278 21 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00897-0028Map

278 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 Bisp 278 LLC. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 1 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 20
DOB violations: 2
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 24

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

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 · 20

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
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
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, 2023
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 20, 2023
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
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.
Apr 6, 2021
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
Nov 20, 2013
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 13, 2007 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 13, 2007 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet water closet compartment 2 sty east apt bathroom.
Oct 31, 1989
Closed — Violation closed

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BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cold water handle at sink 2 sty east apt kitch en.
Oct 31, 1989
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings & walls thru out 2 sty east apt.
Oct 31, 1989
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling front room & 2nd room from front 2 sty east apt.
Oct 31, 1989
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2 sty east apt.
Oct 31, 1989
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide bathtub or shower at 2 sty east apt.
Oct 31, 1989
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling kitchen & bathroom 2 sty east apt.
Oct 31, 1989
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code 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 50 watts nights inspection.
Dec 12, 1986
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at vestibule 1 sty pub hall night inspection.
Dec 12, 1986
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
D26-20.01 adm code 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 3 sty apt 5. located at apt 5
Dec 12, 1986 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Apr 12, 1983
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Door/window
Window frame
May 11, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 11, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 11, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 11, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 11, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
No lighting
May 11, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jan 31, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close
Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jan 31, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close
Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jan 31, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close
General
Floor
Aug 18, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close

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General
Floor
Aug 18, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 18, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 18, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 18, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 18, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 18, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close
General
Doors
Aug 18, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 18, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 18, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 18, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close
General
Mold
Jul 1, 2007 · Apt 1L
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 1, 2007 · Apt 1L
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 1, 2007 · Apt 1L
Close
Electric
Lighting
Oct 2, 2003 · Apt N/A
Close

Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
Jun 30, 2026	$1,480,000	Rentals - walkup apartments	6

Building details

Building type: Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 3
Residential units: 6
Building area: 3,750 ft²
Lot area: 1,614 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 307
Council district: 39
Block / lot: 897 / 28
Assessed value: $557,100
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #334873, last renewed Jun 6, 2025.

Questions about 278 21 Street

Who owns 278 21 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bisp 278 LLC.

Does 278 21 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 278 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 278 21 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 278 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.