721 Flatbush Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05055-0009Map

721 Flatbush Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 721 Flatbush LLC. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on May 25, 2004. 24 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 24
DOB violations: 20
ECB violations: 15
HPD complaints: 15

What to know

Concern

3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation May 25, 2004

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 · 24

CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3 sty. apt.kitchen and bathroom,
May 25, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak entrance foyer 3 sty. apt.
May 25, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical ceiling fixture all rooms 3 sty. apt.
May 25, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches all rooms 3 sty. apt.
May 25, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak at base of tub bathroom 3 sty. apt.
May 25, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tile floor bathroom 3 sty. apt.
May 25, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective improperly balanced sashes front & rear rooms 3 sty. apt.
May 25, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Remove the torn and/or loose floor covering kitchen & entrance foyer 3 sty. apt.
May 25, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective worn floor center room 3 sty. apt.
May 25, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing control knobs at cooking range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 3rd story
Jun 13, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out

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BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wood moulding at north wall over closet door in the private hallway located at apt 2, 3rd story
Jun 13, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall and floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2, 3rd story
Jun 13, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 3rd story
Jun 13, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 3rd story
Jun 13, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mold and mildew at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 3rd story
Jun 13, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 3rd story
Jun 13, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 3rd story
Jun 13, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at door in the bathroom located at apt 2, 3rd story
Jun 13, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective gasket refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 2, 3rd story
Jun 13, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 3rd story
Jun 13, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story
Jun 13, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell and buzzer from street to in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story
Jun 13, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 3rd story
Jun 13, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rusted and rottten sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2, 3rd story
Jun 13, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 20

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 27, 2016
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 27, 2016
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 27, 2016
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 27, 2016
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 27, 2016
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 21, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed

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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
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
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
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 15

Class - 1
Failure to obey a vacate order from the commissioner as per 28-207.4.noted:at time of inspection apartment at 2nd floor level is being occupied by 4 long term tenants there by disobeying active vacate order#415
Dec 10, 2024 · Penalty $25,000
Active
Class - 1
Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order.noted:at time of inspection,active vacate order#415/15 issued on 11/02/2015 and sticker have been removed from front entry door of building and sticker from 2nd
Dec 10, 2024 · Penalty $25,000
Active
Class - 1
Failure to obey a vacte order fromt the commissioner per 28-207.4-noted: at 2nd floor apartment 2 has been reoccupied having a family of 5 despite active vacate order #415 issued on 11/02/2015 and still active.
Oct 3, 2024 · Penalty $4,800
Active
Class - 1
Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order. noted: at the time of inspection a written posted vacate order has been removed from the entry door-vacate order #415 issued 11/02/2015 and still active. remedy
Oct 3, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy on a dwelling from 1 or 2 families to 4 or more families.noted: 2 floor apt converted into 4 sro rooms/hostel (transient use) with multiple beds. previous violation #35086533k.
Nov 2, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Active
Class - 1
28-301.1 failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. failure toprovide fire alarm system for sro/transient use in apt on 2nd flr. rmdy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Nov 2, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. 1-failure to complywith maximum floor area requirements per occupant load as per bc 1004.1.2 table 1004.1.2 and ( )sec 31. noted: at 2 floor having rooms with
Nov 2, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Class - 2
Work w/o permit work noted: 2 flr erect full height partition to create additional bedroom, subdivde 3pc bathroom; 2-erect illuminating awn ing sign 1 flr dunkin donus work 100-% complete.rmdy:stop all work.obt
Nov 2, 2015 · Penalty $800
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2 - 27-954 for sro/transient use on 2 floor. rmdy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Nov 2, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.failure to provide number of required means of egress for eveyr flr per bc 1018.1 - 27-366 for sro/transient use on 2 flr. rmdy: discontinue illegal occupan
Nov 2, 2015 · Penalty $1,200
Active

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Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35086532z issued on 2/18/14. work w/o a permit at 3rd fl. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Aug 16, 2014
Resolve
Class - 1
Fail to comply w/the comm's order contained in notice of violation #35086532z issued on 02/18/14. for work w/o a permit.erected full height partitions for rms @ 3rd flr aot.rem:comply w/the comm's order.
Jun 20, 2014
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/o a permit: work noted at 3rd flr apt, created full height partition walls creating 3 bedrooms. installed doors, casings w/the middlebedroom having no exterior window. at 2nd flr apt, observed 4 bedrooms
Feb 18, 2014
Resolve
Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 1 or 2 families to 4 or more families. dob records indicate premises to have 2 families @2nd and 3rd flrs. alt work noted: at 2nd flr created 4 sros and at 3rd
Feb 18, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Hazardous
B4bbq91632a3851503650a50b. 51 found new burnham boiler sing. 175000 btus 50 no fresh air 50a holes in ceiling & walls. 50a flue pipe not supported. 50b debris in boiler room.
Jan 18, 2008 · Penalty $1,300
Active

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 14, 2017 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 15, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 29, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 25, 2003 · Apt TOP F
Close
Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
May 25, 2003 · Apt TOP F
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 25, 2003 · Apt TOP F
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
May 25, 2003 · Apt TOP F
Close
General
Doors
May 25, 2003 · Apt TOP F
Close
General
Ceramic-tile
May 25, 2003 · Apt TOP F
Close

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General
Floor
May 25, 2003 · Apt TOP F
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 25, 2003 · Apt TOP F
Close
General
Cabinet
May 25, 2003 · Apt TOP F
Close
General
Floor
May 25, 2003 · Apt TOP F
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 25, 2003 · Apt TOP F
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built: 1930
Floors: 3
Residential units: 2
Building area: 3,294 ft²
Lot area: 1,790 ft²
Zoning: R7-1
Community board: 309
Council district: 40
Block / lot: 5055 / 9
Assessed value: $133,380
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #826093, last renewed Jul 24, 2026.

Questions about 721 Flatbush Avenue

Who owns 721 Flatbush Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 721 Flatbush LLC.

Does 721 Flatbush Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.

Is 721 Flatbush 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 721 Flatbush Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 721 Flatbush Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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