309 West 21 Street
Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00745-0029Map
Owner of record: 309 West 21st Street Associates LLC
309 West 21 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 309 West 21st Street Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 157 housing violations here, most recently on September 8, 2026. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 157
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 249
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 · 157
- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Sep 8, 2026
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 missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1B
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 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit closet door at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sqft at window frame in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Refit entrance door in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1B
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 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash at north wall fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Refit the door at entrance in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2025 · Apt 1B
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 squsre feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north original violation 17895310 issued 14-may-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower base cabinet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north and south walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 squsre feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges and latchset at secondary egress door in the 5th room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hard wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood cabinet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and frame in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 1B
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at upper and lower window sashes in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at upper and lower window sashes in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at upper and lower window sashes in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories, all balconies and all components at building front at fire escape
Jul 31, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective eletrical socket at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 1B
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 - 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper glass pane at building enrance door , 1st story
Apr 23, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 13, 2021 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 15
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2019
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - 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
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 2
The heating system access sign is not visible from front door as per hmc 27-2033. post sign and submit certificate of correction
Feb 10, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
An owner must post the name and location of the person with the key to boiler room 1 notice shall be conspicuously in lobby and another posted on boiler room door approved by (hpd)27-2033
Jan 14, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
240.24(b) each occupant shall have ready access to all overcurrent devices protecting the conductors supplying that occupancy. apt#1b:circuit breaker is not readily accessible. "please note" no super is availab
Oct 10, 2018 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 1
Failure to ground electrical systems. basement service ground conductor: no water main ground provided. "please note" the ground conductor is not attach at the water pipe!! remedy: provide grounding!
Oct 10, 2018 · Penalty $4,800
Active - Class - 1
Unapproved, unsafe, unsuitable electrical equipment, apparatus, materials, devices, appliances or wiring in use. the entire apt#1b:defectivereceptacles outlets are in use, defective wiring are in use, receptacl
Oct 10, 2018 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 1
210.26 small-appliance branch circuits as required by 210.52(b)(1),(b)(2),and(b)(3) for all receptacle outlets in the kitchen including (refrigeration),pantry,and dining room. apt#1b kitchen:no appliance circui
Oct 10, 2018 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at backyard, exterior wall, exposure (2), black pipe from cellar to roof, section of pipe has dislodged from wall band. also, at 1st story, apt. 1a
Dec 28, 2017 · Penalty $1,030
Resolve - Class - 2
B254,36,48a,34b,40,50.36-(peerless) oil fired boiler is not registered.50-oil vent pipe outside the bldg is missing.register the boiler & apply for 16a cert for the oil burner & correct all vio's listed.submit
Apr 20, 2015 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: defects noted in front of premises fire escape rotten from 2nd to 5th flr. missing metal step between 3rd & 4th flr. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Nov 1, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a,16,40,44a,50,50a,b,c.50-flue pipe not sealed.50a-compression fitting on oil lines.50b-15lbs steam gauge-needs 30lbs gauge.50c-holes in ceiling & walls.
Apr 30, 2007 · Penalty $180
Active
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- Hazardous
Failure to provide/maintain fire stopping where required. noted: fire rated material in removed or missing which expose the wooden flr joists at cellar level. noted location : near stair and at laundry room.
Apr 17, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a/16/21b/25b/34a/40/44c/48a/50/50a/50b/50c/50d/50e/50f/50g/50h/50i/50j/50k/50l/.50-exterminator needed.bugs in boiler room.50a-debris in boiler room,also storage.50b-water leaking thru boiler room ceiling on
Mar 14, 2007 · Penalty $180
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 10, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close
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- Safety
Fire escape
Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 20, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 20, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 20, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 20, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 20, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Cabinet
May 20, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 20, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
May 20, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 20, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Ventilation system
Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 30, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 30, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 30, 2024 · Apt 1B
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
- 16
- Building area
- 9,250 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,469 ft²
- Zoning
- R7B
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 745 / 29
- Assessed value
- $1,122,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #131992, last renewed Aug 27, 2025.
Questions about 309 West 21 Street
Who owns 309 West 21 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 309 West 21st Street Associates LLC.
Does 309 West 21 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 157 housing violations at this property.
Is 309 West 21 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 309 West 21 Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 309 West 21 Street?
It has 16 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.