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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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
16
About 100% of the building's 16 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 · 54

  • 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 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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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  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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

    Feb 1, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system info not filled out at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 1, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Feb 19, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective floor bathroom 4 sty southwest apt 4b , section '' ''

    Jan 27, 1999 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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

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

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.