259 21 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00891-7501Map

259 21 Street is a condominium built in 2006 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 37 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is St John's Condominium. HPD has recorded 3 housing violations here, most recently on March 20, 2023. 1 of the 3 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 3
DOB violations: 22
ECB violations: 18
HPD complaints: 2

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Mar 20, 2023

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 3

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.
Oct 6, 2015
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 100 watts minimum required , light fixture present
Jun 14, 2014
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 22

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2021
Aug 21, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 20, 2021
Dob violation - active
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 3, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed

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Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Plumbing none
The borough commissioner has issued a letter of intent to revoke sprinkler applcation #340570046 due to audit objections. stop all sprinkler work immediately except to make site safe
Jun 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 23, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 12, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 23, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 29, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 28, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Construction other optional
Stop all work,make site safe,contact the dob at 718-802-3685
Jul 22, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 18

Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. remedy; file application, install dlm a
Oct 20, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#38260949y issued on 1/29/18, and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certifica
Nov 20, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 1
Filed a certificate,form,application,etc containing a material false statement. on 6/26/18 @ approx 1:15pm observed fire suppression contractor e-file a laa# 340570046 to re-locate sprinkler heads which is not
Jun 26, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
16b11,100m07,70r11,17h11,100r09,26r11,61r11,40r07,59j01.(16b)provide designated lobby.braille tags.(100m)provide in case of fire signage where needed.(17h)replace where needed.(14j)adjust for full view of cab.
Jan 29, 2018 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation# 35208384z issued on 5/26/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for work w/out a permit. rem: comply w/ commissi
Jul 21, 2017
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. observed: at the top of the roof erected a wood deck used as recreation area approx size 70'x40'. work 100% completed. noted: installed deck violates the following section of nyc bc(1)bc28-15
May 26, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert. of occupancy or bldg dept. records.noted:per alt.2 job#302008672 of which permit exp. 5/1/07& applicant of records is requesting a letter of completion via p.w.7
Oct 5, 2009
Resolve
Class - 2
01b10.59e01.80b14.05x10. 01b inaudible 59e adjust pads 80b shorten hoist ropes 05x zone lock restrictor inoperative
Feb 3, 2009
Resolve
Non-hazardous
50a-50a violation of code 4-13.4,g ability to isolate expansion tank from system for service missing
Jun 24, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Non-hazardous
50a/50a-a violation of code 4-13-4,g, failure to be able to isolate expansion tank from system for service
Jun 24, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Active

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Non-hazardous
50a/50a-violation of code 4-13-4, g ability to isolate expansion tank from system for service missing
Jun 24, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Non-hazardous
50a-50a violation of code 4-13.4,g ability to isolate expansion tank from system for service missing
Jun 24, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Non-hazardous
50a-50a violation of code 4-13.4,g ability to isolate expansion tank from system for service, missing
Jun 24, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Non-hazardous
50a-50a violation of code 4-13.4,g ability to isolate expansion tank from system missing
Jun 24, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Non-hazardous
50a/50a-violation of code 4-13.4,g ability to isolate expansion tank from system for service missing
Jun 24, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Non-hazardous
50a-50a violation of code 4-13.4,g ability to isolate expansion tank from system for service
Jun 24, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Non-hazardous
50a-50a violation of code 4-13.4,g ability to isolate expansion tank from system for service missing
Jun 24, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Non-hazardous
50a-50a violation of code 4-13.4,g ability to isolate expansion tank from system for service missing
Jun 24, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Active

Complaints

Electric
Power outage
Sep 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 9, 2017 · Apt BB
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Condominium (RM)
Year built: 2006
Floors: 5
Residential units: 37
Building area: 50,354 ft²
Lot area: 17,883 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 307
Council district: 39
Block / lot: 891 / 7501
Assessed value: $5,705,424
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #381307, last renewed Aug 19, 2025.

Questions about 259 21 Street

Who owns 259 21 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is St John's Condominium.

Does 259 21 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 3 housing violations at this property.

Is 259 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 259 21 Street built?

City records list 2006 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 259 21 Street?

It has 37 residential units and 51 units in total.

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