248 West 21 Street
Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00770-0066Map
Owner of record: 248 W 21st St Realty, LLC
248 West 21 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 248 W 21st St Realty, LLC. HPD has recorded 70 housing violations here, most recently on June 15, 2017. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 70
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 169
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 · 70
- ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 15, 2017
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin water bugs at cellar
Jun 15, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling, center at cellar
Jun 15, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jun 15, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective strike plate and latch at street entrance door , 1st story
Jun 8, 2017
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
May 22, 2017
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
May 22, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wall ,ceilings, and trim in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls,ceilings and trim in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper and lower sash window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste pipe under sink in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom in the private hallway located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper and lower sash window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wooden base cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 26, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Mar 26, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 26, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building front entrance , 1st story
Mar 26, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Mar 26, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east and north walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 26, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood washbasin cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 26, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling throughout at cellar
Mar 16, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice at cellar
Mar 16, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east
Mar 14, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east
Mar 14, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors building entrance door
Mar 14, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative intercom system in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective top & bottom window sashes in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 21, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 21, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom and return buzzer system from vestibule to in the foyer located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 21, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective radiator shut off valve in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 21, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story
Jan 21, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sach window in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 21, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1a, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Dec 28, 2015 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower sash to window in the 1st room from north at west located at bsmt-apt 1a, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Dec 28, 2015 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective air vent on radiator in the 1st room from north at west located at bsmt-apt 1a, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Dec 28, 2015 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom and buzzer return system at east wall in the foyer located at bsmt-apt 1a, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Dec 28, 2015 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective air vent on radiator at basement (building entrance level) at public hall
Dec 28, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story
Jun 29, 2015 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 4
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
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
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
Failure to provide power for emergency exit lighting. noted at time ofinspection emergency lighting at 1st through 5th floor is inoperable and/or defective. creating a hazardous condition in the event of an eme
Apr 20, 2026
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. floor numberingsigns missing and/or defective per b. c. 1019.1.7(2008 code); 27-392; b. c. 1022.8(2014 code); b. c. 1023.9(2022 code). noted at time of ins
Apr 20, 2026
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. failure to provide # of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 & 27-366 for transient use. remedy: disc illegal occupancy.
Dec 14, 2016 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. remedy: disc illegal occupancy.
Dec 14, 2016 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where is required as per bc902.1 & 27-954 for transient use. remedy: disc illegal occupancy.
Dec 14, 2016 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent-residentialpurposes. c of o #103479861 indicates bldg to be legally approved as a class'a'm/d now apt #3c used/converted to transient use.
Dec 14, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans. alt. 102498995 - renovation in apartment 4 c not included in approved plans. remedy: amend approve plan.
Apr 30, 2002
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 8, 2020 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 8, 2020 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 7, 2020 · Apt 5B
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Feb 29, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 26, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2018 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 11, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 11, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jun 11, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 11, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 11, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 11, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 11, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 11, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 11, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jun 11, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 11, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 11, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 11, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 11, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 11, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 11, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 11, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 11, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 11, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 11, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 11, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 11, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 12, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 11, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
May 11, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
May 11, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 11, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 10, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 9, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 8, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 15
- Building area
- 6,982 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,104 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 770 / 66
- Assessed value
- $1,082,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #108685, last renewed Jun 23, 2025.
Questions about 248 West 21 Street
Who owns 248 West 21 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 248 W 21st St Realty, LLC.
Does 248 West 21 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 70 housing violations at this property.
Is 248 West 21 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 47% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 248 West 21 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 248 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.