409 East 21 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05152-0025Map
Owner of record: Reb Dovid Realty LLC
409 East 21 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1918 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 24 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Reb Dovid Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 464 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 24 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 464
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 655
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 · 464
- 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.
May 4, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt d4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt D4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt d4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt D4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt d4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt D4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at all yards
Jun 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of baby carriages at public hall, 1st story
Jun 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of big furniture obstructed egress path at fire passage way at north
Jun 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 12, 2025 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 12, 2025 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt a2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 12, 2025 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum temperature of 130 degrees fahrenheit in the kitchen located at apt d6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 18, 2024 · Apt D6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt d4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 18, 2024 · Apt D4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt d4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 18, 2024 · Apt D4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum temperature of 130 degrees fahrenheit in the kitchen located at apt d3, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 18, 2024 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door with lockable knob preventing entrance to fire escape room in the 1st room from north at east located at apt d3, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 18, 2024 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door with lockable knob preventing entrance to fire escape room in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt d6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 18, 2024 · Apt D6
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents south yard yard
Aug 26, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the kitchen located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2024 · Apt B6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2024 · Apt B6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2024 · Apt B6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2024 · Apt B6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around toilet in the bathroom located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2024 · Apt B6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2024 · Apt B6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective silicone caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 6d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2024 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 6d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2024 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt d4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 30, 2024 · Apt D4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt d4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 30, 2024 · Apt D4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt d4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 30, 2024 · Apt D4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 6d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 20, 2024 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Apr 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the plaster 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 6d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from east at south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 6d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 6d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, north wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 6d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 6d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 6d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door frame from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 6d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from east at south wall door in the foyer located at apt 6d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 6d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 6D
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 6d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective uneven wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 6d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink, north wall, in the kitchen located at apt 6d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over the 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 6d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 6D
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) 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, north wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 6d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 6D
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materail plaster ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Apr 8, 2024
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) 1st door frame from east at south wall, south wall, west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 6d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 6D
Open — Defect letter issued - 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 closet from east at south wall door frame, 2nd door frame from north at east wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, south wall, west wall in the foyer located at apt 6d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 6D
Open — Defect letter issued - 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 north at east wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the private hallway located at apt 6d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 6D
Open — Defect letter issued
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
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
Aug 29, 1995
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
Failure to maintain building - illegal hardware at fire passageway gate - knob control observed, provide legal hardware
Dec 30, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit note at cellar lvl full partition walls erected from fl to ceiling electrical lines plumbing installed created a class a apt rem: obtain a permit or restore premises to prior legal condition
Nov 20, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records note bldg dept records indicate that no apt exist at cellar lvl now exits a two bdrm class a apt rem: discontinue illegal use and/or amend of c/o
Nov 20, 2009 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt A4
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt A4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 4, 2025 · Apt D4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 4, 2025 · Apt D4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 13, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 13, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 13, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 13, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 8, 2025 · Apt A2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 28, 2024 · Apt D4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 8, 2024 · Apt 5C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 28, 2024 · Apt B6
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 28, 2024 · Apt B6
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 6D
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 23, 2024 · Apt D4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 23, 2024 · Apt D4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 23, 2024 · Apt D4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 23, 2024 · Apt D4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 23, 2024 · Apt D4
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 18, 2024 · Apt 6D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 18, 2024 · Apt 6D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 4, 2024 · Apt 6D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 25, 2023 · Apt D3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt D4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Oct 16, 2023 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Aug 27, 2023 · Apt 5C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 27, 2023 · Apt B5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 5, 2023 · Apt 3D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 5, 2023 · Apt 3D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 19, 2023 · Apt A6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2023 · Apt D3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2023 · Apt B6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt D3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 10, 2023 · Apt D3
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt D3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt D3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 8, 2022 · Apt D4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 8, 2022 · Apt D4
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 8, 2022 · Apt D4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 8, 2022 · Apt D4
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt B4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 19, 2022 · Apt D3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1918
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 24
- Building area
- 20,944 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,330 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5152 / 25
- Assessed value
- $567,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #301006, last renewed Sep 12, 2025.
Questions about 409 East 21 Street
Who owns 409 East 21 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Reb Dovid Realty LLC.
Does 409 East 21 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 464 housing violations at this property.
Is 409 East 21 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 24 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 24 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 409 East 21 Street built?
City records list 1918 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 409 East 21 Street?
It has 24 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.