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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

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 6, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 363

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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

DatePriceTypeUnits
Aug 18, 2026$772,688Rentals - walkup apartments6
Dec 1, 2025$100Rentals - walkup apartments6

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.