256 West 21 Street
Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00770-0070Map
Owner of record: 256 W 21 Owners Corp
256 West 21 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 35 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 256 W 21 Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on May 24, 2022. 17 of the 32 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 32
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 44
Available now in this building
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 32
- ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser in the 1st room from north located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 24, 2022 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at sink waste line in the kitchen located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 24, 2022 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 24, 2022 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective countertop at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 24, 2022 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 24, 2022 · Apt 3D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings through-out in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 24, 2022 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 24, 2022 · Apt 3D
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.
Mar 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 8, 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
Show 22 more ↓
- 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.
Feb 16, 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.
Apr 16, 2021
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
Jul 15, 2019
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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 15, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jul 15, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Jul 15, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 15, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 15, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 14, 2017 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ventilation system in the kitchenette located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 14, 2017 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ventilation system in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 14, 2017 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - 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 23, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 21, 2016 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 21, 2016 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Jan 16, 2013
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. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 16, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***
Dec 3, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fireproof wall bulkhead sty fire stairs.
Sep 14, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling of boiler room cellar.
May 11, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of inoperable damper on fire place 2 sty apt 1g center room. , section '' ''
Feb 9, 1983 · Apt 1G
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 3
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
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
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 30, 2024 · Apt G5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 30, 2024 · Apt G5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 30, 2024 · Apt G5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 30, 2024 · Apt G5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 10, 2024 · Apt G5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 19, 2022 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 19, 2022 · Apt 3D
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
May 19, 2022 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 5, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close
Show 34 more ↓
- General
Ventilation system
Oct 12, 2017 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 12, 2017 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 12, 2017 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Ventilation system
Oct 12, 2017 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Ventilation system
Oct 12, 2017 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 12, 2017 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 16, 2017 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 16, 2017 · Apt 2D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 15, 2016 · Apt 3D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 15, 2016 · Apt 3D
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 15, 2016 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 15, 2016 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 2D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2014 · Apt G2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 6, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2013 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 14, 2013 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 14, 2013 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 14, 2013 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 14, 2013 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2013 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 8, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 31, 2011 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 31, 2010 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2010 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 14, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 13, 2009 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 13, 2009 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 14, 2006 · Apt G5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2006 · Apt 4K
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 16, 2004 · Apt 3D
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | $720,000 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 35
- Building area
- 22,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,360 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 770 / 70
- Assessed value
- $3,046,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #129720, last renewed Jun 18, 2025.
Questions about 256 West 21 Street
Who owns 256 West 21 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 256 W 21 Owners Corp.
Does 256 West 21 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.
Is 256 West 21 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 9% of its 35 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 256 West 21 Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 256 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.