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
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 · 40
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
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 - 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 17, 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.
Mar 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
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 8, 2021
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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- 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 - 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.
Oct 30, 2019
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.
Oct 17, 2018
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.
Nov 21, 2017
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.
Nov 7, 2016
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.
Feb 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | $10 | 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 / 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.