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231 East 21 Street

Manhattan, NY 10010BBL 1-00902-0020Map

Owner of record: 21st Owner LLC

231 East 21 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10010. It has 24 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 21st Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 192 housing violations here, most recently on April 6, 2026. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
192
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
83

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 6, 2026

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
5
About 21% of the building's 24 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 · 192

  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 10th metal tread from bottom of 2nd story balcony at building front at fire escape

    Apr 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material north wall, west wall, and ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from east

    Apr 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall north wall and ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from east

    Apr 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and latch at building entrance , 1st story

    Mar 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door from public hall leading basment at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 28, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign not posted , 1st story

    Sep 28, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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., 1st story

    Sep 28, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at all balconies at building front at fire escape

    Sep 28, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper., 1st story

    Sep 28, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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.

    Sep 28, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • 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, 1st story

    Sep 28, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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., 1st story

    Sep 28, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mildew at tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1k, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1K

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at all stories at public hall

    Aug 31, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls at all stories at public hall

    Aug 31, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide operable door knobs at the exterior of north and south bulkhead doors at public hall, 6th story

    Aug 31, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at building front at fire escape

    Aug 31, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling throughout at basement

    Aug 31, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Remove disused plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections water closet at boiler room at basement

    Aug 31, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective control spindel at shower body in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 1k, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1K

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the kitchenette located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub-floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wash basin vanity in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchenette located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloping wood sub-floor in the kitchenette located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchenette located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective woofd sub-floor in the kitchen located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective refrigerator door gasket in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate presumed lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, presumed lead paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection mechanical drain pipe at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub-floor in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 9, 2008

    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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    P-plumbing none

    Mar 19, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 1

    @ the time of my inspection. i observed a few apts under going complete renovations. sub panels, branch circuits wiring, receptacles outlets, switches, lighting fixtures., obtain permit; obtain a permit.

    Aug 31, 2022 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    @ the time of my inspection. i observed the water main ground conductor is missing, and service switch neutral bar is not bonded to enclosures., obtain permit; comply with ec.

    Aug 31, 2022 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    @ the time of my inspection. i observed. in the basement, the end line box is corroded, splice boxes are not covered, emt pipe are not supported, armored cables are not secured, outlets boxes are not covered.,

    Aug 31, 2022 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans noted:application type 2 14 #102186590 renovation on 2nd fl apt #6 n/e side or f/r. renova/of all interior partitions, plaster &lath ceiling and portition of dumb waiter.

    Jan 21, 1999

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit.parapet wall west has been removed.parapet wall north is in process of being demolished.debris/bricks from roof is be-ing lowered to rear yard by an unapproved hoisting cable + bucket.rem

    Aug 9, 1996 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall:defects parapet wall west remo-ved.parapet wall north is being demolished.no shed has been erected atrear yard where the debris is being lowered.remedy;make safe maintain

    Aug 9, 1996 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. the steps at the front entrance from the street into the building are defective. remedy: make all necessary repairs to steps to the satisfaction of this dept.

    Jul 27, 1988 · Penalty $200

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 22, 2024 · Apt BLDNG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jun 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jun 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jun 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Feb 3, 2022 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 4, 2016 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 9, 2016 · Apt 10

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 9, 2016 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 9, 2016 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 13, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 16, 2013 · Apt 22

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 5, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 5, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 30, 2012 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 24, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 25, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 25, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Feb 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Sep 29, 2011 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 23

    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 (C7)
Year built
1920
Floors
6
Residential units
24
Building area
18,102 ft²
Lot area
4,543 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
106
Council district
2
Block / lot
902 / 20
Assessed value
$3,598,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #101956, last renewed Aug 15, 2025.

Questions about 231 East 21 Street

Who owns 231 East 21 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 21st Owner LLC.

Does 231 East 21 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 192 housing violations at this property.

Is 231 East 21 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 21% of its 24 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 231 East 21 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 231 East 21 Street?

It has 24 residential units and 26 units in total.

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