871 51 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-05644-0048Map
Owner of record: Li, Kwong Yu
871 51 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Li, Kwong Yu. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 9 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 7
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 14
- 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.
May 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jun 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 27, 2024
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, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 2023
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.
Mar 20, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 10, 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 22, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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 6, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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 6, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 2, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 2, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 2, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification
DOB building violations · 2
- Construction other optional
Work without a permit. work noted: having cut curb at frornt side yard of premises and create parking space approx 8' x 30'. at the time of inspection car was parked at side of premises remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises to prior legal condition
May 29, 1998
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 2, 1991
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
ECB violations · 2
- Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: having cut curb at front/side yard of premises & create parking space approx 8'x30'. at time of inspection 1car w/ plate #ntl115 parked at side of bldg. remedy: obtain a permit.
May 29, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building dept redords legal occupancy from 4 family to 6 family by illegal construction of z basement apartments. work without a permit interior alteration creat
Aug 2, 1991 · Penalty $280
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 11, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2013 · Apt 871
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 28, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2004 · Apt 1FLR
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,120 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,005 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 43
- Block / lot
- 5644 / 48
- Assessed value
- $385,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #324627, last renewed Oct 15, 2025.
Questions about 871 51 Street
Who owns 871 51 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Li, Kwong Yu.
Does 871 51 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 871 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 871 51 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 871 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.