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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 15, 2017

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
7
About 47% of the building's 15 apartments

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 · 70

  • A

    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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin water bugs at cellar

    Jun 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling, center at cellar

    Jun 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Jun 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective strike plate and latch at street entrance door , 1st story

    Jun 8, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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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  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.

    Mar 26, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building front entrance , 1st story

    Mar 26, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling throughout at cellar

    Mar 16, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice at cellar

    Mar 16, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east

    Mar 14, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east

    Mar 14, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors building entrance door

    Mar 14, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story

    Jan 21, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.