249 West 21 Street
Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00771-0013Map
Owner of record: D-J Zada 249w21 LLC
249 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 D-J Zada 249w21 LLC. HPD has recorded 74 housing violations here, most recently on March 9, 2024. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 74
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 116
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 · 74
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hard wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 2W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 2W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by reglazing bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 2W
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 2W
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door knob at entrance door in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 2W
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing eschutcheon plate at riser ceiling and floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 2W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 2W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 2W
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system in boiler room at basement
Jan 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2023 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 4th room from north located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2022 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 4th sty balcony, front stack at fire escape
Dec 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2022 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line at rear yard
May 6, 2021
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.
Oct 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 13, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 27, 2014 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 27, 2014 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 27, 2014 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 27, 2014 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 22, 2013 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose and hanging light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 22, 2013 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose and hanging light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 22, 2013 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 1st apartment from west at north
May 22, 2013 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 22, 2013 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 22, 2013 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 22, 2013 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures bathroom and kitchen in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 2, 2013 · Apt 3R
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 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 2, 2013 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall behind bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 2, 2013 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 2, 2013 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 2, 2013 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 2, 2013 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance door located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 2, 2013 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective stucco material at upper & lower window ornamental masonary at 1st story building front exterior wall
Apr 26, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective stucco material at all story building front exterior wall throughtout
Apr 26, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective stucco material at north 3rd upper window ornamental masonary at 3rd & 5th story building front exterior wall
Apr 26, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose & hanging metal cornice at northeast section building front parapet
Apr 26, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl and tank in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2010 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 15, 2010 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 sign at public hall, 1st story
Feb 22, 2010
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 6, 2008 · Apt 1E
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story
Nov 4, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective counter balance at window in the 2nd bedroom from north at west located at apt 3r, 3rd story
Nov 4, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing at 4 sty east apt 4e ms rodriquez. , section '' ''
Apr 1, 1998 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light fixture at ceiling of 4 sty east apt 4e center room. , section '' ''
Apr 1, 1998 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires at center room east wall 4 sty east apt 4e. , section '' ''
Apr 1, 1998 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit top & bottom sash at window center room 4 sty east apt 4e. , section '' ''
Apr 1, 1998 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit south room east & west windows top & bottom sashes at 4 sty east apt 4e. , section '' ''
Apr 1, 1998 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 11
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 21, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 14, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - 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 - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 4, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - active
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- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 23, 1988
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 1
Boiler shut down high co. do not operate boiler until all hazardous conditions are immediately corrected and dob is notified to re-inspect to lift the cease use order. 212-393-2784
Apr 22, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Register boiler send in certificate of correction
Apr 22, 2021 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioners order contained in summons/violation#32093256h issued on 02/12/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptable certifi
Nov 20, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
36,32,50a,50b-36)hb smith boiler is not registered. 50a)boiler controls must be on their own pigtail. 50b)proper supports on piping.
Feb 12, 2018 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Filed a certificate,form,application etc.containing a material false statements under job application#122913384,issued on 10/07/16.the ownerapplicant made a false statement certification on section #26,pw1 chec
Mar 21, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. defects noted 1-observed brownstones veneer on the east elevation w/missing mortar joints throughout& bulging. 2-observed entry gate at south elevation w/cracks & spallin
May 24, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building walls defects noted: 1) observednumerous cracks at cornice above decorative entry gate with spalling of brown stone. 1st sty. 2) observed 2nd engage column from west at
Apr 17, 2006 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permit. noted: renovation of apt 4e demolition of 3 wallsremoval of kitchen & bathroom. windows also removed. doors removed from bathroom. new walls being erected. work being done on 4th floor
Sep 15, 1999
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 9, 2026 · Apt BSMTGF
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 19, 2026 · Apt BSMTGF
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 19, 2026 · Apt BSMTGF
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 12, 2025 · Apt 1W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 2W
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 2W
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 2W
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 2W
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 2W
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 2W
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 2W
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 2W
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 2W
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 2W
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 2W
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 2W
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 2W
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 2W
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 2W
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 2W
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 2W
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 2W
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 2W
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 2W
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 2W
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 2W
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 2W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 2W
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 2W
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 2W
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 2W
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 2W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 5W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 5W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 2W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 5W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 5W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 17, 2018 · Apt 4W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2016 · Apt 2W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2016 · Apt 5W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 7, 2016 · Apt 5W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 12, 2015 · Apt 1W
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 14, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 14, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 15
- Building area
- 9,310 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,468 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 771 / 13
- Assessed value
- $1,902,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #106498, last renewed Aug 6, 2025.
Questions about 249 West 21 Street
Who owns 249 West 21 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is D-J Zada 249w21 LLC.
Does 249 West 21 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 74 housing violations at this property.
Is 249 West 21 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 20% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 249 West 21 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 249 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.