840 East 51 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04781-0031Map
Owner of record: Dushanbe LLC
840 East 51 Street is a two-family home built in 1940 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 1 floor. The owner of record is Dushanbe LLC. HPD has recorded 59 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 46 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 59
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 34
- HPD complaints
- 103
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 · 59
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story
Mar 5, 2015 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Apr 21, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Apr 21, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Apr 21, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling at boiler room
Mar 15, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
§ 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story
Feb 17, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Feb 29, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt
Feb 25, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective (missing) sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story
Feb 7, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at gate building front , 1st story
Feb 7, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story
Feb 7, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, 1st story
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the waste line for sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story
Oct 20, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing base cabinet, faucet and sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story
Oct 20, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe to bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story
Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe to shower stall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story
Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department a waterproof floor and base for the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story
Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing sink in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Aug 22, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Aug 22, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures ... in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 11, 2011 · Apt 1FL
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 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 11, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures , located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 12, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 12, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electricial wall outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 12, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing sink in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Mar 4, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Mar 4, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Mar 4, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Mar 4, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a double cylinder lock key operated on metal gate at building front
Mar 4, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing sink at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story
Feb 14, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing base cabinet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story
Feb 14, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story
Feb 14, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gase line at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story
Feb 14, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story
Feb 14, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly close and seal opening as described below uncapped waste line at sink at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story
Feb 14, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story
Feb 14, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story
Feb 14, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story
Feb 14, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operative lock installed at building metal door at front , 1st story
Feb 14, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt
Jul 13, 2009 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt
Jul 13, 2009 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling 10 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt bsmt
Jul 13, 2009 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt
Jul 13, 2009 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling (appox 4 sq f in the bathroom located at apt bm, 1st story
May 6, 2009 · Apt BM
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt bm, 1st story
May 6, 2009 · Apt BM
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt bm, 1st story
May 6, 2009 · Apt BM
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 5
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 30, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 25, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 34
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping atoi of 2styalt active jobsite,observed excessive debris@exp3 rearyd.debris consisting of wood,plywood,gypboard,windows&other debris&materials.this condition pose tripp
Nov 4, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.under alt2# 32157574note: @ time of insp found @ front of bldg, all hand railings have been removed from newly pour concrete stairs on both sides. @ open pouch
Aug 3, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #34941226z issued on 3-1-12 for work w/o permit - removal of garage door & replaced w/brick partition,installation of plumbing lines. remedy: comply w/code.
Jun 15, 2013 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34941226z issued on 3.1.12. work w/o permit. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
Apr 13, 2013 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34941226z issued on 3.1.02 for removing garage door - installation of masonrywall and converting garage to living space. remedy: comply w/the
Feb 4, 2013 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to c/c cited in nov #34941226z issued on 3.1.12 for removing garage door installing wall and converting garage to living space w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/code.
Dec 14, 2012 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34941226z issued on 3.1.12 for work w/o a permit. replaced garage door w/a brick wall. no record of correction in the bldg dept.remedy:comply w/the
Sep 5, 2012 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34941226z issued on 3.1.12 for work w/o permit - basement/garage converted toliving space, plumbing lines. remedy: comply w/code.
Jul 24, 2012 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34941226z issued on 3.1.12. for work w/o a permit at basement converted garage to living space,installed plumbing lines. remedy:comply w/the comm's
May 22, 2012 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio #34622751z issued 12/6/07 (illegal alteration of garage) remedy: comply w/comm's order.
Apr 27, 2012 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. noted: basement garage door removed & garageconverted to class'b' apt/sro w/3pc bath,toilet,sink,shower. no permit
Mar 1, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice ofviolation #34622751z issued on 12-6-07 & file cert of correction. the respondent failed to correct the condition cited:work without permit f
Mar 1, 2012 · Penalty $32,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without permit. noted:at front garage door replaced brick masonrywall with double siding window & water line installed with hose cock converting garage to living space with 3 pc bath,toilet,sink,shower. re
Mar 1, 2012 · Penalty $16,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice ofviolation #34934501z issued on 10-13-11. the respondent failed to correct the condition cited:occupancy contrary garage occupied as class b
Mar 1, 2012 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to comply with commissioner's order contained in nov#34622751z issued on 12-6-07. altered garage without a permit. rem:comply with commissioner's order.
Feb 28, 2012 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov#34622751 issued on 12/06/2007.for work w/o a permit at ground level.remedy:comply w/the comm's order.
Dec 9, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov#34934501z issuedon 10/13/2011.for occupancy contrary conditions.remedy:comply w/the comm's order.
Dec 9, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34622751z issued on 12/06/07 for work w/o a permit altered garage into residential use. rem: comply w/the commissioner's order.
Nov 2, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o or bldg dept records. noted: garage converted into living quarters. 1 sro w/entry door installed. remainder of garage space used to install 3 pc bathroom,toilet and
Oct 13, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34622751z issued on 12.6.07. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
Oct 13, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in notice of violation #34622751z issued on 12/06/07 for work without a permit. altered garage into residence use. remedy: comply with the commissione
Aug 15, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to correct violating conditions noted in ecb nov #34622751z for work w/o a permit. altered garage into residential use. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
Jun 14, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Noted in nov#34622751z work w/o a permit altered garage into residential use rem: comply w/ the comms order
Apr 11, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio #34622751z for work w/o permit altered garage into residential use. no record of correction.remedy: comply w/comm's order & obtain permit.
Feb 1, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio#34622751z for work w/o permit @ garage converted into residential space removed garage door & installed wall etc. no record of correction.remedy:comply w/comm's
Oct 12, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ comm's order to correct vio# 34622751z for work w/o permit removed garage door & installed brick wall door & converted garage to residential use no record of correction remedy: comply w/ co
Aug 20, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts failure to comply w/ an order of the comm note respondent failed to correct the violating condition cited in nov#34622751x remove garage door and replace same w/ a brick wall & window rem; comply
Mar 13, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction for nov # 34743737n pursuant to 28-204.2 rem ;comply with order
Sep 16, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to correct ecb#346227512 for illegal removal of garage door. no record of correction with dob. rem: comply with order!
Sep 16, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec 28-201.1 misc viol: fail to comply w/comm order to obtain permits for removal of the garage door. installed brick wall as per 34622751z.remedy: obtain dob work permits.
Apr 22, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec 28-201.1 failure to comply w/ comms order to correct vio#34622751z for work w/o permit removed garage door & installed brick wall w/ window residential use no record of correction remedy comply w/ comms ord
Sep 30, 2008 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply with commissoner's order to correct vio #346227512 for work w/o permit removal garage door & installed a brick wall & windows in front in place w/o permit n/a no record.remedy:comply with com
Apr 22, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at ground floor front of above premisesgarage door has been removed & replaced w/brick wall & window. remedy:obtain a permit or obtain a permit to restore premises to prior legal
Dec 6, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records (sro) single room occupancys created @ basement, fixtures present. remedy: restore premises to legal occupancy.
Sep 7, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 16, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 16, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Boiler
Mar 12, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 12, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2014 · Apt NA
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2014 · Apt 2NDF
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Feb 28, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 25, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Feb 25, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 25, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 25, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Feb 21, 2012 · Apt GRDFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 21, 2012 · Apt GRDFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt BSMT
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 19, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 19, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Oct 19, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 19, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 19, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Aug 31, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 31, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 17, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 26, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 7, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 7, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 7, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 7, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Apr 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Apr 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 1, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 2, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 2, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 2, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1940
- Floors
- 1
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,076 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,300 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 4781 / 31
- Assessed value
- $41,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #825691, last renewed Feb 6, 2025.
Questions about 840 East 51 Street
Who owns 840 East 51 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dushanbe LLC.
Does 840 East 51 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 59 housing violations at this property.
Is 840 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 840 East 51 Street built?
City records list 1940 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 840 East 51 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.