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131 East 21 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05082-0072Map

Owner of record: West Sterling 131 LLC

131 East 21 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1927 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 75 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is West Sterling 131 LLC. HPD has recorded 1,486 housing violations here, most recently on September 20, 2026. 31 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 76 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
1,486
DOB violations
63
ECB violations
47
HPD complaints
2,490

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 20, 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
76
About 100% of the building's 75 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 · 1,486

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing escutheon plate at top and bottom of heat riser pipe in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft observed at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 6i, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 6I

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6i, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 6I

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

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft observed at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 6i, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 6I

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6i, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 6I

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

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

    Aug 28, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 6th story

    Aug 28, 2026

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of flies at public hall, 6th story

    Aug 28, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at compactor closet, 6th story

    Aug 28, 2026

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 4F

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

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 4F

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

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 4F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 4F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 4F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet at south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 4F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls, ceiling and trim in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 4F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at 3rd and 4th floor at public hall

    Jul 28, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latching mechaniasm at entrance door from courtyard to vestibule at public hall

    Jul 28, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set and its assemblies at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 25, 2026

    Open — False certification
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 25, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door to building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 23, 2026

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

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4j, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east

    Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 4J

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance , 1st story

    Jun 21, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4j, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east

    Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 4J

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4j, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east

    Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 4J

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4j, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east

    Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 4J

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Properly secure the loose metal sheeting at bottom of cornice at building front

    Jun 3, 2026

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at 4th from north at building front at fire escape

    Jun 3, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6i, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at east

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 6I

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6i, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at east

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 6I

    Open — False certification
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6i, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at east

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 6I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 3j , vacate order # 260735 in the entire apartment located at apt, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 20, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    May 17, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 3j, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 3J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    May 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the at ceiling and walls at public hall, 3rd story, section ''east''

    May 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling east and south wall at public hall, 3rd story, section at south

    Apr 25, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north and east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4j, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at south

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 4J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 4j, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at south

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 4J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 6a, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window spring balance at lower sash, first window from north at east in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 6a, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 6a, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4j, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''east''

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 4J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Dec 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 63

  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2023)

    Jun 23, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2022

    Apr 22, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 23, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Apr 29, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 23, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 26, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 7, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 7, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 18, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 18, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 15, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 15, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 26, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 26, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 7, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 7, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 19, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 19, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 25, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 25, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 28, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 9, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 9, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 13, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 13, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 5, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 5, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 4, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 4, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 17, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 17, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 29, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 29, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p1291

    Aug 28, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p1290

    Aug 28, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p1291

    Sep 7, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p1290

    Sep 7, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p1290

    Oct 27, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p1291

    Oct 27, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p1290

    Oct 25, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 47

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39047735m issued on 9/17/2021 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to provide unob

    Nov 18, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed fire escape access window in apt # 4k partially obstructed with a a/c unit and screwed plywood. occupant denied to removed the a/c unit from the window., remove obstruction

    Sep 17, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Cease use items: 1) inoperative rope gripper 2) extremely woen rope gripper pads; weight test required if new gripper is installed. 3) misaligned brake monitor; left contact not breaking 4) door lock monitor re

    Oct 2, 2019 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    05m7,100m7. 05m07-cease use item. missing door zone restrictor. this is a safety device to ensure elevator passengers safety. provide restrictor and contact nycdob at eir at buildings.nyc.gov and 212-393-2435

    Aug 25, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    5a10 cease use item. door zone restrictor has been tampered with disabled and rendered inoperative. this is a safety device to ensure elevator passengers safety. repair restrictor and contact nycdob at

    Feb 28, 2018 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    5e1,5j1,16j10,56y2,56y13,67l10. 5e1-car door rubbing adjust; 5j1-car door misaligned adjust; 16j10-hoistway door misaligned repair; 56y2- hoist machine oil leak clean; 56y13-hoist machine oil leak seal;67l10

    May 23, 2017 · Penalty $530

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    11l10,2l10,10h11,56y2,56y13,16j10,67l10. 11l10-car button defective repair; 2l10-alarm defective repair; 10h11-car door gibs worn replace 56y2-hoist machine oil leak clean; 56y13-hoist machine oil leak seal

    May 23, 2017 · Penalty $530

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35086443r issued on 2/8/14. work w/o a permit. at cellar,installed full height partitions & electric. remedy: comply w/the comm's

    Sep 4, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the comm order contained in nov# 35086443r issued on 02/08/14.work w/o permit in cellar.erecting partitions.rem:comply with the comm order.

    Jun 20, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted at cellar level. created full height partition walls for 2 rooms (1 bedrm,1 living rm/dining area). installed doors,door frames,lighting,electrical work for electric microwave,hot

    Feb 8, 2014

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.c of o #47061 indicates 1 family at cellar level. hpd #248890,regiatration #300557 i - cards indicate there to be 1 apt at cellar. now an

    Feb 8, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Supervision or use of rigging equipment w/o a rigger's license. note: c-hook suspended scaffold installed at exposure #1 with no notification to d.o.b. remedy: comply with code.

    Jun 9, 2010 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Inadequate safety measures operation of hoisting equipment in unsafe manner. note: c-hook rope scaffold slung from main roof using 1 single anchorage point,with polly propylene,rope & 2 men on scaffold with no

    Jun 9, 2010 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit note at cellar lvl full partition walls erected from fl to ceiling creating 4 illegal class a apt plumbing lines installedfor 3pc bath in the apt at the north side of bldg metal bars on window

    Aug 18, 2009 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept records note bldg dept records indicate 75 class a units in bldg now exists 79 class a units rem: discontinue illegal use

    Aug 18, 2009 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Residence alter for occup as dwelling for more than legally approved# of families note per bldg dept records premises legal occupancy is 75 clss a units now exists 79 class a units rem: restore to prior legal c

    Aug 18, 2009 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    03110.21d06.100m07.03i10.09a01.16b01.16t07.05m07.77q03.70o02.34m07.60q03.16i11.16d06.39m07.09 car fl damaged 21 properly secure all inter-locks 10car fan missing 03 cab wall damaged 06 adjust leveling 16 adjust

    Mar 3, 2009 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with comm's order to correct vio 334640169m for work w/o permit @ cellar installed plumbing & partitions for illegal class a apt in cellar. no record of correction. rem: comply w. comm's orde

    Nov 29, 2008

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    08v01.60b10.56y13.56o02.42g11.52m07.70o02.59m07.16b01.16i10.09i10.03i10.39o02.39d06.03i10.39o02.03i10.34o02.77x10.42g11 jumped fuse 52m07 anti spin device c.w 59m07 cover on handy box on brake coil 16i10 bsmt

    Nov 18, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    27-987 26 m 10 08 v 01 03 i 11 38 q 03 43 h 10 51 h 11 55 t 02 66 0 0210 h 11 16 j 01 20 i 11 cease use 26m/10 car top governor release car over missing 03i/11 car vision glass damaged to remove cease use afte

    May 30, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    27-987 08 v 01 21 d 06 31 h 10 66 0 02 52 h 14 72 h 10 32 d 06 33 q 03 60 d 06 10 m 07 32d/06 ctwt guard unsecured 33q/03 hoistway corners missing 10m/07 car door missing one gib

    May 30, 2008

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building department records: 1 family occupied in utility accessory cellar of multi dwelling apt living room, bedroom, 3pc bathroom w/o windows. remedy: discontinue illegal

    May 5, 2008

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: built partitions in cellar created apartment with living room bedroom & 3pc bathroom w/o windows. remedy: obtain permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition accessory

    May 5, 2008

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Exit passageway or corridor:total obstruction. metal gates enclosing fire escapes at ground level are total obstructed with openings padlocked and or welded shut rendering a hazardous condition. inspector obser

    Sep 6, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73x75u,2x,62m. toe guard.

    Jan 14, 2000 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u,73m,2x,62m. provide city id number. toe guard.

    Jan 14, 2000 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building . defect is: a section of sheetrock in the bathroom of apt 2k on the ceiling has fell approx. 2- foot the upper due to water leaking from the upper floors. remedy: repair and/or res

    Jan 6, 2000 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building interior. defects are: large vertical andhorizontal cracks on wall between bathroom and living room. wall is cracked on both living room & bathroom sides. also large hole in bath-

    Jul 26, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    01i,02i,05i,08v,15i,18l,20i,24l,28i,31m,33h,35o,46h,47h,50y,58o,59o, 73o,75t, 01-cease use for stop sw & alarm not working and interlock needs replacement for basement door door can open when elev. moving

    Aug 29, 1998 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    01i,02i,05i,08v,15i,18l,20i,24l,28i,31m,33h,35o,46h,47h,50y,58o,59o, 73o,75t, 01-cease use for stop sw and basement door can open when elevmoving & alarm not working and 1st fl door lock damaged.

    Aug 29, 1998 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73x 73 resote to full service.

    Aug 27, 1997

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73x 73-restor to full service.

    Aug 27, 1997

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    05l,08v,15l,17i,47k,57o,.

    Oct 27, 1995 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73x, 73-restore elevator service for complete inspection.

    Oct 27, 1995 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    02l,05l,08v,15l,37u,50u,54u,51o. 17-provide approved - type vision panel guards.

    Jan 5, 1995

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    35m. 35-repaace missing window panes in machine room.

    Jan 5, 1995

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    08v,09h,05l,17i,21x,36d,37g,37l,53x,55x,57o,73o,74m,75,74a,(74)nyc designated elevator no (amend rule 208.10)and capacity plate in cab.(74)perform full load test in preseuce at an inspector of this dept

    Jun 1, 1994 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    05l,08v,09h,15l,17i,21x,36d,37g,37l,53x,55x,57o.73o,74am,74bm,785m,74c,(74)nyc designated elev.no(amen'd.208.10)and capacity plate,(74b)toke guard.(74c)perform full load test in presence kof an inspector at thi

    Jun 1, 1994 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    2b,14l,22d,73o.

    Dec 10, 1993

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    12b,11q,74l,15j,17i,73o.

    Dec 10, 1993

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    02l,14i,22d,57o.

    Jan 15, 1993 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    02l,14i,15h,17i,18q,21l,37g,57o.

    Jan 15, 1993 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73x,11q,14m,02l,37g,(73)restore elevator service for complete inspection.

    May 11, 1992 · Penalty $150

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    02b,13m,14m,15l,17i,18l,21x,37g,53m,74#,(74)replace worn car door staddle.

    May 11, 1992

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    18o,18. fasten 1st floor door lock securely.

    Apr 15, 1992 · Penalty $75

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    37#,73x,(37)installed new controller without a permit. (73)restore elevator service for complete inspection

    Jul 2, 1991 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73x,(73)restore elevator service for complete inspection

    Jul 2, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Open
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Open
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 4J

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 6D

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 6I

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 6I

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 6I

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 6I

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 6I

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 6I

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 6I

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 6I

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 6I

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 6I

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 6I

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 6I

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 6I

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 4J

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 6I

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 6I

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 6I

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 6I

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 6I

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 4J

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 4J

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 4J

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 4J

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 28, 2026 · Apt APT6I

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 28, 2026 · Apt APT6I

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 28, 2026 · Apt APT6I

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 28, 2026 · Apt APT6I

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 4J

    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 (D1)
Year built
1927
Floors
6
Residential units
75
Building area
75,043 ft²
Lot area
19,600 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
314
Council district
40
Block / lot
5082 / 72
Assessed value
$2,269,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #300557, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.

Questions about 131 East 21 Street

Who owns 131 East 21 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is West Sterling 131 LLC.

Does 131 East 21 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1,486 housing violations at this property.

Is 131 East 21 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 76 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 75 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 131 East 21 Street built?

City records list 1927 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 131 East 21 Street?

It has 75 residential units.

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