1536 51 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11219BBL 3-05465-0021Map
Owner of record: 1536 51st Street LLC
1536 51 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1941 in Brooklyn, 11219. It has 42 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 1536 51st Street LLC. HPD has recorded 193 housing violations here, most recently on March 6, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 41 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 193
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 21
- HPD complaints
- 188
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 193
- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 2nd stack from east at south building front at fire escape, 2nd story
Mar 6, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of kids cart and bicycle at the intermediate landing, at public hall stairs, 6th story
Dec 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose detached wood door at frame 1st from east at south in the kitchen located at apt f3, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt F3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Dec 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of baby carriages, carts and household items at public hall, 6th story
Dec 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at the vestibule door, at public hall, 1st story
Dec 24, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the door, in the entrance located at apt f3, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt F3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt f3, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt F3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt f3, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt F3
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt f3, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt F3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt f3, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt F3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles, in the kitchen located at apt f3, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt F3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt f3, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt F3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt f3, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt F3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt f3, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt F3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt f3, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt F3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt f3, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt F3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of kids cart and bicycle at the intermediate landing, at public hall stairs, 6th story
Dec 23, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of shopping carts,wagon, and baby carriage throughout at public hall, 6th story
Dec 23, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Dec 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door, at public hall, 1st story
Dec 23, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door from bulkhead to roof at public hall
Sep 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at west wall at public hall stairs, 1st story
Sep 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Sep 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at public hall stairs, 1st story
Sep 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Remove the broken or defective flooring and pave the floor with 4 inches of concrete at west yard
Sep 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the area yard
Sep 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of overgrown vegetation at east yard
Sep 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration compactor closet doors screwed shut at all stories at public hall
Sep 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at bulkhead at public hall
Sep 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling and walls bulkhead at public hall
Sep 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable sliding bolt with eye capable of beind a padlocked the bulkhead door leading to roof at public hall
Sep 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the area at cellar
Sep 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the private hallway located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at window lower sash in the bathroom located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective floor ceramic tiles in the bathroom located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing handle at door at entrance in the bathroom located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at entrance in the bathroom located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at hot water fixtures at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash, 2nd window from north at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling at south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet, 1st from east at south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 19
- Construction other optional
Atoi observed fire escape drop ladder is obstructed by a wooden canopy that is attached to the building at rear yard and exp #4, secondary means of egress blocked.
Mar 31, 2026
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 3, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 1, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 28, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 15, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 28, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 21, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 13, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 5, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 29, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 14, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 20, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 28, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p3241
Oct 20, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p3241
Nov 1, 1999
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 21
- Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order. for work without a permit for vio#39157431k. as of 10/8/2026., comply with commissioner's order
Oct 8, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order. for work without a permit for vio#39157448r . no permit on file as of 10/8/2026., comply with commissioner's order
Oct 8, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order. for work without a permit for vio#39157452j. no permit on file as of 10/8/2026., comply with commissioner's order
Oct 8, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. no certificate of correction on file for vio#39182597p. as of 10/8/2026., file a certificate
Oct 8, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. no certificate of correction on file for vio#39182692n . as of 10/8/2026., file a certificat
Oct 8, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. no certificate of correction on file for vio#39182697m .as of 10/8/2026., file a certificate
Oct 8, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at exposure#4 fire escape pathway obstructed by steel door with combination knob locking device and household garbage. condi
Mar 31, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Atoi observed work against stop work order #3a25875 issued on 08/18/2025 for work at rear yard. wooden structure currently present., comply with stop work order
Mar 31, 2026 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 1
Atoi observed fire escape drop ladder is obstructed by a wooden canopy that is attached to the building at rear yard and exp #4, secondary means of egress blocked., remove obstruction
Mar 31, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Observed during inspection, sanitary piping (plumbing work) done at cellar level., obtain permit
Aug 18, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active
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- Class - 1
Observed extensive construction work being done in cellar and rear yard. removal of masonry wall, installation of metal studs and wood frame wall. exterior; excavation/lowering of grade and creation of new conc
Aug 18, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Note observed during inspection general electrical wiring done to provide temporary lighting., obtain permit
Aug 18, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
06i11,98u15. 06i11-gate switch roller is damaged; 98u15-cat5 tag is not on the governor.
Aug 30, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
15i10,08v01,56y10,56y13,59b07,1001507,60x10,68m07,71m07. 08v-adjust leveling on 1st flr; 56y-repair and seal oil leak; 59b-provide proper cotter pin on brake arm; 100-15-provide service tag on fire extinguish
Sep 9, 2015 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
70o02,08a01,05b01,05o02,03#09. 70-clean pit; 08-adjust leveling; 05- car door slamming; 05-clean car door; 03-remove trash elevator.
Jan 10, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
100j01,08v01,01b10,02b10,53y02,16h11,77m07,76o02,33e01,52b07,52m07,16i11,56y13,59y13,42m07,43x10,61g11,57q03,21j05. 100j-adjust toe guard 08v-adjust fl stops 01,02b-muted beu 53y-clean for proper insp 16h-repla
Apr 28, 2010
Resolve - Non-hazardous
11q03 46b07 14m07 74m07 20l11 74b09 52o02 46b provide antispin hoistcables 74m capitacy plate 20l up dir call 1st fl not work 74b remove noise in shaft when car goes up 52o clean brake drum (oil)
Dec 15, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
34l, 57o. replace traveling cables.
Sep 8, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
39r 39-traction sheave was removed to be regroved without a permit an d car in service without being inspected by this dept. correct this matter.
May 20, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08v,09h,16h,57o,75u.
Mar 1, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08i,11q,14b,15h,17q,73o,
Jun 27, 1992
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt F3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt F3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 12, 2025 · Apt 6F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 10, 2023 · Apt F1F2F3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 10, 2023 · Apt F1F2F3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 10, 2023 · Apt F1F2F3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 15, 2023 · Apt B1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 15, 2023 · Apt B1
Close
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- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 15, 2023 · Apt B1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 15, 2023 · Apt B1
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jul 15, 2023 · Apt B1
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jul 15, 2023 · Apt B1
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 15, 2023 · Apt B1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 15, 2023 · Apt B1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 15, 2023 · Apt B1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 15, 2023 · Apt B1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt B1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt A3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2022 · Apt A3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2022 · Apt A3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt A3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 24, 2022 · Apt C
Close - General
Mailbox
Jul 2, 2021 · Apt C2
Close - General
Mailbox
Jun 24, 2021 · Apt C2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 5, 2017 · Apt A3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 5, 2017 · Apt A3
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 5, 2017 · Apt A3
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 5, 2017 · Apt A3
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 25, 2017 · Apt A3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 25, 2017 · Apt A3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 25, 2017 · Apt A3
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 25, 2017 · Apt A3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 20, 2016 · Apt E7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 20, 2016 · Apt E7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 20, 2016 · Apt E7
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jun 27, 2016 · Apt E6
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 20, 2016 · Apt C4
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 17, 2016 · Apt D3
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 17, 2016 · Apt D3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 17, 2016 · Apt D3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 17, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2013 · Apt D7
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2013 · Apt D7
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Nov 21, 2013 · Apt D7
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Nov 21, 2013 · Apt D7
Close - General
Windows
Nov 21, 2013 · Apt D7
Close - General
Windows
Nov 21, 2013 · Apt D7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 21, 2013 · Apt D7
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1941
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 42
- Building area
- 35,150 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,018 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 44
- Block / lot
- 5465 / 21
- Assessed value
- $1,050,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #322004, last renewed Sep 26, 2025.
Questions about 1536 51 Street
Who owns 1536 51 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1536 51st Street LLC.
Does 1536 51 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 193 housing violations at this property.
Is 1536 51 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 41 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 98% of its 42 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1536 51 Street built?
City records list 1941 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1536 51 Street?
It has 42 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.