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
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 · 430
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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) 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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling throughout cellar
Jun 24, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing knob at egress door leading to rear yard at basement
Sep 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cornice at front of building , 4th story
Sep 26, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 9, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing newel cap at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 14, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Mar 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 = 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cornice at front of building
Nov 29, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Nov 29, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Nov 29, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 no info on sign
Nov 29, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.