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518 East 51 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04722-0027Map

Owner of record: Choi Kim 718 Corp.

518 East 51 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Choi Kim 718 Corp.. HPD has recorded 52 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
52
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
66

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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
2
About 33% of the building's 6 apartments
Down from 6 in 2018

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 · 52

  • 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

    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

    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 4, 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    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 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
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... east , south and west walls forty square feet in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiiling eight square feet in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at the north wall and west wall forty square feet in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 3, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator in the bathroom in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles throughout in the foyer located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles throughout in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings all walls and trim throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Oct 3, 2017

    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

    Oct 3, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 , , 1st story

    Oct 3, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 missing , 1st story

    Oct 3, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box , , 1st story

    Oct 3, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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., 1st story

    Oct 3, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective apt. door and regulation lock in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 3, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction debris and house hold articles at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 3, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling approx. 25 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 3, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 3, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ... located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    May 26, 2016 · Apt 2R

    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 = 2; located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    May 26, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlets in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    May 26, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    May 26, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    May 26, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    May 26, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    May 26, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    May 26, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of vehicle obstructing safe landing of drop ladder at west rear court yard yard

    May 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at 1st story public hall -front section

    May 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring( missing cover plate )on 1st story building front exterior wall

    May 16, 2016

    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 slide bolt wiith hookand eye capability beng pad lock

    May 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 8, 2015

    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

    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***

    Nov 12, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of cooking stove and wash machine. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 23, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at building front.

    Oct 23, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 9

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    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

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    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 · 2

  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain: noted: in driveway, construction debris, plastic sheet, pieces of glass, windows, several pieces of plywood and severalpieces of 2x4 were strewn about. remedy: clean and maintain premises.

    Sep 18, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Illegal parking/storage: noted parked about driveway 1 toyota cressida4 door auto and 1 volkswagon jetta 4 door vehicle. both unregistered with no plates. remedy: discontinue illegal storage forthwith.

    Sep 18, 1999 · Penalty $240

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 12, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 27, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 22, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 22, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 22, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 19, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 19, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 19, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 29, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Outside building

    Pavement

    Sep 29, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 29, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 29, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 29, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 29, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 29, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 29, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 29, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 29, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    May 17, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    May 17, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 17, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 17, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    May 17, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    May 10, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 10, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 10, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 10, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    May 10, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 31, 2014 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 30, 2014 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2014 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 13, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 24, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 24, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 22, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 5, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 2, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 22, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 25, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 14, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 2R

    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
1920
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,712 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
45
Block / lot
4722 / 27
Assessed value
$342,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #302370, last renewed Nov 1, 2025.

Questions about 518 East 51 Street

Who owns 518 East 51 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Choi Kim 718 Corp..

Does 518 East 51 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 52 housing violations at this property.

Is 518 East 51 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 518 East 51 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 518 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.