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39 East 21 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05063-0015Map

Owner of record: 39 East 21st Street Partners LLC.

39 East 21 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 2016 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 24 residential units across 8 floors. The owner of record is 39 East 21st Street Partners LLC.. HPD has recorded 137 housing violations here, most recently on July 24, 2026. 16 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 24 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
137
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
69

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 24, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
24
About 100% of the building's 24 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 · 137

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lockset installed on door in the entrance located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Jul 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Jul 21, 2026

    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

    Jul 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Jul 21, 2026

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 21, 2026

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 21, 2026

    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

    Jul 21, 2026

    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

    Jul 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door at building vestibule

    Feb 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door at building entrance

    Feb 4, 2026

    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.

    Nov 20, 2025

    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

    Oct 14, 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

    Oct 14, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 8th story

    Oct 14, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 7c, 7th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 7C

    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.

    Oct 14, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 8th story

    Oct 14, 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

    Oct 14, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling an west wall in the kitchen located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 square feet at ceiling and north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 7c, 7th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 7C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 7c, 7th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 7C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 14, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 7c, 7th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 7C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective knob and push bar at fire exit a at public hall, 7th story

    Oct 14, 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

    Oct 14, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in utility closet in the private hallway located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 7c8c, 7th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 3, 2024 · Apt 7C8C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 7c8c, 7th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 3, 2024 · Apt 7C8C

    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 3, 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

    Oct 3, 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

    Oct 3, 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

    Oct 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 7c8c, 7th story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 17320152 issued 03-oct-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 3, 2024 · Apt 7C8C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 7c8c, 7th story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 17320154 issued 03-oct-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 3, 2024 · Apt 7C8C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 7c8c, 7th story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 17320156 issued 03-oct-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 3, 2024 · Apt 7C8C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 3, 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 7c8c, 7th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 3, 2024 · Apt 7C8C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 7c8c, 7th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 3, 2024 · Apt 7C8C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 7c8c, 7th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 3, 2024 · Apt 7C8C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor approximately 15th sq ft in the 3rd room from east located at apt 7c8c, 7th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 3, 2024 · Apt 7C8C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 7c8c, 7th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 3, 2024 · Apt 7C8C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... exceeded 10sq feet at at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 7c8c, 7th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 3, 2024 · Apt 7C8C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 7

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 23, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Plumbing none

    The borough commissioner has issued a notice to revoke application #32 1661581 due to the revocation of the master plumber license 1350 all w ork in connection with plumbing on this application has been ordered s topped immediately

    Dec 30, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    The department of buildings has issued a notice to revoke application #321639697 due to the revocation of the fire suppression license.all w ork in connection with fire suppression work on this application has b een ordered stopped

    Dec 30, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    The department of buildings has issued a notice to revoke application #340179363 due to the revocation of the fire suppression license.all w ork in connection with fire suppression work on this application has b een ordered stopped

    Dec 30, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 4, 2017

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 4, 2017

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 4, 2017

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 2

    Class 2: two (2) car lights inoperative. handrails loose. in-car back panel center piece loose. car station call button lights inoperative at floors 1 and 3. fire extinguisher test tag expired. top of car light

    Apr 27, 2026 · Penalty $312

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Misalinged cab mirror. missing sign, as per fdny, indicating location of controller room. top landing is an illegal vestibule; conform to 2.11.6.5. defective car phone. inoperative and unguarded machine room li

    Apr 7, 2025 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Insulation placement &/or r-value do not meet minimum requirements. nbjob#320626391 on an energy code compliance inspection i observed,exterior side walls at 1st & 2nd fl were installed contrary to wall details

    Jun 27, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. at rear of site debris piled up against scaffold,also there are various trip hazards. remedy: make safe safe.

    Jan 17, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Passageway 5'wide 8'high. pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. note: at time of inspection i observed sidewalk in plcon exp#1 and #2 with the () way for pedestiran less than 5'wide on exp

    Jun 7, 2017 · Penalty $150

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide sidewalk shed where required. att ime of inspectionof a 8 sty nb at 3rd sty currently. construction work in progress,i observed no sidewalk shed at exp#1 as required. creating hazardous condi

    May 4, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Inadequately logs. at time of inspection of a 8 sty nb currently at 3rd sty upon request of the site superintendent daily logs,i observed that(michael benz)the site superintendent did not log factors to be corr

    May 4, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3301.2 failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. at time of inspection of a 8 sty nb currently at 3rd sty. i observed no over head protection provided at exp#2&4 fron

    May 4, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3303.4.1.1 failure to maintain-sidewalk. at time of inspection observed,job site not active. the sidewalk has not been maintained & is cracked in various locations crating a tripping hazard for pedestrian

    Feb 4, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec: bc3307.7. failure to provide an adequate construction fence. inadequacies noted: @ time of insp it was observed that there was no adequate construction fence @ exp#2&4 & the gate swings outwards to the pub

    Jun 9, 2016 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to safeguard all persons& property affected by construction operation. @ time of insp it was observed that gasoline plastic container was on site, improper way of storing gasoline on site. rem: safeguar

    Jun 9, 2016 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec: bc3309.6. failure to monitor adjoining structures for movement in all direction during excavation- related activity that may adversely affect adjoining structures. @ time of insp it was observed that there

    Jun 9, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 7D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
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  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 7C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 28, 2024 · Apt 7C8C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 28, 2024 · Apt 7C8C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 28, 2024 · Apt 7C8C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 28, 2024 · Apt 7C8C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 27, 2024 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 7C8C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 5BENTI

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 5BENTI

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 7C8C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 7C8C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 7C8C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 8, 2024 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 15, 2024 · Apt 7D

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 15, 2024 · Apt 7D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 15, 2024 · Apt 7D

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 15, 2024 · Apt 7D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 15, 2024 · Apt 7D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 7C8C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 5, 2023 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 5, 2023 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 5, 2023 · Apt 5C

    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
2016
Floors
8
Residential units
24
Building area
19,868 ft²
Lot area
4,125 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
314
Council district
40
Block / lot
5063 / 15
Assessed value
$1,490,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #388663, last renewed Jul 15, 2026.

Questions about 39 East 21 Street

Who owns 39 East 21 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 39 East 21st Street Partners LLC..

Does 39 East 21 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 137 housing violations at this property.

Is 39 East 21 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 24 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 24 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 39 East 21 Street built?

City records list 2016 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 39 East 21 Street?

It has 24 residential units.

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