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168 21 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11232BBL 3-00642-0033Map

Owner of record: 168 21st Street LLC

168 21 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11232. It has 24 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 168 21st Street LLC. HPD has recorded 68 housing violations here, most recently on January 24, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
68
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
225

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jan 24, 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
8
About 33% of the building's 24 apartments
Down from 15 in 2018

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 · 68

  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Jan 24, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at 1st story leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room locked at basement

    Nov 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at east

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at east

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall and ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at east

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at east

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at east

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing plastic rope holding door leading to south yard. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 3, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at boiler room

    Aug 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at the entrance door to yard 1st from east at south, at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of wood furniture at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of shopping cart, ladder.. at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of shopping cart at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials at the intermedate landng at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 4th story

    Aug 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''south''

    Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system flap doors locked from sidewalk to cellar at boiler room

    Aug 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at grout joints of the ceramic tiles at north and east walls around bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''south''

    Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 14, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective defective latch set at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 14, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 4th story balcony at building front at fire escape

    Nov 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing removable hold open device at door at building entrance , 1st story

    Nov 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing removable hold open device at door at vestibule entrance , 1st story

    Nov 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective missing fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • A

    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 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

DOB building violations · 16

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    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

    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

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons # 39155762x., file a certificate of correction

    Oct 7, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order to obtain permits for summons 39166452y., comply with commissioner's order

    Oct 7, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order. for work without a permit for vio#39155760m . no permit on file as of 5/5/2026., comply with commissioner's order

    May 5, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Atoi observed approx. 3 disconnect boxes at the rear and 2 at front of property supplying electricity to ac condenser units on exp#3 and exp#1 respectively. no permit on file with the department for mentioned w

    Nov 10, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Atoi observed approx. 5 disconnect boxes at the front of property supplying electricity to ac condenser units on exp#1. no permit on file with the department for mentioned work. no permits or job filings as per

    Nov 10, 2025 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 1

    1 electrical hvac system units at 4th floor exposure 1 with no permit on dept. file, obtain permit

    Aug 1, 2025 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Ecb violation issue for wwp removing and installing hot water heaters in basement., obtain permit

    Aug 1, 2025 · Penalty $12,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 29, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jul 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 1, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 1, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 24, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 28, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 28, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 27, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 20, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 20, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jan 20, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jun 7, 2004 · Apt 3-D

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 30, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C1)
Year built
1930
Floors
4
Residential units
24
Building area
9,800 ft²
Lot area
3,070 ft²
Zoning
M1-2D
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
642 / 33
Assessed value
$573,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #358019, last renewed Nov 28, 2025.

Questions about 168 21 Street

Who owns 168 21 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 168 21st Street LLC.

Does 168 21 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 68 housing violations at this property.

Is 168 21 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 24 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 168 21 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 168 21 Street?

It has 24 residential units.

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