    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.

    Feb 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 1, 2014 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 1, 2014 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector -inoperative- located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the 1st door frame from south at west wall, west wall, south wall in the foyer located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective or inoperative light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 4

    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 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling, south and east walls (approx. 9 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly secure the loose lower sash at west 2 window in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color .. north wall in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color jambs of 2nd window frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color .. south wall, north wall in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color jambs of 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 5th room from east at south, the kitchen , the 5th room from east at north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 3 rd story balcony at front west at fire escape

    Sep 30, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 21, 2006 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the foyer located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 21, 2006 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall, south wall, east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 21, 2006 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 21, 2006 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration washbasin and water closet installed at cellar center

    Nov 2, 1995

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 15

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    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

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 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
  • 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 · 1

  • Class - 3

    B354, 50a. holes in boiler room walls & ceiling.

    Aug 5, 2008 · Penalty $200

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    May 29, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    May 29, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    May 29, 2014 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    May 29, 2014 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 15, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 15, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Oct 15, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
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  • General

    Locks

    Sep 2, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 2, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 2, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 2, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 2, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 2, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 29, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 14, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 18, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 5, 2006 · Apt 4

    Open
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 5, 2006 · Apt 4

    Open
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 5, 2006 · Apt 4

    Open
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 5, 2006 · Apt 4

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 5, 2006 · Apt 4

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 5, 2006 · Apt 4

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 5, 2006 · Apt 4

    Open
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 13, 2006 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 13, 2006 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 13, 2006 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Radiator

    Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Radiator

    Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 6, 2004 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Feb 5, 2004 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 5, 2004 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 5, 2004 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 4, 2004 · Apt 4

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Mar 30, 2026$10Rentals - walkup apartments6

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 / 41
Assessed value
$319,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #326538, last renewed Nov 1, 2022.

Questions about 237 East 51 Street

Who owns 237 East 51 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kenneth And Helva Irrevocable Inter Vivo S Trust.

Does 237 East 51 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.

Is 237 East 51 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 237 East 51 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 237 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.