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421 Crown Street

Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01292-0001Map

Owner of record: 421 Crown St HDFC

421 Crown Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1923 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 39 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 421 Crown St HDFC. HPD has recorded 235 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 31 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
235
DOB violations
18
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
143

What to know

Concern
14 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 235

  • 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 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets hot water faucet in the bathroom located at apt 12al, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 12AL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance of the lower sash at the 3rd window from east at south in the 2nd room from east located at apt 12al, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 12AL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 12al, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 12AL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective the counter balance of the lower sash at the 2nd window from south at west in the 3rd room from east located at apt 12al, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 12AL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 [ missing frame ] at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 3, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Jan 3, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at 2nd fire door from east leading to center court at north at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 3, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... (hinges) in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at 2nd fire door from east leading to center court at north at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 3, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective transom light glass pane at building entrance door , 1st story

    Jan 3, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at 2nd fire door from east leading to center court at north at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at 2nd fire door from east at north leading to center court at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at 2nd fire door from east at north leading to center court, latch at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 28, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective transom light glass pane at building entrance door , 1st story

    Oct 28, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Oct 28, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at fire door leading to roof at east, hinges, at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story, section ''east''

    Oct 28, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at 2nd fire door from east at north leading to center court at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 28, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at basement section east

    Oct 28, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at fire door leading to basement at north, missing

    Oct 28, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at fire door leading to roof at west, hinges, at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story, section ''west''

    Oct 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the steam riser (1st from east at south) in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 at public hall

    Oct 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Oct 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Oct 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Oct 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east and north walls in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counterbalance at upper window sash (1st from north at east) in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper., 1st story

    Oct 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system that is missing , 1st story

    Oct 9, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

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

    Oct 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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.

    Oct 9, 2024

    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., 1st story

    Oct 9, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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, 1st story

    Oct 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 27, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 27, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 27, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures light fixtures at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 27, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 27, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash, west 1 window in the kitchen located at apt 12l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Aug 25, 2024 · Apt 12L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color around escutchen plate at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 12l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Aug 25, 2024 · Apt 12L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color around escutchen plates at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 12l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Aug 25, 2024 · Apt 12L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash, west 1 window, 1st window from south. in the 1st room from north located at apt 12l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Aug 25, 2024 · Apt 12L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective upper and lower refregerator door gaskets in the kitchen located at apt 12l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Aug 25, 2024 · Apt 12L

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 18

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 26, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 10, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Feb 2, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Nov 2, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jun 1, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
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  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    At the time of inspection. observed sidewalk shed in place installed at exp#1 and 2, but no shed parapet information panel was provided as required by the bc. this condition creates a hazardous condition by cau

    Oct 15, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Active job permit # b01318430-i1-gc expires on 4/17/2026 observed at time of inspection permit not posted at the premises., post/properly post permit

    Apr 15, 2026 · Penalty $300

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Atoi inspector observed swo that was issued on 10/11/2024 has been removed from apt 1r door and 2nd one next to intercom screen by the front entrance......, comply with code

    Jul 25, 2025 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Ecb violation issued. atoi observed at exposure 1 on the facde a peace of metal supporting the concrete from falling failure to maintain, repair and/or replace

    Jul 22, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Atoi observed electrical work being done in the kitchen of apartment 1r on the 1st floor without a permit or documentation on file with the department. observed new exposed electrical mc cable run on the ceilin

    Oct 11, 2024 · Penalty $4,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant. chimney located north center court yard missing mortar and cracked. missing bricks, repair and/replace

    May 22, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Observed fire escape exit passageway at exp# to street obstructed by padlocked gate. exit door from court yard obstructed by bicycles. exit door from court yard to building not properly closing. at rear of the

    Nov 1, 2023 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit observed at the time on inspection on the fourth (4th) floor (apt 19l) the removal of wall, electric panel box, bx cable. electric outlet was observed dangling. no permit issued according

    Jun 22, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 12AL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 12AL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 8, 2024 · Apt 12AL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 8, 2024 · Apt 12AL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 12L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 12L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Cabinet

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 12L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 12L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 12L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 1RWATE

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 16R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 16R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 8R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 19L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 5, 2023 · Apt 14L

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jun 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jan 3, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jan 3, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 8R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 15L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 13, 2018 · Apt 16R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 12, 2016 · Apt 15L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 12, 2016 · Apt 15L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 12, 2016 · Apt 15L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 12, 2016 · Apt 15L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 18, 2015 · Apt 15L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 18, 2015 · Apt 15L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 18, 2015 · Apt 15L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 18, 2013 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 1, 2012 · Apt 10L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 1, 2012 · Apt 10L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 8, 2012 · Apt 5L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 8, 2012 · Apt 5L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 8, 2012 · Apt 5L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 8, 2012 · Apt 5L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 8, 2012 · Apt 5L

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
May 27, 2026$570,000Coops - walkup apartments—

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C6)
Year built
1923
Floors
4
Residential units
39
Building area
44,700 ft²
Lot area
12,775 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
309
Council district
35
Block / lot
1292 / 1
Assessed value
$1,184,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #320188, last renewed Aug 15, 2025.

Questions about 421 Crown Street

Who owns 421 Crown Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 421 Crown St HDFC.

Does 421 Crown Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 235 housing violations at this property.

Is 421 Crown 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 421 Crown Street built?

City records list 1923 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 421 Crown Street?

It has 39 residential units.

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