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
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 50
- ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - 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.
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing guardrails at planters , northeast and southeast sections , building front yard
Apr 16, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters at guardrails south yard yard
Apr 16, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide gate at cyclone fences for egress, building front yard
Apr 16, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.