roofy

321 20 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00886-0074Map

Owner of record: Brooklyn Townhouse Property Owner, L.l.c .

321 20 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Brooklyn Townhouse Property Owner, L.l.c .. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2020.

HPD violations
37
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
60

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 1, 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 2020
2
About 25% of the building's 8 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 37

  • 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.

    May 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 3F

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 30, 2024

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

    Dec 30, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 30, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 30, 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.

    Apr 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard

    Jul 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure the loose metal tread 4th from bottom up at rear fire escape balcony, at rear yard , 2nd story

    Apr 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway door with combination lock obstructing egress from rear yard fire escape to street, at east yard

    Apr 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
Show 27 more ↓
  • 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 20, 2023

    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
  • 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.

    Apr 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at building entrance door , 1st story

    Jan 12, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ................ in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story

    Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective hot and cold water mixing valve at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective faucet knob at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 12, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective seal dumbwaiter door at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 13, 2011

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system .locked at boiler room

    Sep 11, 2010

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Sep 18, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Sep 18, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wall cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Sep 18, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Jul 31, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect east side of building sinking creating crack approx. 1/4 - 1/2 inch wide from 1st thru 4th story at front of building

    Oct 6, 2008

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling and south wall bathroom 2 sty west apt 2f alveld 788 5232 er1 , section '' ''

    Aug 4, 1993 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door 1 sty rear apt 1r. , section '' ''

    Nov 14, 1990 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective cement steps east fire passageway to court yard.

    Aug 22, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings 1 & 2 sty public hall.

    Aug 22, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings 4 sty public hall to roof.

    Aug 22, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway east wood door & lock.

    Aug 22, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead public hall to roof.

    Aug 22, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door bulkhead public hall to roof.

    Aug 22, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing coping roof rear.

    Aug 22, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on walls at or near stairs all stys public halls.

    Aug 22, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry steps front fire passage to street.

    Aug 22, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 12

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 27, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurentances remedy; structure make safe maintain exterior building wall, immediate ly

    Oct 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Maintain exterior building wall,protect public,submit engineering repo rt to the dob for structural stability

    Oct 7, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Comply with commissioner's vacate order

    Jun 6, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintian structure noted: exterior bearing and non-bearing walls show evidence of cracking and displacement due to historic and r ecent settlement of footings cracks visible at exposure 1 and 3 also m asonry partition at cellar for passage is severely bowed remedy: engage services of professional engineer to evaluate defects

    May 5, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Due to construction operations under permit at adj lot 325 pre-exsisti ng cracks have widened throughout exposures 1 + 4 from grade to roof parapet remedy: repair and replace all loose brick and mortal joints forthwith

    Mar 28, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
Show 2 more ↓
  • 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

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    Work w/out a permit noted:at time of inspection,observation was made at exposure(1) front of above premises,a 8'-0" ft hunter green construction enclosed fence consisting of 4" x 4" uprights/post,2" x 4" woode

    Sep 24, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/ the dept of bldg for notice of violation #35097159n issued on 07/08/14pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem:file a cert of correction.

    Sep 20, 2014 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Fail to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a cert of correction w/the dob for n.o.v. #35090426r issued on 05/29/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. fail to maintain bldg exterior. rem:file a cert of

    Aug 19, 2014 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.low retaining wall approx.36'h holding back same height of soil is missing @ the rear yard -exp.3.no cave in @ rear yard.rem:repair and/or replace forthwith.

    Jul 8, 2014 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.retaining wall framing stairwell.leading to cellar on exposure-1/facade have visble step cracking & severe spalling-bldg front facade is sinking @ the right fro

    May 29, 2014 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. brick work at front facade and decorative masonry around windows is loose, cracked & pcs are missing at east corner from ground level up to 3rd sty. remedy:

    Oct 20, 2008 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit. hazardous. noted: at time of inspection at cellar level a class "a" apartment wall erected creating rooms and 3pcs kitchen with gas and plumbing lines, and 3 pcs bathroom, w/o dob permit

    Mar 18, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide at least two(room) means of egress from space as required. noted: at time of inspection an apartment building at cellar level. an illegal apartment with 3 pcs kitchen and 3 pcs bathroom and

    Mar 18, 2008 · Penalty $480

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 11, 2016 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 11, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Close
Show 40 more ↓
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Jan 7, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 7, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 7, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 7, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 7, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 1, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 8, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 8, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 23, 2010 · Apt 1REAR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 23, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 23, 2010 · Apt 1REAR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 10, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 20, 2010 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 13, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 16, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 16, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 16, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 16, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 16, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 29, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 29, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 29, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 23, 2009 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 23, 2009 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 6, 2009 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 20, 2008 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 20, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 20, 2008 · Apt 3R

    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
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
6,560 ft²
Lot area
2,003 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
39
Block / lot
886 / 74
Assessed value
$974,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #304485, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.

Questions about 321 20 Street

Who owns 321 20 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Brooklyn Townhouse Property Owner, L.l.c ..

Does 321 20 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.

Is 321 20 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2020 (about 25% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 321 20 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 321 20 Street?

It has 8 residential units.

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