421 Columbia Street

Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00534-0010Map

421 Columbia Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 421 Columbia Street R. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on June 9, 2025. 4 of the 13 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2020.

HPD violations: 13
DOB violations: 7
ECB violations: 3
HPD complaints: 82

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Jun 9, 2025

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 2020

About 17% of the building's 6 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

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 13

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.
Jun 9, 2025
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.
Nov 29, 2024
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 9, 2024
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.
Mar 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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
Jan 13, 2023
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.
Jan 13, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Jan 13, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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 14, 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 23, 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 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed

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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 21, 2017
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.
Nov 4, 2016
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 agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 27, 2015
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 7

Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Erect approximately 75 linear ft of sidewalk shed along huntington st exp #2 to safeguard the public
May 28, 2026
Dob violation - active
Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Erect approximately 75 linear ft of sidewalk shed along huntington st exp #2 to safeguard the public
May 28, 2026
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

Class - 1
Observed section of bricks underneath 3 floor window on huntgtion street side with spalling bricks and mortar missing in same area. also observed small peace on flat side of cornice missing, repair and/replace
May 28, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Hazardous
Supervision or use of rigger equipment without a special rigger's license.note;at front of bldg two license suspension scafford.suspended from roof at 2nd story windows without any supervision.remedy.remove sca
Jul 24, 2002
Resolve
Hazardous
Supervision or use of regging equipment with out a special riggers license: note. at front of building west, two-point suspension windows scaffold being hang from roof at 2nd story level (from grade) without an
Jun 28, 2002
Resolve

Complaints

Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close
Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close

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Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 26, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 11, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jun 17, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 25, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 3, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 3, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close
General
Doors
Jun 3, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 3, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close
General
Ventilation system
Jun 3, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 9, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 9, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 29, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 13, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close
General
Ventilation system
Jan 16, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 10, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 25, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 4
Residential units: 6
Building area: 4,800 ft²
Lot area: 1,670 ft²
Zoning: R5
Community board: 306
Council district: 38
Block / lot: 534 / 10
Assessed value: $741,150
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #369597, last renewed Aug 26, 2025.

Questions about 421 Columbia Street

Who owns 421 Columbia Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 421 Columbia Street R.

Does 421 Columbia Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.

Is 421 Columbia Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2020 (about 17% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 421 Columbia Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 421 Columbia Street?

It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.

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