522 East 51 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04722-0028Map
Owner of record: Retained Realty, INC.
522 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 Retained Realty, INC.. HPD has recorded 363 housing violations here, most recently on October 6, 2026. 48 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 363
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 246
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 363
- BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at front yard
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd floor balcony at north stack at fire escape
Oct 6, 2026
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.
May 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the kitchen , the 1st room from north at east, the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall stairs between 1st and 2nd story at public hall stairs, 1st story
Mar 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken glass pane at 2nd window lower sash from north at east in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west and east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waistline at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door at entrance in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall at public hallway stairs between 1st and 2nd story at public hall stairs, 1st story
Mar 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waistline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall and ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective medicine cabinet at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi glass at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 24, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock and latch set at door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south , west , north and east wall and ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east and west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waistline at washbasin and bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 1st room from north at west, the 1st room from north at east, the foyer , the kitchen , the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom door bell and return buzzer from building front to south wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken glass at 2nd window lower sash from north at east in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door frame at south wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 3, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) 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 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective sink base cabinet door at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective broken glass panne at lower sash window at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at celling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall, north wall, ceiling, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st door from east at south wall, ceiling, east wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st door from east at south wall, north wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 18
- 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 - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 5, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - 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 3, 2008
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 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Plumbing none
Plumbing work without a permit. at time of inspection observed hot water heater installet without a permit,and convected with flex connection. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition
Dec 27, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Weilmclain eg-75 boiler has defective spill switch+no chimney base cleanout+hwh safety discharge pipe is incorrect+fire damper missing from fresh air duct;correct violation+submit certificate of correction
Feb 18, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Weilmclain eg-75 gas steam boiler dated 2017 was installed without a dob permit;correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Feb 18, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order to file a certificate ofcorrection w/ the dept. of bldg for notice of vio. # 35103375x issued on 08/09/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a certif
Oct 28, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances:chimney @mid-section ofsouth elevation in state of disrepair,it leaning out-wards to adj property #526 e. 51st street rear yard.there are extensive vertical cracks
Aug 9, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Plumbing work w/o a permit. at time of inspection observed hot water heater installed w/o a permit, and connected with flex - connertion. remedy : obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition
Dec 27, 2001 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 5, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 5, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Mar 5, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Door/window
Window pane
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 2, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 2, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 6, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 6, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 6, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 10, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 27, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
May 1, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 1, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 1, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 1, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 1, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | $772,688 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 6 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $100 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 6 |
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 / 28
- Assessed value
- $356,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #331800, last renewed Feb 5, 2019.
Questions about 522 East 51 Street
Who owns 522 East 51 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Retained Realty, INC..
Does 522 East 51 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 363 housing violations at this property.
Is 522 East 51 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 522 East 51 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 522 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.