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255 West 51st Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

3
DOB Complaints
2
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

98
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 98% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 255 West 51st Street

The six-story building at 255 West 51st Street in the Theater District, managed by owner Jose Portuhondo, has experienced several notable incidents in recent years, with particular concerns regarding building systems and maintenance compliance. Most recently, in February 2025, there was an emergency heat and hot water complaint affecting the entire building, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection.

The building has multiple active violations related to boiler maintenance, with fines totaling $3,125 for failure to submit required annual boiler inspection reports between 2019-2024. An elevator safety issue was documented in July 2020 regarding a missing door zone restrictor, though this was resolved. The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug and rodent control compliance, with four consecutive years (2020-2023) showing zero reported infestations, and the most recent rodent inspection in July 2023 passed.

Multiple food establishment inspections have occurred between 2019-2025, with the most recent being a food worker hygiene complaint in March 2025. Documentation shows that annual bedbug reporting requirements have been met in recent years, though there were violations noted in 2021-2022 regarding filing annual bedbug reports, which were subsequently closed. The building's elevator system has been a recurring focus of complaints, with inspections in 2018 and 2025 showing no violations at the time of inspection, but historical complaints suggest ongoing monitoring of this system may be warranted.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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255 West 51st Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 20% of buildings in Theater District.

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1920
Total area 8396 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
2
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 850 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019
  • 255 West 51st St, New York, NY 10019
  • 259 West 51st St, New York, NY 10019
  • 265 West 51st St, New York, NY 10019

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255 West 51st Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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255 West 51st Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 255 West 51st Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-02-062025-02-11Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 255 West 51st Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-04-01ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2023-03-15ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2022-02-15ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2021-04-01ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 255 West 51st Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-12 11:45Food EstablishmentFood Worker HygieneClosedDOHMH
2025-02-06 22:05HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-03-12 16:39Food EstablishmentFood SpoiledClosedDOHMH
2019-10-05 00:58Food EstablishmentLetter GradingClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 255 West 51st Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16909332025-03-14CLOSEDElevator: Multiple Devices on Property2025-06-03No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-06-03)
15485822020-07-24CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2020-07-24Oath Violation Served (2020-07-27)
14847232018-07-21CLOSEDAfter Hours Work – Illegal2018-07-28No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2018-07-28)
14845822018-07-19CLOSEDSEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit2018-08-01No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2018-08-15)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 255 West 51st Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2024-10-22
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 255 West 51st Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 255 West 51st Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-05-010002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-03-200002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-160002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-020002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 255 West 51st Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2023-07-25CompliancePassed
2014-03-13InitialPassed
2012-12-07InitialPassed
2011-07-06InitialPassed
2010-10-01CompliancePassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 255 West 51st Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 255 West 51st Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 255 West 51st Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-06-0737028583X850 EIGHTH LLCFAILURE TO FILE REQUIRED ANNUAL BOILER INSPECTION REPORTS FOR LOW-PRESSURE BOILER 086968 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES OF THE DEPARTMENT. 1RCNY & 103-01(D)(1) REQUIRES THAT AN ANNUAL INSPECTION REPORT FOR LOW-PRACTIVE3125.03125.0
2020-07-2439025888XUNAVAILABLE OWNERCEASE USE, CAR DOOR ZONE RESTRICTOR MISSING THIS IS A SAFETY DEVICE TO ENSURE ELEVATOR PASSENGERS SAFETY, PROVIDE RESTRICTOR AND CONTACT NYCDOB EIR @ BUILDINGS.NYC. GOV AND 212-393-2435 TO RETURN DEVICE TO SERVRESOLVE3125.03125.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 255 West 51st Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 255 West 51st Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 255 West 51st Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 255 West 51st Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 255 West 51st Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 255 West 51st Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

DateTypeResult
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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 255 West 51st Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 255 West 51st Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 255 West 51st Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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