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5 East 21 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05063-0027Map

Owner of record: 5 East 21st Street LLC

5 East 21 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 12 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 5 East 21st Street LLC. HPD has recorded 308 housing violations here, most recently on April 11, 2026. 16 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
308
DOB violations
14
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
1,477

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Apr 11, 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
7
About 58% of the building's 12 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 · 308

  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Apr 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at at building front

    Mar 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at east wall window sill in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18680207 issued 02-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at east wall window sill in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Jan 28, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloping floor in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq feet at north window frame in the 4th room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft around the window at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft around the window at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 17636702 issued 21-jan-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 4B

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

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing guardrail at, stairs, east yard

    Dec 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats, at buildimg front yard

    Dec 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light switch at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grouting at ceramic tiles south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Nov 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Nov 8, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes bedding at balcony at building front at fire escape, 2nd story

    Jul 31, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash of 1st window from south at west in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 28, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 28, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 28, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door handle at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hotwater fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 14

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 9, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 9, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 12, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit; remedy; stop all work immediately, contact this office @ 718 802-3685 after obtaining permit and prior to return to work

    Aug 11, 2009

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit: remedy: stop all work obtain a permit or restore premises to prior legal condition

    Apr 6, 2009

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    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

    Feb 7, 2000

    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

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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 · 13

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ an order of the comms respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in nov#34878385r work w/o permit interior renovations w/ new plumbing rem: comply w/ comms order

    Feb 1, 2011 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to correct the violating conditions & file a certificate of correction,pursuant to 28-204.

    Feb 1, 2011 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: apt #1a interior renovations in progress,exiting wood,moldings,door james,closets,bathroom & kitchens being renovated,pluming fixtures removed. no licensed plumber at building,

    Nov 11, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-complaint manner noted: storage of combustible materials in rear fire passageway creating a hazardous condition for all occupants wood debris( ) approx 4ft high & 10ft

    Nov 11, 2010 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: at south elevation fire escape drop ladder obstructed by debris at exit discharge. severely affecting the safety of occupants/public in the event of an e

    Sep 8, 2009 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Sec. 28-207.3 public nuisance. note: at main entrance,not enough clearance between door knob & door frame due to the installation of metal strip on door frame. when opening door tenants & guests,emergency perso

    Aug 11, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a3650a50b50c. 50a holes in boiler room walls & ceiling 50b boiler room fire door defective. 50c anti physon valve missing on oil line.

    Jan 19, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    B4b-32a,50abcdefgh,bq9-36 oil burner,50i.50a-antiphyson valve on oil line missing 50b-replace 9d back flow preventor w/ 009 watts 50c-draft stat defective 50d hot water coil fitting corroded & leaking

    May 16, 2007 · Penalty $1,300

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building- hazardous defect are at north/east section of cellar rotted flor joists exist and a portion of flooring approx. 3'+6" has buckled, due to water leaking from above apt. remedy: make

    Feb 26, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide/ maintain fire stopping where required: noted at variour location in cellar missing fire stopping from ceiling. remedy: provide/ maintain fire stopping.

    Feb 26, 2003

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg -hazardous:defects are at north (east section of cellar rotted fl joist exists & portion of flooring approx 3'x6' has buckled due to water leaking from above apt.remedy:make all necces

    Feb 26, 2003 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide/maintain fire stopping where required:note at various locations in cellar missing fire stopping form ceiling.remedy:provide/maintain fire stoping.

    Feb 26, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure ot maintain building : defect is : the floor in the bathroom of apt 4-a is slopping ,cracked andhas holes in it. remedy; repair and/or replace

    Jan 24, 2000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

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    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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    Oct 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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    Oct 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    May 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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    Apr 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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    Apr 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Apr 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Apr 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Mar 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 2A

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    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Mar 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Mar 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Mar 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Mar 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Mar 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Feb 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Feb 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Feb 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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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 (C1)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
12
Building area
14,400 ft²
Lot area
4,520 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
314
Council district
40
Block / lot
5063 / 27
Assessed value
$543,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #309495, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.

Questions about 5 East 21 Street

Who owns 5 East 21 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 5 East 21st Street LLC.

Does 5 East 21 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 308 housing violations at this property.

Is 5 East 21 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 58% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 5 East 21 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 5 East 21 Street?

It has 12 residential units.

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