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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 52
- 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
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
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 4, 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.
Feb 24, 2022
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 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 3, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Oct 3, 2017
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
Oct 3, 2017
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 , , 1st story
Oct 3, 2017
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 missing , 1st story
Oct 3, 2017
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 , , 1st story
Oct 3, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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., 1st story
Oct 3, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 3, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction debris and house hold articles at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 3, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 3, 2017
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 7, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - 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 = 2; located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
May 26, 2016 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
May 26, 2016 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
May 26, 2016 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
May 26, 2016 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at 1st story public hall -front section
May 16, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 8, 2015
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
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of cooking stove and wash machine. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 23, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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
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.