21 Catherine Street
Manhattan, NY 10038BBL 1-00280-0054Map
Owner of record: 21-23 Catherine St Cc LLC
21 Catherine Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10038. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 21-23 Catherine St Cc LLC. HPD has recorded 65 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 18 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2023.
- HPD violations
- 65
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 76
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 65
- ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story
Feb 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story
Feb 7, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Sep 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead at public hall, 5th story
Jul 31, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide screen mesh at skylight in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less then 10 feet at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jul 11, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jul 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material at ceiling. at public hall, 4th story
Jul 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Jul 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material at ceiling. at public hall, 5th story
Jul 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less then 10 feet at ceiling at public hall, 4th story original violation 17121013 issued 11-jul-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jul 11, 2024
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective defective hinges at public hall, 5th story
Apr 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked. at boiler room
Dec 8, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges. in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Dec 4, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum allow temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system lock door at boiler room
Nov 12, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 12, 2023 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 3, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective building entrance door lock , 1st story
Nov 23, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit vestibule door , 1st story
Nov 23, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner at west window at 5th sty balcony at building front at fire escape
Aug 28, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide support bracket at air conditioner at 1st window from west at building front , 3rd story
Aug 28, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 improperly filled out at public hall, 1st story
Aug 28, 2019
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
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
Aug 28, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective 8th, 16th and 18th marble tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 20, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stys, all balconies, all componets , section at south
Jun 20, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of air conditioner at 3rd sty balcony east window , section at south
Jun 20, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of air conditioner at 4th sty balcony east window , section at south
Jun 20, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide metal pan at 8th, 16th and 18th marble tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 20, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective 9th marble tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jun 20, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide metal pan at 9th marble tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jun 20, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective 7th marble tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Jun 20, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide metal pan at 7th marble tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Jun 20, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Aug 25, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes ( front ) flower pots , 4th story
Aug 25, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperable fire alarm system (fire pull station) throughout public halls
Sep 16, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration masonry structure erected created a extension kitchen at 1st story rear east yard yard
Sep 16, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration steel frame and plastic sheating erected and enclosed at rear east yard yard
Sep 16, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 12
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Jan 4, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Dec 6, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Jan 10, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons #39079975h issued on 02/21/2023, and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable cert
Jan 29, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit: noted; at time of inspection observed as the rear of the subject location. installation of 40 feet scaffold and new installation of new chimey metal chimey. no record of permit filed with
Oct 16, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner : at time of inspection of a 5 story building facade observed at expo. #1, window sills at 2nd floor 3rd floor and 5th floor level damaged, broken , missing
Feb 21, 2023 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Work does nto conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. at time of inspection observed demolition of apt 3c 100% complete. floors have been removed and walls also have been removed
Mar 11, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file annual ceritification that cooling tower 1000020079 has been inspected, tested, & disinfected, & that a maintenance plan been developed & implemented, by nov. 1, 2016. remedy: file annual certif
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt APT5C
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 5D
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 4, 2024 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Mar 2, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 24, 2021 · Apt 5D
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 5D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 5D
Close - General
Mailbox
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 23, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 15, 2016 · Apt 5D
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 16, 2016 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Sep 16, 2016 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 16, 2016 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 16, 2016 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 5C
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 11, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 11, 2015 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Dec 11, 2015 · Apt 2B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 11, 2015 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 11, 2015 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 11, 2015 · Apt 2B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 11, 2015 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 11, 2015 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 11, 2015 · Apt 2B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 15
- Building area
- 8,875 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,367 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 280 / 54
- Assessed value
- $1,235,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #107848, last renewed Dec 10, 2025.
Questions about 21 Catherine Street
Who owns 21 Catherine Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 21-23 Catherine St Cc LLC.
Does 21 Catherine Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 65 housing violations at this property.
Is 21 Catherine Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 33% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 21 Catherine Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 21 Catherine Street?
It has 15 residential units and 16 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.