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421 Saratoga Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01468-0008Map

Owner of record: Saratoga East 421 LLC

421 Saratoga Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Saratoga East 421 LLC. HPD has recorded 102 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2025. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
102
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
47

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 10, 2025

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 · 102

  • 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 29, 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 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing guide rods at west fire escape

    Nov 30, 2023

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east, the 1st room from east, the 5th room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 24, 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • I

    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.

    Mar 1, 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 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Jan 14, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate ... in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south

    Feb 16, 2019 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Feb 16, 2019 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Feb 16, 2019 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances of upper sashes at north and south windows in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    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 .. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 10, 2018

    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

    Jul 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations ... at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Jul 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water temperature exceeding 130 degrees at cold water faucet of bathtub. in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide and maintain approved mail receptacles and directories for the persons residing in the dwelling as provided in the u.s. postal regulations. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin waterbugs located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances of upper sashes at north and south windows in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Jul 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances of upper sashes at north and south windows in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances of upper sashes at north and south windows in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 3, 2018 · Apt 3

    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

    Jul 3, 2018

    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

    Jul 3, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 23, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35236180p issued on 06/01/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file

    May 15, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35236180p issued on 6-1-17 & to file a c of c pursuant 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no permit or application filed to correct violating condition.

    Mar 16, 2018 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35236180p issued on 06/01/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file

    Feb 3, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35236180p issued on 06/01/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no permit or application filed to correct violating condition.

    Dec 21, 2017 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35236180p issued on 06/01/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file

    Nov 4, 2017 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35236180p issued on 06/01/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.erected partitions to cr

    Sep 22, 2017 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legal ly approved numbers of families. noted: certificate of occupancy #301 668210f indicate premises as three families with no apartments at cel

    Jun 1, 2017 · Penalty $3,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. noted: certificate of occupancy #301668210f indicates premises as three families bldg w/no apartment and cellar. observedfull height drywall, partiitons erected at cellar in order to create

    Jun 1, 2017 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 30, 2022 · Apt FLOOR2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 30, 2022 · Apt FLOOR2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 30, 2022 · Apt FLOOR2

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jun 30, 2022 · Apt FLOOR2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 30, 2022 · Apt FLOOR2

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jan 12, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 12, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 6, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 6, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 6, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 6, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 2, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 2, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 2, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 2, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 2, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 25, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 25, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 25, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 25, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jan 9, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 9, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 9, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 9, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 20, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 20, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 20, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 3, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Nov 3, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 3, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 3, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 29, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 29, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 29, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 29, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 17, 2008 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 17, 2008 · Apt 1FL

    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 (C0)
Year built
1920
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,000 ft²
Lot area
1,650 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
1468 / 8
Assessed value
$47,940
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #385545, last renewed Oct 27, 2025.

Questions about 421 Saratoga Avenue

Who owns 421 Saratoga Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Saratoga East 421 LLC.

Does 421 Saratoga Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 102 housing violations at this property.

Is 421 Saratoga Avenue 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 Saratoga Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 421 Saratoga Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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