211 East 51st Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

211 East 51st Street is a 13-story, 71-unit residential building located in Midtown, built in 1958 and currently owned by David Cohen. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most recent being an indoor air quality complaint involving chemical vapors in April 2025. A concerning pattern emerged in late 2023 when the building received complaints about heat and hot water issues, though HPD's inspection could not gain access to verify these claims.

There has also been repeated documentation of indoor air quality concerns, with a similar complaint filed in October 2022. The building faced regulatory challenges as evidenced by active violations from 2022 related to the failure to file the required FISP Cycle 9A technical report, as well as multiple active violations dating from 2019 regarding elevator inspection requirements. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports since 2019 showing zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units.

Similarly, rodent inspections have consistently resulted in passing grades from 2010 through 2025, suggesting effective pest management. Historical violations include a 2018 issue with exterior building facade maintenance that resulted in a $1,250 penalty, though this was resolved. The building's management has faced challenges in maintaining proper documentation and compliance with various city requirements, as shown by violations related to annual bedbug reporting and energy benchmarking requirements. While the property maintained its rodent-free status for over a decade and has shown no bedbug infestations, the recent pattern of indoor air quality issues and heating system complaints raises concerns about ongoing maintenance challenges.