233 West 21 Street
Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00771-0020Map
Owner of record: 233 W 21 St INC
233 West 21 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 31 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 233 W 21 St INC. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on July 9, 2021. 1 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 22
- DOB violations
- 28
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 5
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 · 22
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 5cd, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 5CD
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 24, 2018
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 16, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 5c-d, 5th story, apartment at north
Aug 4, 2003 · Apt 5C-D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 11, 2003 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 11, 2003 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 11, 2003 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective floor at radiator in the 1st room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 11, 2003 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and wall closet in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 11, 2003 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 11, 2003 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 11, 2003 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 11, 2003 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 11, 2003 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass lower window sash in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 11, 2003 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 11, 2003 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass lower window sash in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 11, 2003 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 3rd bathroom from east at north located at apt 5cd, 5th story, apartment at north
May 12, 2003 · Apt 5CD
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the 3rd bathroom from east at north located at apt 5cd, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 12, 2003 · Apt 5CD
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5cd, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 12, 2003 · Apt 5CD
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective floor at radiator in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5cd, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 12, 2003 · Apt 5CD
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 5cd, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 12, 2003 · Apt 5CD
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring south wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 5cd, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 12, 2003 · Apt 5CD
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 28
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 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 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 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
Jan 20, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 26, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - 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 - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7c technical report by 02/21/2013
Dec 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 31, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 3, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 12, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 20, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p4216
Nov 15, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(01)properly mount rectifures on controllers
Mar 31, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(50)provide access to motor room
Jul 20, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
At time of inspection observed suspended scaffold at exposure #1 upon requesting for cd5 document none was provided.3301.7stop all used of suspended scaffold.
Feb 7, 2024 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
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Jun 6, 2008 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancyalt 354/86 remedy obtain a valid certificate of occupancy
Jan 25, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Floor
Aug 12, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 9, 2003 · Apt 5CB
Close - General
Windows
Jun 9, 2003 · Apt 5CB
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 8, 2003 · Apt 5CD
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | $1,239,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Nov 20, 2025 | $683,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 31
- Building area
- 20,748 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,938 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 771 / 20
- Assessed value
- $2,802,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #120307, last renewed Sep 8, 2025.
Questions about 233 West 21 Street
Who owns 233 West 21 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 233 W 21 St INC.
Does 233 West 21 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.
Is 233 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 233 West 21 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 233 West 21 Street?
It has 31 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.