481 East 51 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04723-0065Map
Owner of record: 481 East 51 Street Corp
481 East 51 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 481 East 51 Street Corp. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 18 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 22
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 33
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 · 22
- 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
Open — Info 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.
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
Open — Info 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 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
Open — Info 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.
Mar 22, 2023
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 4, 2022
Open — Info 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 - 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
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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 — 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.
Apr 8, 2021
Open — Info 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.
Oct 30, 2019
Open — Info 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 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.
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at upper sash to window at north wall. in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2008 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2008 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2008 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2008 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass panes windows at north. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 19, 2008
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Construction other optional
Hazardous
Sep 26, 1999
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Hazardous
Sep 26, 1999
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Hazardous
Sep 26, 1999
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 4
- Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. stair from cellar leading to 1st floor has loosesteps. ceiling in bathroom partly missing exposing electrical wires and pipes. ceiling on 2nd floor in hallway around skylight has water
Sep 26, 1999 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records which indicatethat cellar is to be used for boiler room and storage. cellar now occupied as a class a apartment. illegal occupancy noted: 4 family co
Sep 26, 1999 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. bldg dept records indicates residenceis legally approved for 4 families. residence now altered for occupan
Sep 26, 1999 · Penalty $3,050
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: at cellar level full partition walls erected creating a class a apt with a kitchen area, 3 piece bathroom and 1 bedroom. full plumbing and electrical services noted.
Sep 26, 1999 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt B4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt B4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt B4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 15, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Oct 20, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 20, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2008 · Apt 3
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Feb 26, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 13, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 31, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Mold
Jan 31, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 31, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 31, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 31, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Floor
Jan 31, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Windows
Jan 31, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 31, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 27, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Mold
Jan 24, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Floor
Jan 24, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 24, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Windows
Jan 24, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Mold
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,900 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 4723 / 65
- Assessed value
- $270,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #312450, last renewed Sep 21, 2018.
Questions about 481 East 51 Street
Who owns 481 East 51 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 481 East 51 Street Corp.
Does 481 East 51 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.
Is 481 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 481 East 51 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 481 East 51 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.