Building and Landlord Data Analysis Report

246 East 51st Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

5
DOB Complaints
55
311 Housing Calls
22
Housing Violations
2
Permits

Risk Assessment

88
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 88% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 246 East 51st Street

246 East 51st Street is a 6-story, 21-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1926, currently owned by Barry Manson. The property has experienced multiple maintenance issues in 2024, with several Housing Maintenance Code complaints logged in July 2024, including problems with doors, windows, flooring, plumbing fixtures, and pest issues.

Notably, there are ongoing violations related to building safety, including an open violation from July 2024 regarding a security shoe on the fire escape ladder, and multiple open violations from August 2023 in Apartment 5 concerning missing smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and door issues. The building has undergone various inspections for rodent activity, with some failures noted in 2022 and 2024, though recent inspections have shown passing results. The property has a history of regulatory interactions, including health inspections for unsanitary conditions and pest control, with the most recent rodent inspection in February 2025 passing.

Multiple 311 service requests have been filed in 2024, primarily for access-related issues where inspectors could not gain entry to assess reported conditions. The building's history also includes several violations related to fire safety equipment and door functionality, particularly affecting safety features such as self-closing doors and fire escape access. Inspection records show some improvement in recent years regarding bedbug reporting and pest control measures, with all reported infestations showing zero counts.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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246 East 51st StreetBuilding Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Midtown.

Building Characteristics

Total units 21
Year built 1926
Total area 15210 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

5
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
22
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
55
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
2
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
14
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
2
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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246 East 51st Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

NYC housing court and civil court records. Name matching only; verify parties are actually the owners by reviewing the case files!

246 East 51st Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units 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 246 East 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
2024-07-122024-08-13Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2024-07-122024-08-13Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-07-122024-08-13Plumbing-Bathtub/showerNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-07-122024-08-13Door/window-Window FrameNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-07-122024-08-13Door/window-Window FrameEmergencyCLOSE

Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 246 East 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
2024-07-31AOpenNoneNone§ 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER WELDED SHOE OF DROP LADDER AT FIRE ESCAPE AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPENone
2024-04-01AOpenNoneNone(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
2023-09-19COpenNone5§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT DOOR LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2023-08-26BOpenNone5§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2023-08-26CCloseNone5§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 5, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone

311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 246 East 51st Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-07-14 13:08DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW FRAMEClosedHPD
2024-07-14 13:06FLOORING/STAIRSFLOORClosedHPD
2024-07-14 13:06DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW FRAMEClosedHPD
2024-07-14 13:05DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2024-07-14 13:03UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD

DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 246 East 51st Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16588652024-01-25CLOSEDStorefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – ILLEGAL2024-01-30Oath Violation Served (2024-01-30)
16212502022-10-26CLOSEDConstruction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits2022-12-12No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-12-12)
15926802022-02-10CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2022-02-11Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-02-11)
15927002022-02-10CLOSEDDebris – Excessive2022-03-23Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-03-23)
15351382020-02-01CLOSEDSidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/NONE/NO PMT/NO CERT2020-02-26Oath Violation Served (2020-02-26)

DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 246 East 51st Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 246 East 51st Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 246 East 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
2022-12-050002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-08-250002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-010002019-11-012020-10-31

Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 246 East 51st Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-02-13InitialPassed
2024-05-03InitialPassed
2023-06-06CompliancePassed
2023-05-05InitialFailed for Other R
2022-07-25CompliancePassed

HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 246 East 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

OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 246 East 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

ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 246 East 51st Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-01-1939104708P51ST EAST STREET OWNERS COBSERVED AT EXP.1, SEVERAL SIGNS ILLEGALLY INSTALLED (1-SIGN/AWNING "CONVENIENCE STORE 246 51 ST", 1-SIGN "CONVENIENCE STORE PRINT SERVICE PASSPORT PHOTO", 1-SIGN "SUSHI YOU", 1-SIGN "PSYCHIC READINGS") ONTO THRESOLVE125.00.0
2020-02-2635447171N51ST EAST STREET OWNERS CSHED EXTEND NOTE:AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION,I OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHEDERECTED AT EXPOSURE ONE.I ALSO OBSERVED THAT THE SIDEWALK SHED WAS NOTEXTENDED BEYOND THE PROPERTY LINE AS REQUIRED.THE DECKING OF THE SIDEWRESOLVE655.00.0

Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 246 East 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

Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 246 East 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

Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 246 East 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

Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 246 East 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

Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 246 East 51st Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 246 East 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

Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration

Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 246 East 51st Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 246 East 51st Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 246 East 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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