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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 18, 2025

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 · 39

  • I

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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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  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Mar 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    Refit lower window sash in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 14, 2021

    Open — Nov certified late
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at west

    Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.