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269 51 Street, Brooklyn — Grade A | OpenStoop

269 51 STREET, Brooklyn

Building Health Grade: A (100/100)

Year Built: 1910 · Units: 3

269 51 Street

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Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 26 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

Moderate Confidence

This building is in excellent condition — well-maintained and fully compliant

No red flags found. Standard due diligence recommended.

269 51 Street is a walkup apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn with 3 residential units. It carries a Grade A health score — one of the cleaner records in its peer group, with no open violations or active complaints. Our analysis reviewed 36 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar small prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (11220)

7,544 buildings in this zip code

72nd

Better than 72% of buildings in 11220

Above average

Avg score: 91

WorstBest in 11220

Clean record

No open violations, no complaints, no liens — this building is well-maintained and fully compliant.

Score Breakdown

Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold

No issues

Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations

No issues

Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building

96Excellent

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

No issues

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

No issues

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

No issues

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

No issues

Violations by Year— No recent activity

Total: 7 violations · Peak: 3 in 2006

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

19

Financial

10

Violations

7

Total: 36 events across 3 categories

Key Statistics

0

Housing Violations

City-documented problems with living conditions

0

Class C (Hazardous)

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

0

Building Violations

Department of Buildings code violations

0

Building Complaints

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

0

Permits Issued

Approved construction or renovation work

1910

Built 116 years ago

Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Nov 7, 1985

Assignment

Recorded

Dec 8, 1983

Mortgage — $25,000

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Assignment

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

No tax liens found for this property.

No litigation records found for this property.

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

High Priority (10)

Complaint

Dec 4, 2017• 8 years ago

CLOSE

FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR [EMERGENCY] (Apt BSMT)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BSMT

Space Type: ENTRANCE/FOYER

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Nov 3, 2017

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.

Complaint

Jan 21, 2010• 16 years ago

CLOSE

ELECTRIC — LIGHTING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2FR)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2FR

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jan 19, 2010

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.

Complaint

Jan 21, 2010• 16 years ago

CLOSE

HEATING — HEAT RELATED [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2FR)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2FR

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jan 19, 2010

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.

Complaint

Jan 9, 2010• 16 years ago

CLOSE

HEATING — HEAT RELATED [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2FR)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2FR

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jan 8, 2010

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.

Complaint

Dec 26, 2009• 16 years ago

CLOSE

HEATING — HEAT RELATED [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2FR)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2FR

Space Type: ENTIRE BUILDING

Unit Type: BUILDING

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Dec 21, 2009

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.

Complaint

Dec 26, 2009• 16 years ago

CLOSE

HEATING — HEAT RELATED [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2FR)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2FR

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Dec 24, 2009

Resolution: More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following co

Complaint

Mar 31, 2008• 18 years ago

CLOSE

APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE [EMERGENCY] (Apt BSMT)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BSMT

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Dec 18, 2007

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.

Complaint

Mar 31, 2008• 18 years ago

CLOSE

APPLIANCE — REFRIGERATOR [EMERGENCY] (Apt BSMT)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BSMT

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Dec 18, 2007

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.

Complaint

Dec 26, 2007• 18 years ago

CLOSE

HEATING — HEAT RELATED [EMERGENCY] (Apt BSMT)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BSMT

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Dec 18, 2007

Resolution: More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following co

Complaint

Dec 26, 2007• 18 years ago

CLOSE

HEATING — HEAT RELATED [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Dec 18, 2007

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.

Medium Priority (4)

Safety Complaint

May 4, 2017• 8 years ago

C2

DOB Complaint #45

Category: 45

Disposition: C2

Disposition Date: 09/02/2017

Inspection Date: 09/02/2017

Unit: ERT

Safety Complaint

Jan 14, 2010• 16 years ago

A8

DOB Complaint #45

Category: 45

Disposition: A8

Disposition Date: 06/01/2010

Inspection Date: 05/25/2010

Unit: BKLYN

Complaint

Mar 31, 2008• 18 years ago

CLOSE

GENERAL — DOORS [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt BSMT)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: BSMT

Space Type: ENTRANCE

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Dec 18, 2007

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.

Complaint

Mar 31, 2008• 18 years ago

CLOSE

GENERAL — FLOOR [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt BSMT)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: BSMT

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Dec 18, 2007

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.

Informational (4)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

Tax Year 2027 Market Value: $1,192,000

Year Built: 1,910

Building Class: C0

Gross Area: 2,320 sqft

Units: 3

Stories: 2

Zoning: M12D

Assessed Value: $71,520

Market Value: $1,192,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 3 months ago

Assessed

Tax Year 2026 Market Value: $1,086,000

Year Built: 1,910

Building Class: C0

Gross Area: 2,320 sqft

Units: 3

Stories: 2

Zoning: M12D

Assessed Value: $65,160

Market Value: $1,086,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2025• 1 year ago

Assessed

Tax Year 2025 Market Value: $1,036,000

Year Built: 1,910

Building Class: C0

Gross Area: 2,320 sqft

Units: 3

Stories: 2

Zoning: M12D

Assessed Value: $62,160

Market Value: $1,036,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2024• 2 years ago

Assessed

Tax Year 2024 Market Value: $1,209,000

Year Built: 1,910

Building Class: C0

Gross Area: 2,320 sqft

Units: 3

Stories: 2

Zoning: M12D

Assessed Value: $72,540

Market Value: $1,209,000

Other Events (2)

Code Violation

May 25, 2010• 15 years ago

RESOLVE

Unknown: RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLY APPROVED # OF FAMILIES. HPD

Type: Unknown

ECB Status: RESOLVE

Severity: CLASS - 2

Penalty: $0

Amount Paid: $0

Balance Due: $0

Hearing: DISMISSED

Respondent: CRUZ JOSE A

Law: 28-210.1 RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALL

Code Violation

May 25, 2010• 15 years ago

ACTIVE

Construction: WORK W/O A PERMIT AT TIME OF INSP OBSERVED THE ILLEGAL CREATION OF A CLASS A DWELLING UNIT AT THE CE — $4,000 penalty

Type: Construction

ECB Status: ACTIVE

Severity: CLASS - 2

Penalty: $4,000

Amount Paid: $0

Balance Due: $0

Hearing: WRITTEN OFF

Respondent: CRUZ JOSE A

Law: 28-105.1 WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT

Property Details

Year Built

1910

Total Units

3

Residential Units

3

Building Class

C0

Location

BBL

3007890049

Zipcode

11220

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This report is an informational tool based on publicly available government records and does not constitute a “consumer report” under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Building grades are editorial opinions and should not be used as the sole basis for housing, lending, or employment decisions. Data sourced from HPD, DOB, DOF, ECB, FDNY, 311, and other NYC agencies. Report errors to data@openstoop.com. See our Terms and Privacy Policy.