457 West 21 Street
Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00719-0009Map
Owner of record: The George C. Cabell
457 West 21 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1854 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is The George C. Cabell. HPD has recorded 62 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 62
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 20
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 · 62
- 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
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
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
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 15, 2023
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.
Mar 15, 2023
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 2, 2022
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.
Feb 16, 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 16, 2022
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, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door to boiler room at cellar
Nov 25, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors to boiler room at cellar
Nov 25, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 6, 2017 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Nov 6, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 6, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 at public hall, 1st story
Nov 6, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 6, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Nov 6, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 6, 2017
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 26, 2016
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.
Oct 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets hot water kitchen sink 2 sty west apt 4 , section '' ''
Dec 30, 1995 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations 2 sty west apt 4 missing , section '' ''
Dec 30, 1995 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clgs & woodwork 3 sty rear apt 2d thru out. , section '' ''
Jun 11, 1990 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line at center west.
Jun 11, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose window panes with putty 3 sty rear apt 2d rear room east window top sash. located at apt 2d
Jun 11, 1990 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose marble tread of pub hall stairs basement sty to 1 sty at top.
Jun 11, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose fireman ladder cellar at front west.
Jun 11, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall at ceiling 3 sty rear apt 2d bathroom. located at apt 2d
Jun 11, 1990 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 missing.
Jun 11, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative light fixture at ceiling of rear room 3 sty rear apt 2d. located at apt 2d
Jun 11, 1990 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 4 sty public hall.
Jun 11, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.
Jun 11, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit street to vestibule door basement sty public hall.
Jun 11, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit cellar door to basement cellar sty.
Jun 11, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors basement to cellar basement sty.
Jun 11, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit basement door to cellar.
Jun 11, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose tread 1 up from bottom 1 to 2 sty public hall.
Jun 11, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Jun 4, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes at vestibule 1 sty public hall.
Jun 4, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of insecured flower boxes on window sill 2 to 4 sty front wall.
Jun 4, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 4 sty front west apt e1 marcia porter. , section '' ''
Oct 5, 1987 · Apt E1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub bathroom 4 sty front west apt e1. , section '' ''
Oct 5, 1987 · Apt E1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 4 sty front west apt e1. , section '' ''
Oct 5, 1987 · Apt E1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter at sink at kitchenette 4 sty front west apt e1. , section '' ''
Oct 5, 1987 · Apt E1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring wall front room 5 sty apt e1. located at apt e1
Jun 9, 1986 · Apt E1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass skylight bathroom rear room 5 sty apt e1. located at apt e1
Jun 9, 1986 · Apt E1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling throughout apt 5 sty apt e1. located at apt 5
Jun 9, 1986 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass window 2 light top sash front room apt e1 5 sty. located at apt e1
Jun 9, 1986 · Apt E1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile walls bathroom room 5 sty apt e1. located at apt e1
Jun 9, 1986 · Apt E1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls throughout apt 5 sty apt e1 front apt.
Jun 9, 1986
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 7
- 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 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
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
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Nov 29, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2017 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2017 · Apt ENT
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2016 · Apt 23
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jan 9, 2016 · Apt 23
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 9, 2016 · Apt 23
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 23
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 23
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2015 · Apt 2E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 18, 2015 · Apt 9F
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 18, 2015 · Apt 9F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 18, 2015 · Apt 9F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 18, 2015 · Apt 9F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2015 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2015 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 26, 2014 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 6, 2012 · Apt 2C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 6, 2012 · Apt 2C
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 6, 2012 · Apt 2C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1854
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 4,515 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,975 ft²
- Zoning
- R7B
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 719 / 9
- Assessed value
- $1,096,650
- Landmark / historic district
- Chelsea Historic District
HPD registration #130627, last renewed Oct 24, 2025.
Questions about 457 West 21 Street
Who owns 457 West 21 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The George C. Cabell.
Does 457 West 21 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 62 housing violations at this property.
Is 457 West 21 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 60% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 457 West 21 Street built?
City records list 1854 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 457 West 21 Street?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.