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56 East 21 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05062-0059Map

Owner of record: 56 East 21 Realty LLC

56 East 21 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 2017 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 20 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is 56 East 21 Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on August 7, 2024. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
17
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
27
HPD complaints
11

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Aug 7, 2024

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
16
About 80% of the building's 20 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 17

  • 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Aug 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Aug 7, 2024

    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

    Aug 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Aug 7, 2024

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 7, 2024

    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.

    Aug 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 1, 2024

    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

    Aug 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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

    Aug 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Aug 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Aug 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 3A

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Aug 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 15

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 4, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 4, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 16, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Borough comm. stop work order, borough comm. has ordered all work stop ped under permit#320914427 due to applicant withdrawal/stop all work except to make site safe

    Mar 10, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Borough comm. stop work order borough coom. has ordered all work stopp ed under permit#320914427 due to applicant withdawal

    Mar 10, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work immediately and make site asef contact the borough comm office at 718 802-3677

    Apr 18, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work immediately and make site safe, contact borough comm. of fice 718 802-3685

    Apr 18, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work immediately make the site safe only contact borough comm . office at 718 802-3685

    Mar 13, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 14, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 14, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 14, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 13, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 18, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 18, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 4, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 27

  • Class - 2

    At the time of my inspection of a 7 story new building active job site, i observed at exposure # 2 that there were no overhead protection to adjoining building front and back patio. this creates a hazardous con

    Sep 7, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Construction document should be complete and of sufficient clarity to indicate requirements for such application. at time of inspection soe drawing not clearly indicate removal of supported rakers at multiple l

    Apr 11, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to institute safety measurements at time of inspection observed exit passageway obstructed by earth, and other construction related items. excavator parked on the hill edge without protection where belo

    Apr 11, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. bc 105.8.2 temporary construction equipment onsite expired permit(fence). note: at the time of my inspection of a 7 sty new bldg at construction phase. i observed construction in place did a search in bis

    Nov 24, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. bc3307.6.5.6 sharp edge(construction fence). note: at the time ofmy inspection of a 7 sty new bldg foundation phase. i observed construction fence in place w/sharp nails sticking out & plywood not nail tog

    Nov 24, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Fence permit expired.noted:at time of inspection of a building under construction at excavation stage no work in progress i observed as per dob records that the jobsite fence permit has expired since 6/15/19.a

    Jan 8, 2020 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adeqauet housekeeping at th tim eof my inspection of an 7 story proposed nb site currently at excavation stage i observed past housekeeping on expo #1 by site entrance there was garbage & wo

    Dec 2, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Temporary construction euqipment on site expired permit at the time of my inspection of an 7 story proposed nb site currentky at escavation stage after researching site on bis i noted that the construction fenc

    Dec 2, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Expired permit(temporary construction protective structure (fence).at the time of inspection of a 7story proposed residential bldg.1 observed temp construction jfence erected on exp#1 of the job site,with picto

    Oct 23, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 28-105.12.2 work contrary to permit. at time of inspection observed an active construction site w/excavation & rebar work in progress,during inspection. noted: the bracing of the superstructure of the adjo

    Aug 17, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3309.4.5 bracing of the super structure of the adjoining bldg was removed contrary to the sequence. noted: on the design drawing at time of inspection observed an active construction site w/excavation,reba

    Aug 17, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 1704.19 failure to perform special inspector for structural safety during construction operations,for the removal of adjacent bracing. at the time of inspection observed an active construction site w/excav

    Aug 17, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents.at time of inspection observed that the support of excavation is in place but is missing a waler at exposure #4 rear as per dwgs#sk-2 not conforming to p

    Jun 26, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Construction superintendent failed to perform duties as per rule.at the time of inspection it was observed an active construction site with temporary shoring and excavation work in progress without super dawny

    Sep 20, 2017 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc3309.6/failure to monitor adjoining structures for movement in all directions during excavation-related activity that may adversely affectadjoining structures.at the time of inspection observed an active cons

    Sep 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to notify dob within 24-48 hrs of the start of excavation.at the time of inspection observed an active construction site with excavation work without the dob conformation number in the system.contractor

    Sep 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 3301-02(d) construction superintendent failes to maintain &/or make job site logs avaliable. at the time of inspection it wad observed that construction superintendent failed to maintain the log book by no

    Jul 28, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Jobsite fence not constructed or maintained pursuant to subsection. at the time of inspection it was observed that the contractors failed to install a construction fence at exp#2. remedy: comply w/nov install

    Jul 28, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Bc28-104.7.1/inadequate underpinning plans.at the time of inspection plans observed for underpinning were inadequate plans show "a pin"at the corner of adjacent building can not start at ends.plans also show wr

    Apr 3, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc3309.4 failure to preserve and protect adjoining structure affectedby excavations operations noted: contractor has excavated for underpinning work atn construction at exp#3 has created steps cracks at adjoin

    Aug 19, 2015 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to protect adjoining properties during excavation ops noted:due to excavation @site leaving an approx 9ft sheer cut & undermining offooting @50 east 21 st step cracks along exp#2 & cracking & separating

    Aug 18, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work doesnt conform to approved construction documents &/or approved amendments.@ time of inspection observed site @ excavation phase.support of excavation provided @ exp1 provided steel tubed not shown on appr

    Aug 6, 2015 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations.@ time of inspection observed-approx 3 workers working in a 10' deep excavated area-next to approx 30' high loose soil/dirt piled

    Aug 6, 2015 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3304.7 failure to provide safe means of ingress & egress as required. at time of my inspection observed-active job site at excavation phase-approx 10'deep at exp#4 approx 3 workers in process of installing

    Aug 6, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit.@ time of my inspection observed proposed 7 story nbin progress @ excavation/foundation phase.underpinning is being done @exp4,adj bldg (50 e 21 st)no permit or approved design drawing obtaine

    Aug 6, 2015 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc3303.4.1 maintenance: slipping/tripping hazards. at time of inspection observed demolition jobsite. no activity-house and garage have beendemolished to grade level. area of sidewalk in front of jobsite has b

    Mar 28, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. upon inspection observed approx. 8' ft high solidp lywood fence has been erected around this property w/o obtaining fencepermit. remedy: stop all work. obtain fence permit

    Aug 18, 2014 · Penalty $400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 14, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 4, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 4, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 4, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D3)
Year built
2017
Floors
7
Residential units
20
Building area
18,203 ft²
Lot area
3,500 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
314
Council district
40
Block / lot
5062 / 59
Assessed value
$1,820,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #391210, last renewed Jul 29, 2025.

Questions about 56 East 21 Street

Who owns 56 East 21 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 56 East 21 Realty LLC.

Does 56 East 21 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 56 East 21 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 80% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 56 East 21 Street built?

City records list 2017 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 56 East 21 Street?

It has 20 residential units.

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