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390 East 21 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05151-0011Map

Owner of record: Ocean Heights Holdings LLC

390 East 21 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1909 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 15 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ocean Heights Holdings LLC. HPD has recorded 430 housing violations here, most recently on September 29, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 14 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
430
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
779

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 29, 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
14
About 93% of the building's 15 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 · 430

  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items at 3rd story balcony at 2nd fire escape from south at east exterior wall at fire escape, 3rd story

    Sep 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes plastic bags at 1st from north at building front at fire escape, 3rd story

    Sep 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    May 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 2B

    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) east wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall, 3rd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell/ buzzer/ intercom system from building entrance to south wall in the private hallway located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov certified late
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  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling throughout cellar

    Jun 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts and balconies for all stories at 1st fire escape from north at west in rear yard

    Jun 24, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of drop ladder in down position at the 1st fire escape from north at west in rear yard

    Jun 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gravity hook at 1st fire escape from north at west in rear yard

    Jun 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods in down position at (rear fire escape). at fire escape

    Oct 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread at stairs 5 th up from bottom at 2nd to 3 rd sty balcony at building rear at fire escape

    Oct 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes at 2nd story balcony at west yard

    Sep 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the discarded household items at south yard

    Sep 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the at rear yard

    Sep 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sub floor in the foyer located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... (hinges) at egress door leading to rear yard at basement

    Sep 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing knob at egress door leading to rear yard at basement

    Sep 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cornice at front of building , 4th story

    Sep 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt locking devices at exit door in front of corridor ,northeast section, at fire passage way

    May 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing floor drain strainer in front of exit stair , northeast , building front, at fire passage way

    May 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective aluminum door saddle with missing mortar at ceramic floor joint, vestibule door , at west wall , at public hall, 1st story

    May 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door at all openings to public hall, other than apartment main entrance door at, vestibule at west wall , in front of stairs , at split level, at public hall, 1st story

    May 1, 2024

    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.

    Apr 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing newel cap at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 14, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.

    Mar 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also at door in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection locknut at wasteline of sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door not self closing in the entrance located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cornice at front of building

    Nov 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Nov 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Nov 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 no info on sign

    Nov 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall inside closet in the 1st room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 5, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dob records. partition erected creating rooms for living and sleeping at cellar. unlawful gas range and kitchen sink present. also full bathroom present complete

    Oct 7, 2019 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 27-902 failure to maintain building in code complaint manner maintanace of plumbing materials/equipment. observed in apt 4a bedroom closet when door is open a strong order of gas. gas line ran from closet

    Jul 30, 2012

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or bldg department records. partition erected in cellar creating an illegal apartment bathroom facilities have been installed. remedy: restore

    Dec 20, 2005

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 8, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 8, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 8, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Mar 8, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 3, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 4, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 4, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 4, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 4, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jul 4, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 21, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 21, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 21, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 21, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 15, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 12, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 10, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 8, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 8, 2023 · Apt 2A

    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
1909
Floors
4
Residential units
15
Building area
11,520 ft²
Lot area
3,280 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
314
Council district
40
Block / lot
5151 / 11
Assessed value
$752,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #317378, last renewed Jun 3, 2025.

Questions about 390 East 21 Street

Who owns 390 East 21 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ocean Heights Holdings LLC.

Does 390 East 21 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 430 housing violations at this property.

Is 390 East 21 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 14 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 93% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 390 East 21 Street built?

City records list 1909 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 390 East 21 Street?

It has 15 residential units.

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