308 West 21 Street
Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00744-0046Map
Owner of record: Prolifia, LLC
308 West 21 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 19 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Prolifia, LLC. HPD has recorded 67 housing violations here, most recently on May 26, 2026. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 9 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 67
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 104
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 · 67
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south and east walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 26, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west and north walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 26, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 26, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 26, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of household itiems blocking fire escape window in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 26, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north and west walls in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 26, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall and ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 26, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north west and south walls in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 26, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east and west walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 26, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 26, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling ,west and east walls at public hall, 4th story
Mar 20, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling , west and east walls at public hall, 4th story
Mar 20, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at south wall at public hall, 5th story
Mar 14, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall at public hall, 5th story
Mar 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the kitchenette located at apt 3c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeding 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 25, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 25, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 25, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 3, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 3, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 4R
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.
Mar 29, 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
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.
Mar 8, 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.
Mar 8, 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
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 4, 2019
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 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Sep 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Sep 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Sep 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Sep 5, 2018
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.
Mar 3, 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. , 1st story
Dec 29, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - 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., 1st story
Dec 29, 2016
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 missing , 1st story
Dec 29, 2016
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Plumbing none
The dob intends to revoke all approvals and permits under plumbing laa #122582259 due to suspension of master plumbers license. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit and obtain a new master plumber to supersede the plumbing permit
Sep 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
The dob intends to revoke all approvals and permits under plumbing laa #122582268 due to suspension of master plumbers license. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit and obtain a new master plumber to supersede the plumbing permit
Sep 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 26, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 26, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 26, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner lack of a systemof automatic sprinkler where required per pc 903.2 - 27-954 for trans ient use. rmdy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
May 30, 2015 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.failure to provide number of requried means of egress for eveyr floor per bc 1018.1 - 27-366 for transient use. rmdy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
May 30, 2015 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. rmdy: discon tinue illegal occupancy.
May 30, 2015 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwellin used/converted for other than permanent residential purposes.dob records indicates building to be legally approved as a class a multiple dwelling c/o #120750311 now apt #a2 illegally used/
May 30, 2015 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit: note: 1) at cellar level new (black) piping has been installed for drain lines for a bathroom 1a,2a. all plumbing done incellar. 2) washing machine boxes also installed in both apts. 3) all
Feb 9, 2012 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site. at time of inspection: note apts 1a & 2a have been under construction approx 75% hasbeen done. no approved plan on site at time of inspection permit
Feb 9, 2012
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt B3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt B3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt D1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 9, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 20, 2024 · Apt A2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 20, 2024 · Apt A2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 16, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 15, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 19
- Building area
- 8,125 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,300 ft²
- Zoning
- R7B
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 744 / 46
- Assessed value
- $2,056,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #117435, last renewed Sep 18, 2025.
Questions about 308 West 21 Street
Who owns 308 West 21 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Prolifia, LLC.
Does 308 West 21 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 67 housing violations at this property.
Is 308 West 21 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 9 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 47% of its 19 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 308 West 21 Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 308 West 21 Street?
It has 19 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.