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2251 81 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06289-0056Map

Owner of record: 2251 Realty LLC

2251 81 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1922 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 22 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 2251 Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 128 housing violations here, most recently on July 10, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 22 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
128
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
1,544

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 10, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
22
About 100% of the building's 22 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 128

  • B

    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 c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt C5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt C5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at boiler room at basement

    Dec 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door at south at boiler room at basement

    Dec 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of slide bolt arranged for padlock installed at door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north at east located at apt d5, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt D5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt d5, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt D5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt d5, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt D5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt d5, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt D5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of the baby carriage, at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 16, 2024 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 16, 2024 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the bathroom located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt C5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt C5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from east at south wall door frame in the foyer located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt C5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt C5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from east at south wall door frame in the foyer located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt C5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, south wall in the foyer located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt C5

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt C5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt C5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt C5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the bathroom located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt C5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt C5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the south wall in the bathroom located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt C5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt C5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from south at west wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt C5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from east at south wall door in the foyer located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt C5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt C5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt C5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires and broken electrical breaker panel at north wall in the kitchen located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt C5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sink wood base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt C5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the waste pipe at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt C5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt C5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from west at north wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt C5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt C5

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, south wall in the kitchen located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt C5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at floor and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 20, 2022 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors to the boiler room at cellar

    Mar 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt d5, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 8, 2020 · Apt D5

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar

    Dec 8, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed on door leading to fire escape window in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt d5, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 8, 2020 · Apt D5

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt d5, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 8, 2020 · Apt D5

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt d5, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 8, 2020 · Apt D5

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt d5, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 8, 2020 · Apt D5

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt d5, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 8, 2020 · Apt D5

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the bathroom located at apt b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 14, 2020 · Apt B5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser at south wall in the bathroom located at apt b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 14, 2020 · Apt B5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; in the entire apartment located at apt b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 14, 2020 · Apt B5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on 4th story balcony, 1st stack from east at north (rear)

    Aug 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 19, 2024 · Apt A1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 7, 2022 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Cabinet

    Oct 8, 2022 · Apt C5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 8, 2022 · Apt C5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 8, 2022 · Apt C5

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 28, 2022 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2021 · Apt C2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2020 · Apt D5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 27, 2020 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 3, 2020 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 3, 2020 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 3, 2020 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2020 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 16, 2019 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 16, 2019 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 16, 2019 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Feb 20, 2019 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2019 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 11, 2019 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2018 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 26, 2018 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 26, 2018 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2018 · Apt C4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 22, 2018 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 3, 2018 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 9, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 9, 2018 · Apt B4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 27, 2018 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 25, 2018 · Apt B4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 17, 2018 · Apt B4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 27, 2018 · Apt B4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 21, 2018 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 21, 2018 · Apt B3

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 21, 2018 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 21, 2018 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2018 · Apt A1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2018 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2018 · Apt C3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2014 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 13, 2013 · Apt 1A

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1922
Floors
4
Residential units
22
Building area
17,655 ft²
Lot area
6,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
311
Council district
43
Block / lot
6289 / 56
Assessed value
$648,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #325128, last renewed Aug 18, 2025.

Questions about 2251 81 Street

Who owns 2251 81 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 2251 Realty LLC.

Does 2251 81 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 128 housing violations at this property.

Is 2251 81 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 22 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 2251 81 Street built?

City records list 1922 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 2251 81 Street?

It has 22 residential units.

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