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190 East 21 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05101-0014Map

Owner of record: Quarlevans Realty Corp

190 East 21 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1914 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 29 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Quarlevans Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on May 21, 2025. 22 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 29 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
50
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
54

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 21, 2025

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
29
About 100% of the building's 29 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 · 50

  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 21, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 21, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st riser from east at south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 21, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 21, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 21, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation .. 1st door from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom bell and return buzzer at west wall to building front entrance door in the foyer located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 2nd room from east located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at west wall, chair rails at north wall, east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules., 1st story

    May 17, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd., 1st story

    May 17, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected, 1st story

    May 17, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper., 1st story

    May 17, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line at, northeast and southeast sections, building front yard

    Apr 16, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing guardrails at planters , northeast and southeast sections , building front yard

    Apr 16, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing balusters at guardrails south yard yard

    Apr 16, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at upper sash window , between 2nd and 3rd story , at south wall, at public hall stairs

    Apr 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock at door ,at south wall , between stair lading , basement to 1st story, at public hall stairs

    Apr 16, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door sealed shut, at south wall , between stair lading, basement to 1st story, at public hall stairs

    Apr 16, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 = 5; wg to replace = -0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide gate at cyclone fences for egress, building front yard

    Apr 16, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 21, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 18, 2015 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 18, 2015 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 18, 2015 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock apartment entrance door located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective drawers and doors to base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 5C

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective buzzer intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 5C

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... north and east walls approx 8 sq.ft in the 1st room from north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 4D

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom panel in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 4D

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling cellar north & west.

    Sep 14, 1993

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 4

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Sep 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 20, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 1, 2023 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Dec 11, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 23, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 12, 2018 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 12, 2018 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 3, 2017 · Apt 7A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 3, 2017 · Apt 7A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 3, 2017 · Apt 7A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 11, 2016 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 22, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 22, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 25, 2012 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 27, 2011 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 27, 2011 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Feb 17, 2011 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Feb 17, 2011 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 17, 2011 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 17, 2011 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 17, 2011 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 17, 2011 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 25, 2010 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 9, 2010 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 12, 2009 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 12, 2009 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 22, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 19, 2008 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 9, 2007 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 8, 2007 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 5, 2007 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2005 · Apt 1F

    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
1914
Floors
4
Residential units
29
Building area
22,400 ft²
Lot area
7,000 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
314
Council district
40
Block / lot
5101 / 14
Assessed value
$607,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #307117, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.

Questions about 190 East 21 Street

Who owns 190 East 21 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Quarlevans Realty Corp.

Does 190 East 21 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.

Is 190 East 21 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 29 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 29 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 190 East 21 Street built?

City records list 1914 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 190 East 21 Street?

It has 29 residential units.

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