38 East 21 Street

Manhattan, NY 10010BBL 1-00849-0052Map

38 East 21 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1904 in Manhattan, 10010. It has 8 residential units across 9 floors. The owner of record is 38 East 21 Group L.p.. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 51
ECB violations: 19
HPD complaints: 7

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 51

No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022
Feb 22, 2022
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2021
Dob violation - active
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 5, 2019
Dob violation - active
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 18, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 18, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 18, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 3, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 11, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 4, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade optional
Unsafe local law report filed
Feb 17, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 15, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 16, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 11, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 27, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 17, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 31, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p3978
Jun 8, 2001
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p3978
Jun 8, 2001
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p3978
Aug 10, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p3978
Jun 3, 1999
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 20, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 6, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
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
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
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
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, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade optional
Ll1080-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional
Jul 1, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 7, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 25, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 19

Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons #35675339m issued on 11/17/2023, and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable cert
Feb 11, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior wall & appurtenances.at time of inspection observed at west elevation on exp #4 missing mortar joints & cracked missing & peeled stucco & coating protection at multiple locations.re
Jan 12, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. note: at time of inspection, i observed spalling/cracking/chipping of bricks at multiple locations on facade exposure 1. moreover, spalling, chipp
Nov 27, 2023 · Penalty $620
Active
Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8a and 9a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#902334.agg1 prior nov#37021137y
Dec 9, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 1
Found dlm is not working i.e. defective. repair and adjust. outside communication (phone) inside elevator car is not working. repair. label of fuses in the elevator controller in the elevator machine room are n
Apr 5, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#802334. agg1 prior nov 37011308k under 28
Apr 1, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35368837p issued on 12/4/18 and to file a certificate of cor rection pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptible cert
Sep 10, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain buidling exterior walls/facade and appurtenances. exp (1): damaged mortar joints at water table and also defect at the following floors 6,7,8 floors. exposure 4: damaged mortar joint at para
Dec 4, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#802334. remedy: submit required technical report
May 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 1
Bc 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use- type class "j".rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jan 18, 2018
Resolve

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Class - 2
Perm.dwelling used/converted for other than perm.residentail purposes c/o 100294165 indicates bldg to be legally approved as a class "a" m.d now apt #6 illegally used/converted to transient use.rem:discontinue
Jan 18, 2018
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner:lack of a system of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2;27-954 for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jan 18, 2018
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner.lack of required #of means of egress for every fl per bc 1018.1 (2008 code);27-366;bc 1021.1 (2014 code) for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jan 18, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg facade as per 1rcny 103-04. noted: @ time of insp exp#4 north elevation, spalling & chipped decorative stone on 8th flr water table, west elevation. exp#4 spalling brickwork &
Dec 20, 2017 · Penalty $500
Active
Non-hazardous
63,m,07 39,d,09 71,l,10 71,k,10 36,0,02 36,x,07 36,m,07 33,#,09 66,0,02 55,y,13 ( 63 m 07 ) provide on elevator (39 d 09) remove old and unsecured emt from motor rm ( 71 l 10) repair light fixture provide
May 13, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
33d06. 33-properly repair flooring in wheel house.
Feb 5, 2002
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46o,3m,15m,35d,35m,74m,3o,73m,60d,60. missing finished floor, provide sight guards, label and lock room provide fire ex and smoke dectector,clean car top and replace covers on duct work, provide metal covers.
Sep 20, 1999
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to submit a third round technical report: periodic inspection of exterior wall and appurtenances as required by local law 10 of 1980 and the department of buildings rules and regulations remedy: file th
May 13, 1994 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
No contractor sign posted. remedy:post contractor sign.
Aug 16, 1993 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2022 · Apt 2
Close
Door/window
Door
Jan 20, 2022 · Apt 2
Close
Elevator
Maintenance
Jan 20, 2022 · Apt 2
Close
Door/window
Door
Dec 7, 2021 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 6, 2015 · Apt 5
Close
General
Fire-escape
Apr 14, 2003 · Apt 6
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Elevator apartment building (D7)
Year built: 1904
Floors: 9
Residential units: 8
Building area: 17,850 ft²
Lot area: 2,300 ft²
Zoning: M1-5M
Community board: 105
Council district: 2
Block / lot: 849 / 52
Assessed value: $2,997,450
Landmark / historic district: Ladies' Mile Historic District

HPD registration #141378, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.

Questions about 38 East 21 Street

Who owns 38 East 21 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 38 East 21 Group L.p..

Does 38 East 21 Street have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 38 East 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 38 East 21 Street built?

City records list 1904 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 38 East 21 Street?

It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.