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343 West 21 Street

Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00745-0013Map

Owner of record: Ballroom Barks] INC

343 West 21 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 15 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ballroom Barks] INC. HPD has recorded 78 housing violations here, most recently on March 27, 2018. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 9 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
78
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
48

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 27, 2018

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
9
About 60% of the building's 15 apartments
Down from 10 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 · 78

  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 27, 2018 · Apt 1B

    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

    Mar 27, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Mar 27, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 27, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Mar 16, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Mar 16, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls west closet in the 1st room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 10, 2014 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Dec 10, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Dec 10, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective metal scuttle cover to roof at public hall, 3rd story

    May 12, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 12, 2014 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement mortar pointing at exterior west wall at all stories

    May 12, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 1, 2010 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 1, 2010 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 1, 2010 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st living room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 1, 2010 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... east wall aprox2 sq ft in the 1st living room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 1, 2010 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device to door street entrance at front areaway, 1st story

    Jul 1, 2010

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    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.

    Sep 4, 1999

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors missing all sty public halls.

    Sep 4, 1999

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty rear apt 2a. located at apt 2a

    Jul 11, 1996 · Apt 2A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 2 sty rear apt 2a. located at apt 2a

    Jul 11, 1996 · Apt 2A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate basement sty front apt c1 plitas. located at apt c1

    Aug 31, 1992 · Apt C1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical wall outlet covers basement sty front apt c1 located at apt c1

    Aug 31, 1992 · Apt C1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling walls kitchenette basement sty front apt c1 located at apt c1

    Aug 31, 1992 · Apt C1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector battery missing basement sty front apt c1 located at apt c1

    Aug 31, 1992 · Apt C1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceiling light kitchenette basement sty front apt c1 located at apt c1

    Aug 31, 1992 · Apt C1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly secure the loose watercloset tank & bowl bathroom basement sty front apt c1 located at apt c1

    Aug 31, 1992 · Apt C1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly secure the loose door bathroom entry basement sty front apt 1c located at apt 1c

    Aug 31, 1992 · Apt 1C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub fixture bathroom basement sty front apt 1c located at apt 1c

    Aug 31, 1992 · Apt 1C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly secure the loose medicine cabinet north wall bathroom basement sty front apt 1c. located at apt 1c

    Aug 31, 1992 · Apt 1C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly secure the loose bathtub fixtures bathroom basement sty front apt 1c. located at apt 1c

    Aug 31, 1992 · Apt 1C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceiling light fixture bathroom basement sty front apt 1c located at apt 1c

    Aug 31, 1992 · Apt 1C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls bathroom basement sty front apt 1c. located at apt 1c

    Aug 31, 1992 · Apt 1C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wall light switch & plate bathroom east wall basement sty front apt 1c located at apt 1c

    Aug 31, 1992 · Apt 1C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at bathroom walls basement sty front apt 1c located at apt 1c

    Aug 31, 1992 · Apt 1C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the missing vent cover ceiling bathroom basement sty frotn apt 1c. located at apt 1c

    Aug 31, 1992 · Apt 1C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly secure the loose washbasin & cabinet bathroom basement sty front apt c1 located at apt c1

    Aug 31, 1992 · Apt C1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wood flooring southeast room basement southeast apt 1c. located at apt 1c

    Apr 20, 1992 · Apt 1C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wall tile all walls bathroom basement southeast apt 1c. located at apt 1c

    Apr 20, 1992 · Apt 1C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Properly secure the loose light fixture ceiling kitchen basement southeast apt 1c. located at apt 1c

    Apr 20, 1992 · Apt 1C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door to bathroom basement southeast apt 1c. located at apt 1c

    Apr 20, 1992 · Apt 1C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor near steam riser pipe bathroom basement southeast apt 1c. located at apt 1c

    Apr 20, 1992 · Apt 1C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom basement southeast apt 1c. located at apt 1c

    Apr 20, 1992 · Apt 1C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture & outlets southwest room basement southeast apt 1c. located at apt 1c

    Apr 20, 1992 · Apt 1C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass upper sash south room basement southeast apt 1c. located at apt 1c

    Apr 20, 1992 · Apt 1C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires thru out basement southeast apt 1c. located at apt 1c

    Apr 20, 1992 · Apt 1C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixture ceiling bathroom basement southeast apt 1c. located at apt 1c

    Apr 20, 1992 · Apt 1C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly secure the loose washbasin bathroom basement southeast apt 1c. located at apt 1c

    Apr 20, 1992 · Apt 1C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures washbasin & bathtub bathroom basement southeast apt 1c. located at apt 1c

    Apr 20, 1992 · Apt 1C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Missing manual reset low water cut off as per fgc 631.1/asme csd1. no chimney termination rain cap or drain installed-rain,snow,debris etc. can enter chimney and result in poor draft as per fgc 501.2.1 and fgc

    Feb 19, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment apparatus,materials,devices,appliances or wiring in use.extension cords,christmas lights, romex cable are bein used in a very unsafe manner.also there is no gf

    Mar 4, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain buildinig in a code compliant manner. note- at time of inspection the ventillation system of entire building is not working causing odors permeate through out building. the ventillation unit

    Dec 30, 2011

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 4, 2018 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 4, 2018 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 22, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 22, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 7, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 7, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Skylight

    Mar 9, 2015 · Apt 4B

    Close
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  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Feb 7, 2015 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 1, 2015 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 1, 2015 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Dec 3, 2014 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 3, 2014 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    May 6, 2014 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 6, 2014 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 6, 2014 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jun 8, 2010 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 8, 2010 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 8, 2010 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 23, 2010 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 23, 2010 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 23, 2010 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 23, 2010 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 23, 2010 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 23, 2010 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Oct 3, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 3, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 3, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 3, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 3, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 5, 2006 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 3, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 18, 2004 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 21, 2004 · Apt 2-D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 21, 2004 · Apt 3D

    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 (C5)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
15
Building area
7,000 ft²
Lot area
2,469 ft²
Zoning
R7B
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
745 / 13
Assessed value
$728,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #125261, last renewed Aug 30, 2025.

Questions about 343 West 21 Street

Who owns 343 West 21 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ballroom Barks] INC.

Does 343 West 21 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 78 housing violations at this property.

Is 343 West 21 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 9 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 60% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 343 West 21 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 343 West 21 Street?

It has 15 residential units.

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