572 East 51 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04735-0017Map
Owner of record: Cornelius Jaffier, Trustee
572 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 Cornelius Jaffier, Trustee. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on November 18, 2025. 22 of the 39 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 39
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 24
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 · 39
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 5 sq. ft. at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the around window frame and tiles at north wall. in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent plaster at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 7, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling by skylight and schuttle opening at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 7, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 7, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 5 sq. ft. at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16294015 issued 07-oct-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Oct 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Defect letter issued - 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
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 - 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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall ( approx 5 sq.ft ) in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective refrigerator door gasket in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose wall cabinet door in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective regrout ceramic wall tile at shower stall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower window sash in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall ( approx 5 sq.ft ) in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east original violation 14035453 issued 18-feb-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Feb 14, 2021
Open — Nov certified late - 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
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 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at west
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1F
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at west
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1F
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at west
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1F
Open — Invalid certification - 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 - 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
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records. cellar changed from storage and ordinary use to an apartment. partiions erected and kitchen and bathroom facili
Mar 5, 1999 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 16, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 16, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 16, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 16, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Feb 16, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 16, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 16, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 16, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 16, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 26, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 26, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 26, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 26, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 2F
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
- 3,690 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,850 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 4735 / 17
- Assessed value
- $248,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #303144, last renewed Dec 26, 2025.
Questions about 572 East 51 Street
Who owns 572 East 51 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cornelius Jaffier, Trustee.
Does 572 East 51 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.
Is 572 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 572 East 51 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 572 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.