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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 68
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Jan 24, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room locked at basement
Nov 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at boiler room
Aug 3, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of wood furniture at public hall, 1st story
Aug 1, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of shopping cart, ladder.. at public hall, 4th story
Aug 1, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of shopping cart at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 1, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - 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
Aug 1, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system flap doors locked from sidewalk to cellar at boiler room
Aug 1, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Mar 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Nov 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Mar 8, 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.
Mar 8, 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
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
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.