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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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
6
About 60% of the building's 10 apartments
Down from 7 in 2018

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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 62

  • 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 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2, 2022

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    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 16, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door to boiler room at cellar

    Nov 25, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors to boiler room at cellar

    Nov 25, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Nov 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 6, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 26, 2016

    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.

    Oct 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose fireman ladder cellar at front west.

    Jun 11, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • 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 missing.

    Jun 11, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    Jun 11, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit street to vestibule door basement sty public hall.

    Jun 11, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit cellar door to basement cellar sty.

    Jun 11, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors basement to cellar basement sty.

    Jun 11, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit basement door to cellar.

    Jun 11, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose tread 1 up from bottom 1 to 2 sty public hall.

    Jun 11, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes at vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Jun 4, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.