156 21 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11232BBL 3-00642-0027Map
Owner of record: Esny 21st LLC
156 21 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1933 in Brooklyn, 11232. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Esny 21st LLC. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 6 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 22
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 55
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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
- 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.
May 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 6, 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 3, 2024
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 22, 2023
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 20, 2023
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 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 22, 2022
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.
Feb 22, 2022
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.
Apr 6, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 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 28, 2019
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 12, 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.
Nov 16, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story
Oct 25, 2017
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 2, 2016
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 6, 2015
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.
Feb 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story
Feb 5, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items, bike and rubbish. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 5, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Feb 5, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
Apr 14, 2014
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 15, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 15, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 15, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 15, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Mar 6, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 6, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 6, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 15, 2013 · Apt 3F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt E3
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt E3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt E3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt E3
Close - General
Floor
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt E3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt E3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt E3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt E3
Close - General
Floor
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt E3
Close - General
Floor
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt E3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt E3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt E3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt E3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2012 · Apt 3I
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 2, 2012 · Apt 3I
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 3I
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 23, 2011 · Apt 3I
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 23, 2011 · Apt 3I
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 23, 2011 · Apt 3I
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 23, 2011 · Apt 3I
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 8, 2011 · Apt 3I
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 22, 2011 · Apt 3I
Close - General
Windows
Mar 22, 2011 · Apt 3I
Close - General
Windows
Mar 22, 2011 · Apt 3I
Close - General
Windows
Mar 22, 2011 · Apt 3I
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 11, 2011 · Apt 3I
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2010 · Apt 3I
Close - General
Windows
Oct 6, 2010 · Apt 3I
Close - General
Windows
Oct 6, 2010 · Apt 3I
Close - General
Windows
Oct 6, 2010 · Apt 3I
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | $1,598,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 5 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1933
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 4,876 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,000 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-2D
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 642 / 27
- Assessed value
- $724,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #344969, last renewed Jul 22, 2025.
Questions about 156 21 Street
Who owns 156 21 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Esny 21st LLC.
Does 156 21 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.
Is 156 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 156 21 Street built?
City records list 1933 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 156 21 Street?
It has 5 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.