234 West 21 Street
Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00770-0059Map
Owner of record: 234 W 21st St Ownrs C
234 West 21 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1913 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 35 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is 234 W 21st St Ownrs C. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on December 26, 2023. 17 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 25
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 87
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 25
- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak north and west walls at bulkhead , 7th story
Dec 26, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide interior wire mesh screen skylight at bulkhead , 7th story
Dec 26, 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 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at south wall at public hall stairs, 6th story
Mar 3, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall at public hall stairs, 6th story
Mar 3, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and latch at bottom of vestibule door , 1st story
Mar 3, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and latch at bottom of front building entrance door , 1st story
Mar 3, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the bulkhead's ceiling at public hall stairs, 7th story
Dec 1, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling and walls in the bulkhead at public hall stairs, 7th story
Dec 1, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilling and walls in the bulkhead at public hall stairs, 7th story
Dec 1, 2022
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 72, 7th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 72
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt capable of being padlocked installed at the 1 door to roof at east at public hall, 7th story
Feb 10, 2022
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 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure 7th tread from bottom of 2nd sty. front north balcony at fire escape
Oct 18, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 61, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Aug 20, 2004 · Apt 61
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 61, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Aug 20, 2004 · Apt 61
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration creating room in boiler room cellar fornt
Jul 28, 1994
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of opening wood floor & installing staircase from cellar to 1 sty front north apt
Jul 28, 1994
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 1 sty southeast apt 4 , section '' ''
Jun 1, 1994 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 1 sty southeast apt 4 jones , section '' ''
Jun 1, 1994 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness at south wall bathroom 4th sty northwest apt 44. located at apt 44
Jun 10, 1985 · Apt 44
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 7th sty northeast apt 71. , section '' ''
Jun 10, 1985 · Apt 71
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 7 sty apt 71. , section '' ''
May 21, 1985 · Apt 71
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 19
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 25, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 8, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 31, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 27, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 20, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 12, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 2, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p4013
Jan 25, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Jul 12, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p4013
Nov 15, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(35)properly secure smoke hole grating (57)provide counterweight shield in pit
Dec 15, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(15)secure
Jan 9, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(21)reshackle (47)access (51)remove locks from all hoistway doors (52)properly tag the governor
Jan 9, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg facade & appurtenances.north elevation exp#1,observed flower pots projecting out from window openings on 4th & 5th fls.inadequate a/c unit installing using blocks of wood as su
Nov 18, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Recurring conditions 56y02.100m07.05b01.other condition 44h10.11 recurring conditions aggravated i from ecb vio. 38185380l 56 clean oi leak 100 provide missing escape hatch cover on top of car 05 adjust car do
Jan 20, 2009 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
55y2.100m7.5b1.failure to comply w/ the commisioner's order to correctthe violating conditions file a cofc w/ the nyc dob for nov 38185380l upon inspection conditions cited on violation still exists remedy:corr
Jan 20, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Filing a false cert. w/ the nyc dob pursuant to section 28-204.2 respondent filed a cofc for nov 38185380l on 09/22/08 an inspection made on01/20/09 which resulted in the issurance of 381998885y and found the c
Jan 20, 2009 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 2
97x10.97x10 return elevator to service call dob for complete elevator inspection
Nov 10, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
59d06.55y13.55y02.08v01.84i10.84m07.05b01.84m07 55y seal packing 55y clean oil leak 08v adjust 6 fl leveling 84i repair cab post by door 8284m provide missing escape hatch cove ron top of car 05b adjust car do
Jun 4, 2008 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
66o2/38o2/67o2/68o2/15d6/.66-clean pit.38-clean car top.67&68-clean car & counterweight guide rails.15-secure certificate frame to cab.
Jun 5, 2007 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03l11-02b01-08b01. 03-l-11 repair side planel lower right hand corner 02-b make alarm more and ible to low 08-b-adjust car level main floor.
Dec 11, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03b07/ 38x11/ 30o02/ 62o02/ 50y14/ 01b07/ 03 - iostall capacity plate 38 - repair rev. 30-62 clean down hoistway & under exe platfrom 50 - eliminate excessive machine oil leakage 01 - provide pull to stop
Aug 26, 2002 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide elevator landing sign that shall read: in case of fire, use stairs unless otherwise instructed, at the elevator bank, on floor 2 to 7. failure to provide 3 inch minimun high numerical sign in
Aug 8, 2002 · Penalty $400
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Use or installation of materials or equipment which do not comlpy with rs-16. flexible gas connectors on gas driers at cellar laindry room round front toilet for public use should be black pipe on driers and
Jul 13, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide a system of automatie sprinkles where required one or more sprinkler haeds are required over 2 or more driers in public laundry room at cellar remedy: provide automatic sprinklers
Jul 13, 2001 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Plumbing work without a permit a laundry room with 3 washing machines 3 driers was installed in the cellar without permits remedy; obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition
Jul 12, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46k
Aug 30, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. remedy: obtain a permit or restore to legal use.
Oct 17, 1988 · Penalty $125
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 72
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 72
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 28, 2023 · Apt 72
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 14, 2023 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2023 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2023 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2023 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2023 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2023 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 25, 2022 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 72
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 16, 2022 · Apt 8THFLO
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 16, 2022 · Apt 8THFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 25, 2022 · Apt 72
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 22, 2022 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2022 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2022 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 5, 2022 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2022 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2022 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2022 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 10, 2021 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2021 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2021 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2020 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 72
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2020 · Apt 72
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 10, 2020 · Apt 72
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 72
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | $1,395,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1913
- Floors
- 7
- Residential units
- 35
- Building area
- 32,718 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,335 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 770 / 59
- Assessed value
- $3,921,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #129349, last renewed Aug 13, 2025.
Questions about 234 West 21 Street
Who owns 234 West 21 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 234 W 21st St Ownrs C.
Does 234 West 21 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.
Is 234 West 21 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 234 West 21 Street built?
City records list 1913 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 234 West 21 Street?
It has 35 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.