# 51 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

BBL 3000317504 · Block 31 · Lot 7504 · BIN 3000036  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/51-jay-street-3000317504  
Last updated: 2026-11-05 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-05

Also recorded as: 39 Jay St; 45 Jay St; 39-53 Jay St; 201 Water St

## Summary

51 Jay Street (Brooklyn, NY 11201; tax lot BBL 3000317504) is a 76-unit condominium (building class R4: condominium (subtype R4)), built around 1905, on a 27,250 sq ft lot zoned M1-4/R8A. City tax records list the owner as UNAVAILABLE OWNER. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, eight open HPD violations and 12 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 39 311 requests in the past 12 months and four HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “51 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (BBL 3000317504)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/51-jay-street-3000317504. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 8 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 12 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: UNAVAILABLE OWNER
- Building class: R4 – Condominium (subtype R4)
- Year built: 1905
- Floors: 7
- Units: 76 residential / 76 total
- Lot area: 27,250 sq ft · Building area: 112,739 sq ft
- Zoning: M1-4/R8A, MX-2
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-05

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $0, assessed value $0, tax class 2
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

No records found.

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-09-05 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 320580395 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2024-12-04 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00913907-I1: General Construction — MINOR INTERIOR ALTERATION TO TRENCH THE EXISTING SLAB ON GRADE AT THE FIRST FLOOR. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS AND OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2024-12-04, expires 2025-03-31. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-09-16 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01011535-S1: Plumbing — REPLACEMENT (2) NEW GAS FIRED HOT WATER HEATERS WITH INTEGRAL BURNERS. (2) NEW HOT WATER STORAGE TANKS. RECONNECT EXISTING LP GAS LINES. EXISTING UNITS FILED U…. Issued 2024-09-16, expires 2025-07-19. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-08-27 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00913907-S1: Structural — Structural work filed in conjunction with GC application to trench the slab on first floor. Issued 2024-08-27, expires 2025-03-05. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-07-30 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00974338-I1: General Construction — Lighting upgrades for Bank of America. No change to use, egress or occupancy.. Issued 2024-07-30, expires 2024-12-20. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-07-18 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01036420-I1: Foundation — Temporary Foundation. Issued 2024-07-18, expires 2025-03-05. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-07-16 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00913907-S1: Structural — Structural work filed in conjunction with GC application to trench the slab on first floor. Issued 2024-07-16, expires 2024-09-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-06-21 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00940421-I1: Structural — Application filed to repair Vault 5, 6,7 and 7A as per plan. No change in use, egress and occupancy. Issued 2024-06-21, expires 2025-01-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-04-02 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01011535-S1: Plumbing — REPLACEMENT (2) NEW GAS FIRED HOT WATER HEATERS WITH INTEGRAL BURNERS. (2) NEW HOT WATER STORAGE TANKS. RECONNECT EXISTING LP GAS LINES. EXISTING UNITS FILED U…. Issued 2024-04-02, expires 2024-07-19. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-04-02 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01011535-I1: General Construction — NEW 14 GAGE METAL BREACHING. EXISTING UNITS FILED UNDER DOB# 320580395. NO CHANGE IN MEANS OF EGRESS, USE GROUP OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2024-04-02, expires 2025-04-02. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-12-28 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00974433-I1: Suspended Scaffold — Installation of outriggers for facade repair and inspection. Issued 2023-12-28, expires 2024-12-05. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-12-19 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00913907-I1: General Construction — MINOR INTERIOR ALTERATION TO TRENCH THE EXISTING SLAB ON GRADE AT THE FIRST FLOOR. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS AND OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2023-12-19, expires 2024-12-19. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-09-27 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00913907-I1: General Construction — MINOR INTERIOR ALTERATION TO TRENCH THE EXISTING SLAB ON GRADE AT THE FIRST FLOOR. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS AND OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2023-09-27, expires 2023-12-22. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-05-25 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00665810-I1: General Construction — UNIT REPAIRS FROM FLOOD DAMAGE TO INCLUDE REMOVE AND REPAIR OF INTERIOR WALL FINISHES AND MINOR WOOD FLOORING AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPAN…. Issued 2022-05-25, expires 2022-08-02. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-08-20 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00381665-I1: Sign — Erect Halo Lit Illuminated accessory business wall sign reading Bank of America with Logo. Issued 2020-08-20, expires 2020-10-31. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-08-20 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00381658-I1: Sign — Erect Halo Lit Illuminated accessory business wall sign reading Bank of America with Logo. Issued 2020-08-20, expires 2020-10-31. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-06-16 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00250734-I1: Sprinklers — Installation/relocation of sprinklers for tenant fit out for Bank of America. Issued 2020-06-16, expires 2020-12-31. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-03-04 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 322072528: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2020-03-04, expires 2020-11-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2020-01-03 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00250734-I1: Sprinklers — Installation/relocation of sprinklers for tenant fit out for Bank of America. Issued 2020-01-03, expires 2020-12-31. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2019-11-08 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00250734-I1: Sprinklers — Installation/relocation of sprinklers for tenant fit out for Bank of America. Issued 2019-11-08, expires 2019-12-31. | rbx6-tga4 |

Showing 20 of 41. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3000317504/permits

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL VENTILATION AT CEILING IN THE 3rd BATHROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2019-01-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL VENTILATION AT CEILING IN THE 2nd BATHROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2019-01-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPERINTENDENT, JANITOR OR HOUSEKEEPER. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2019-01-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL VENTILATION AT CEILING IN THE 1st BATHROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2019-01-14 | open (Nov Certified Late) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM SIGN MISSING ON WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2019-01-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING SAFETY COVERS OR PLUGS AT ELECTRIC OUTLETS AT NORTH, SOUTH, WEST AND EAST WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2019-01-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR FRAME MISSING ON WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2019-01-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE BUILDING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-05 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB. Unpaid balance $780. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-01-07 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,200. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-01-07 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB. Unpaid balance $660. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-01-02 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB. Unpaid balance $2,400. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-12-31 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $455. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-02-26 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE OVER 1MIN WHILE ADJACENT TO SCHOOL 1ST. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-01-04 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-03-24 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-09-29 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-08-03 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-06-08 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-01-07 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-12-28 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-21 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1H): Plumbing – Basin/Sink; Flooring/Stairs – Floor. 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… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-05-16 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt PHE): General – Ventilation System. 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… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-01-25 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3B): General – Ventilation System. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-01-25 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3B): Unsanitary Condition – Sewage. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-13 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Crosswalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Crosswalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Crosswalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-18 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-31 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 43. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3000317504/complaints

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as UNAVAILABLE OWNER. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2026-09-12 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Christopher Hongach. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-12 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Christopher Alker, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-12 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (51 JAY STREET CONDOMINIUM), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-12 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Christopher Hongach (AKAM ASSOCIATES, INC.), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-12 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer David Bohl, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |

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