1870 51 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11204BBL 3-05468-0034Map

1870 51 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1945 in Brooklyn, 11204. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Berkowitz, Samuel. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 5
ECB violations: 17
HPD complaints: 3

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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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

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 5

Plumbing none
Borough commissioner has issued a notice of immediate stop work order due to applicant withdrawal of application #301795074 as of 07/26/2024
Jul 26, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 25, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 25, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Work without a permit noted: constructing a one story cement block structure on rear of lot approx 22'x25' without first obtaining approvals from this dept. remedy: stop all work! obtain permits if feaside or restore premises to prior legal condition
Jun 14, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 13, 2001
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 17

Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#39028079j issued on 09/03/20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.occupancy contrary to tha
Nov 17, 2021 · Penalty $625
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Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v39028079j issued 9/3/20 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.
Jul 20, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39028082k issued on 09/03/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no permit or application filed to correct violation
Mar 30, 2021
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Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39028079l issued on 09/03/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a cert of c
Mar 30, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
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Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #39028079j issued on 09-03-20 and to file a certificate of correction to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for contrary occupancy contrary t
Dec 3, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
W w/o permit. observed at front yard (expo# 1) illegal curb cut for approx 9 ft long, and being used as illegal parking space for van car with ny plate # dmj 6844., obtain all permits; obtain permit to restore
Sep 3, 2020
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Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with dob. ref to dob records vio # 34296769x, hearing date 09/24/01 hearing status in violation., file a certificate of correc
Sep 3, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o. ref to c/o # b000126703 indicated: 3 stories/2 dwellings/1 car garage. however, observed garage rear side (expo# 3) occupied by one man & illegally converted into c
Sep 3, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
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Class - 1
W w/o permit. rear side of garage (expo #3) illegally convert into class a unit. full height partition installed created 1 bedroom, 3 pcs bath/ full kitchen w/ gas stove. that included unsafe, unauthorized elec
Sep 3, 2020
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Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. defect: insullation panels missing from facades at front & side wall at time of insp. remedy: repair and/or replace insullation panels forthwith
Jan 15, 2006
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Hazardous
Failure to protect adjoining structure during excavation operations. excavated approx. 10'deep x 4' wide x 5' deep at adjoining property 1866 51 st. remedy: stop all work at front immediately except to provide
Dec 19, 2005 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.noted:constructing a one story cement block structure on rear of lot approx 22'x25' without first obtaining approvals from this dept.remedy:stop all work!obtain permits if feasible or reat
Jun 14, 2001
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.work noted:in that fire damage garage been reconstructed with 8" building blocks also 2x6 lumber and plywood roof in progress.remedy:stop all work immediately file plans obtain a permit.ca
Jun 13, 2001 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Workwithout a permit a brick extension. erected a front no permit shower at time of inspection. remedy:obrtain all permits forthwith.
Oct 13, 1993 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. extension has been constructed at front(brick) approx. size 10'x10. remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.
Feb 8, 1993
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Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. built an extension (brick) approx. 10'*10' at front of building. remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.
May 18, 1992 · Penalty $285
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to original use.
Mar 28, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 1
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 1
Close

Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
Feb 4, 2026	$2,999,999	Three family dwellings	3

Building details

Building type: Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built: 1945
Floors: 3
Residential units: 3
Building area: 4,550 ft²
Lot area: 2,705 ft²
Zoning: R5
Community board: 312
Council district: 44
Block / lot: 5468 / 34
Assessed value: $230,040
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 1870 51 Street

Who owns 1870 51 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Berkowitz, Samuel.

Does 1870 51 Street have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 1870 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 1870 51 Street built?

City records list 1945 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1870 51 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.