291 21 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00891-0052Map
Owner of record: Sarkissian Levon B
291 21 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Sarkissian Levon B. HPD has recorded 72 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 72
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 66
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 72
- 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 - 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 19, 2025
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.
Jun 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down at vestibule entrance at public hall, 1st story
May 3, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
May 3, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
May 3, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 2nd story
May 3, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at public hall, 2nd story
May 3, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
May 3, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
May 3, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Apr 28, 2025
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
Apr 28, 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.
Apr 28, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at west, north, and east walls at showerstall in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at 2nd lower sash window from east at south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the 5th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor at closet in the 5th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 2nd story balcony at 1st stack from east at south at building front at fire escape
Apr 28, 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 26, 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
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.
Mar 20, 2023
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.
Feb 22, 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 6, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2017 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2017 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit window in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2017 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection drain pipe under wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2017 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2017 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2017 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 16, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 16, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 16, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... appox. 10 sq. ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 16, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 16, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - 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 16, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - 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 100 watts minimum required , light fixture present
Nov 20, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - 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 100 watts required****
Nov 30, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock set at vestibule door , 1st story
Sep 6, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - 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 200 watts required
Oct 2, 2003
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Aug 4, 2003 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls,ceiling and wood work in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Aug 4, 2003 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective window in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Aug 4, 2003 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Aug 4, 2003 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Aug 4, 2003 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Aug 4, 2003 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - 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
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 15, 2017 · Apt PH
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 15, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 15, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 15, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 12, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 12, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 12, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 12, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 25, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 25, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 25, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 25, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 14, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 14, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 14, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 25, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 25, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 2, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 2, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 2, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Doors
Oct 2, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 22, 2005 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 17, 2005 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 17, 2005 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 17, 2005 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Mold
Dec 17, 2005 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Locks
Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 4, 2005 · Apt 2L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 3,750 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 891 / 52
- Assessed value
- $688,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #333102, last renewed Jun 23, 2026.
Questions about 291 21 Street
Who owns 291 21 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sarkissian Levon B.
Does 291 21 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 72 housing violations at this property.
Is 291 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 291 21 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 291 21 Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.