97 East 21 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05082-0089Map
Owner of record: Ederle Gibbons, Trustee
97 East 21 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1916 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ederle Gibbons, Trustee. HPD has recorded 54 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 54
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 97
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 54
- ANon-hazardous
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 4, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 3rd marble tread from bottom at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Dec 21, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 2nd marble tread from bottom from 2nd story to 3rd story at public hall stairs
Dec 21, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st, 2nd and 16 marble tread from bottom from 3rd story to 4th story at public hall stairs
Dec 21, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st concrete tread from bottom at stoop at building front entrance , 1st story
Dec 21, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household articles at 3rd story balcony at 1st stack from north at west at building front at fire escape
Dec 21, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household articles at 2nd story balcony at 1st stack from north at west at building front at fire escape
Dec 21, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 4th story balcony at 1st stack from north at west at building front at fire escape
Dec 21, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at wash basin wasteline in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 26, 2020 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 26, 2020 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd & 4th stories at front of building
Aug 26, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx 4 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 26, 2020 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 26, 2020 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 26, 2020 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 14, 2020 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
Feb 1, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 info not filled out at public hall, 1st story
Feb 1, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective the bottom wood panel at sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sub-wood floor near radiator in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective return buzzer system from street entrance door to apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 24, 2017 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 24, 2017 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 24, 2017 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 24, 2017 · Apt 3D
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 25, 2016 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defectgive located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 25, 2016 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 25, 2016 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 2D
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 2d, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2014 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 27, 2007 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Feb 19, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate padlocked gate located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 19, 2007 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 19, 2007 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 19, 2007 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at east
Mar 28, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and walls 3 sty northwest apt 3a bathroom and northwest room. , section '' ''
Feb 3, 1999 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls 4 sty northeast apt 4a thru out. , section '' ''
Jan 27, 1999 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mildew walls & ceiling closet 4 sty northeast apt 4a bathroom. , section '' ''
Jan 27, 1999 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective floor bathroom 4 sty southwest apt 4b , section '' ''
Jan 27, 1999 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling electrical light fixture center room 4 sty southwest apt 4b , section '' ''
Jan 27, 1999 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
3b 50 51 cease use 3b- hazardous- high readings of carbon monoxide. 50- missing dar kit on pump of oil burner. must repair immediately and call dob to remove seal.
Aug 2, 2004 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 7, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 3D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 3D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 23, 2020 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 28, 2020 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 28, 2020 · Apt 3D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 28, 2020 · Apt 3D
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 28, 2020 · Apt 3D
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 28, 2020 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 28, 2020 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 28, 2020 · Apt 3D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 24, 2017 · Apt 3D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 24, 2017 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 14, 2016 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 15, 2014 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 15, 2014 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 25, 2014 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 21, 2014 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 6, 2014 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 29, 2014 · Apt 2D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 12, 2014 · Apt 3D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 12, 2014 · Apt 3D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2010 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2010 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2010 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2009 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 16, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1916
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 14,670 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5082 / 89
- Assessed value
- $497,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #324181, last renewed Jul 8, 2025.
Questions about 97 East 21 Street
Who owns 97 East 21 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ederle Gibbons, Trustee.
Does 97 East 21 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 54 housing violations at this property.
Is 97 East 21 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 97 East 21 Street built?
City records list 1916 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 97 East 21 Street?
It has 16 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.