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21 East 3 Street

Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00459-0039Map

Owner of record: Cooper Square Mutual Housing Assoc

21 East 3 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 16 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Cooper Square Mutual Housing Assoc. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on August 29, 2025. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
28
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
32

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Aug 29, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
1
About 6% of the building's 16 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 28

  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash counter balance at window at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation riser at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 6, 2019 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant north wall bulkhead, at public hall, 6th story

    Jun 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall bulkhead, at public hall, 6th story

    Jun 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling,north and east walls at intermediate landing, at public hall, 6th story

    Jun 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, north and east walls intermediate landing, at public hall, 6th story

    Jun 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling , north and east walls at intermediate landing, at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling , north and east walls at intermediate landing, at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling , north and east walls at intermediate landing, at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiators ( total 2 ) at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture(s) present. at front areaway

    Sep 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of airconditioning unit on the 1st window from west protruding and blocking the walkway on the front fire escape balcony , 2nd story

    Jun 14, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure 1st metal tread from bottom of 2nd sty. south balcony at fire escape

    Mar 25, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions from water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 13, 2015 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd., 1st story

    Oct 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wall light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 13, 2015 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 7, 2015 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 29, 2014 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet - in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Jun 17, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 6, 2014 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at 6th floor public hallway obstructed by household furniture. condition is an immediate fire hazard. flammable/combustible

    Mar 6, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 3307.6.5.11 failure to notify dob for the complete removal of a sidewalk shed. note: at time of inspection observed no sidewalk shed in place sidewalk shed was removed w/o notifying the dept the 2 business

    Aug 24, 2017

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 29, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 24, 2018 · Apt SCHOOL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 24, 2018 · Apt SCHOOL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Nov 19, 2016 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 11, 2016 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 11, 2015 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 11, 2015 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 11, 2015 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 11, 2015 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 2, 2015 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 2, 2015 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 2, 2015 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 2, 2014 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 17, 2014 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 17, 2014 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 17, 2014 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 17, 2014 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 2, 2014 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Oct 21, 2010 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 11, 2007 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 22, 2006 · Apt 2C

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jul 30, 2026Non-market transferCoops - walkup apartments—

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C6)
Year built
1906
Floors
6
Residential units
16
Building area
11,700 ft²
Lot area
2,404 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
459 / 39
Assessed value
$962,100
Landmark / historic district
East Village / Lower East Side Historic District

HPD registration #111783, last renewed Nov 5, 2025.

Questions about 21 East 3 Street

Who owns 21 East 3 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cooper Square Mutual Housing Assoc.

Does 21 East 3 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.

Is 21 East 3 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 6% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 21 East 3 Street built?

City records list 1906 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 21 East 3 Street?

It has 16 residential units and 17 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.