The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. More recorded distress than 54% of 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 6-24-unit residential buildings is 16.3 penalty
points per 10 units; this building carries 20. In ZIP 10019, 65% of residential buildings hold an A and
4% grade D or F.
How grades work
this building
A
B
C
Among 46,798 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more
Open with the city right now
Open HPD violations
19 total — 7 class C (immediately hazardous), 2 class B, 10 class A. Oldest open since 1987-05-07.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
Patterns
No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.
No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.
What 311 hears from this address
3 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Noise (3).
Filed construction activity
$17,000 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (1 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively
the owner maintains the building. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not
capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.
Rent-stabilization signals
Yes
Built before 1974 (1910)
Yes
Six or more residential units (6)
No
421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll
2 of 3 signals present. This is the classic profile of a rent-stabilized building (pre-1974, 6+ units) — many units in such buildings remain stabilized. The definitive answer for any unit:
request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).
Registered with HPD — the names behind the building
Registered owner(s)
329 W 51ST STREET GROUP LLC
Head officer
JEAN-PIERRE TOUCHARD
Managing agent
HOUSEBOOK REALTY LLC
Last registered
2019-08-28
as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration
What the city thinks it's worth
Tax year
City market value
Assessed value
2025
$1,997,000
$898,650
2026
$2,396,000
$1,078,200
2027
$2,875,000
$1,293,750
The city's market estimate has risen
44% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
Building systems
Heating fuel
NO2FUEL
Flood exposure
Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).
Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.
Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.
No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.
Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps
(cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.
Getting around
Subway
50 St — C E · 450 ft straight-line (about a 2-minute walk) · station accessibility: partial (Downtown only) 50 St — 1 · 1,000 ft straight-line (about a 5-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: 8 Av / W 52 St — M20 M104 · 550 ft
Citi Bike
8 Ave & W 52 St · 450 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and
Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.
3 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.
311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong.
Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints
appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box
on this page.
Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $475,000 on
1991-12-23 (lender: Cafe Des Sports INC). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
1991-12-23
Mortgage $475,000 — from 329 WEST 51 STREET CORP to CAFE DES SPORTS INC
$475,000
Ten-year activity
20100
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
14
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
EnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systems
Show as table
Year
Enforcement
Housing & tenants
Health & systems
Total
2017
1
1
2
4
2018
0
1
2
3
2019
2
1
2
5
2020
0
2
1
3
2021
0
3
2
5
2022
0
10
4
14
2023
0
6
2
8
2024
0
5
2
7
2025
0
2
2
4
2026
0
1
2
3
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HPD class A: (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 HPD
2026-01-20
Boiler inspection
2025-11-17
HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
The full timeline
2026
2026-05-13Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-04-29HPD class A: (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 HPD
2026-01-20Boiler inspection
2025
2025-11-17HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2025-07-30Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-06-04HPD class A: (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 HPD
2025-01-14Boiler inspection
2024
2024-11-22HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2024-04-01HPD class A: (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 HPD
2023-11-15HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2023-07-05Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-03-16HPD class A: (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 HPD
2022-11-02HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2022-02-16HPD class A: (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 HPD
2022-02-16HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2022-01-26Rodent inspection: Passed
2022-01-06Boiler inspection
2021
2021-06-29311: Homeless Person Assistance
2021-06-17Rodent inspection: Passed
2021-04-01HPD class A: (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 HPD
2021-04-01HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2021-01-06Boiler inspection
2020
2020-06-27311: Drug Activity — Use Outside
2020-02-06311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2017-11-06HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2017-08-18Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-02-24DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT
2017-01-26Rodent inspection: Passed
2016
2016-10-26HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2016-03-30Permit EW — ISSUED
2016-03-29Job filed: INSTALL NEW CHIMNEY LINER AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.$17,000
2014-05-21DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2014-05-15DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
2014-05-06ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO CONTAINED IN NOTICE OF VIOLATION # 35033445L ISSUED ON 11/22/13. FOR WORK W/O A P$6,000
2014-05-06ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OFCORRECTION W/ THE DEPT. OF BLDG FOR NOTICE OF VIOLATION # 35$800
2014-03-06Permit AL — ISSUED
2014-03-02ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO CORRECT CONDITIONS CITED IN NOV #35033445L. NOTED: OBSERVED EXPOSED BX ELECTRICAL $2,400
2014-03-02ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO CORRECT CONDITIONS CITED IN NOV #34915682N. NOTED: NO PERMIT FOR 3' DEEP CELLAR EX$2,400
2014-03-02ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FIRE STOPPING PER BC 712.3;27-345. NOTED: A 15' X 1' (APPROX) SECTION OF CELLAR STORAGE ROOM CEILING REMAINS W$1,000
2014-02-12DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2014-02-12DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2014-01-31ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV #35033445L ISSUED ON 11.22.13 FOR WORK W/O A PERMIT. EXPOSED ELECTRI$2,400
2014-01-31ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A C/C W/THE DOB FOR NOV #35033444J ISSUED ON 11.22.13 PURSUANT TO 28-204.4 &$800
2014-01-15ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV #34915682N ISSUED ON 5.19.12 FOR WORK W/O A PERMIT. WORK NOTED. CELL$2,400
2013-11-22ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. NO FIRE STOPPING PER BC712.3;27-345 AT CELLAR IN RESTAURANT PREMISES NO FIRE ST$2,500
2013-11-22ECB CLASS - 1 violation: WORK W/O PERMIT. AT CELLAR,EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRING IN CELLAR HALLWAYWALLS & BATHROOM WALLS. REMEDY: OBTAIN ELECTRICAL PERMIT &/O$1,600
2013-11-22ECB CLASS - 2 violation: B254,50A,50B. 50A-REMOVE FLEX TUBING FROM AO SMITH HOT WATER TANK VENT; 50B-PIPE SAFETY OR RELIEF VALVE DISCHARGE DOWN$500
2013-11-22ECB CLASS - 2 violation: B254,32A,15,16.38.50A,50B,50C,50D,50E,50F. 50A-HOT WATER RELIEF ON COIL INCORRECT; 50B-PIPE DRAFT HOOD TO FLUE PIPE AT A 45 DEGREE$500
2013-11-22DOB complaint, category ?
2013-11-22DOB complaint, category ?
2013-07-02311: Building/Use — Illegal Conversion Of Residential Building/Space
2013-07-02DOB complaint, category ?
2013-06-28311: General Construction/Plumbing — Illegal Conversion Of Commercial Bldg/Space To Other Uses
2013-03-01DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT
2013-02-15311: Water System — No Water/Low Pressure (WA5)
2013-01-27311: Food Establishment — Ventilation
2012
2012-10-03ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DOB FOR NOTICE OF VIOLATION #34915682$800
2012-10-03ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED: 12 STEP STEEL/MASONRY STAIR TO CELLAR,HAS NO HANDRAIL. THERE IS A METAL $1,000
2012-08-27Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-08-08DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2012-08-08DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2012-06-07Job filed: PROPOSED RENOVATION OF THE CELLAR AND 3' EXCAVATION IN THE CELLAR. NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY USE OR MEANS OF EGRESS.FILED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS #34915682$15,000
2012-05-19ECB CLASS - 1 violation: WORK W/O A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: CELLAR EXCAVATION OF CONCRETE FLR APPROX 3' DEEP AND APPROX 15' W AT FRONT PART OF CELLAR/UNDERPATH$1,600
2012-05-19ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER: NO FIRE STOPPING ASBC 712.3;27-343 DEFECTS NOTED: CELLAR MISSING FIREPROOF (CEI$1,000
2011-06-09311: Water System — No Water/Low Pressure (WA5)
2011-06-02311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2011-05-13Rodent inspection: Passed
2010
2010-05-20Rodent inspection: Passed
2008
2008-07-24DOB complaint, category ?
2008-06-10DOB complaint, category ?
2005
2005-01-31DOB violation LL6291:
2004
2004-03-30DOB complaint, category ?
2004-02-13DOB violation LL6291:
2003
2003-10-28Job filed: Install fire suppression system, as shown on plan. No change in use, occupancy, oe egress.$3,000
2003-10-28Permit EW — ISSUED
2003-06-12Permit PL — ISSUED
2003-05-28DOB complaint, category ?
2003-05-22Permit EW — ISSUED
2003-05-13Job filed: Interior partition and plumbing work as indicated on plans. Repace existing store front.$30,000
2001
2001-02-27DOB violation LL6291:
1993
1993-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1992
1992-11-23Permit EW — ISSUED
1992-06-25Permit EW — ISSUED
1991
1991-12-23Deed — from CAFE DES SPORTS INC to 329 WEST 51ST ST CORP
1991-12-23Mortgage $475,000 — from 329 WEST 51 STREET CORP to CAFE DES SPORTS INC$475,000
1987
1987-05-14HPD class B: D26-20.08,20.09 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RU
1987-05-07HPD class A: D26-41.15 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND
1987-05-07HPD class A: SECTION 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES,
1987-05-07HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CLG CELLAR AT FRONT.
1987-05-07HPD class A: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE TILE FLOOR AND MARBLE SADDLE 1 STY PUBLIC HALL VESTIBULE.
1987-05-07HPD class A: D26-20.08 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX SIGN
1987-05-07HPD class C: D26-17.10 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO H