831 51 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-05644-0065Map
Owner of record: Et Shafer Family Trust
831 51 Street is a two-family home built in 1970 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Et Shafer Family Trust. HPD has recorded 6 housing violations here, most recently on November 28, 2023. 1 of the 6 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 6
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 12
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 · 6
- 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 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 21, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 31, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Sep 11, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 7, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 7, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested.i observed in cellar illegal apt a full kitchen w/gas stove & piping no permits on file therefore no proper testing was performed on gas line.*photos taken*
Jul 11, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/out a permit i observed in cellar illegal apt a full kitchen w/gas stove & piping.gas stove states cellar is for ordinary use only.*photos taken*rem:obtain permit.
Jul 11, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Gas being supplied to bldg w/out insp & certs given by dob.i observed in cellar illegal apt a gas stove installed w/gas piping & stove fullyfunctional & gas being supplied w/out insp &/or cert given by dob.*pho
Jul 11, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 5, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 25, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 19, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 19, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 4, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 4, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 19, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 18, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 8, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 3, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Sep 3, 2011 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1970
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,003 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 43
- Block / lot
- 5644 / 65
- Assessed value
- $94,560
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #818143, last renewed Sep 17, 2025.
Questions about 831 51 Street
Who owns 831 51 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Et Shafer Family Trust.
Does 831 51 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 6 housing violations at this property.
Is 831 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 831 51 Street built?
City records list 1970 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 831 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.