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5-26 51 Avenue

Queens, NY 11101BBL 4-00034-0034Map

Owner of record: Bell Gerard F

5-26 51 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Queens, 11101. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bell Gerard F. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 5 of the 22 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
23

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 6, 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
2
About 33% of the building's 6 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 · 22

  • 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.

    May 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 11, 2025

    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.

    Mar 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 24, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and all walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 24, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    May 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Mar 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of vermin waterbugs. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window lock. at south 2 window. in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling. in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling. in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window lock. at north 2 window. in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items. at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect bulging wall. at east. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Oct 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Oct 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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, 1st story

    Jan 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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., 1st story

    Jan 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors front entrance door to building , 1st story

    Jan 14, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 7, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Exposed wires,missing plate for electric box in ceiling,seal base of chimney,termination of combustion air not 30" high,correct violations & send in certificate of correction

    Nov 23, 2021 · Penalty $312

    Active

Complaints

  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 19, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 19, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Nov 19, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 20, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 20, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 7, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 7, 2022 · Apt 2LR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 24, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 13, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 28, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 27, 2015 · Apt 3YT

    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 (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,425 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
M1-4/R6B
Community board
402
Council district
26
Block / lot
34 / 34
Assessed value
$671,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #402874, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.

Questions about 5-26 51 Avenue

Who owns 5-26 51 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bell Gerard F.

Does 5-26 51 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 5-26 51 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 5-26 51 Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 5-26 51 Avenue?

It has 6 residential units.

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