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401 East 21 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05152-0028Map

Owner of record: Wilson Flat INC

401 East 21 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1918 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Wilson Flat INC. HPD has recorded 616 housing violations here, most recently on August 26, 2026. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
616
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
983

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 26, 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
20
About 100% of the building's 20 apartments
Down from 21 in 2018

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 · 616

  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items/furniture at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 26, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt B5

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt B5

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt B5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window in the 2nd room from east located at apt b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt B5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and at east wall in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2026 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling, north wall and at east wall in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2026 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2026 · Apt A2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked, loose , and miissnn mortar veneer, at north eaterior wall, basment story , building north yard

    Jun 15, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 15, 2026 · Apt B5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq feet at west wall in the bathroom located at apt b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 15, 2026 · Apt B5

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the bathroom located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 4, 2026 · Apt C3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 4, 2026 · Apt C3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 4, 2026 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt B5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt B5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from north at west located at apt b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt B5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt B5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from north at west located at apt b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt B5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt B5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at lower refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt B5

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 1o sqft at window recess in the bathroom located at apt b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt B5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch in the entrance located at apt b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt B5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room

    Apr 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 1o sqft at window recess in the bathroom located at apt b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18811752 issued 25-apr-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt B5

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt d1, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt D1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt d1, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt D1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash, second window from south at west. in the 1st room from north at west located at apt d1, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt D1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator air valve in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt d1, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt D1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel surface at bathtub by method of reglazing in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective apartment entrance door frame in the entrance located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt A2

    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 = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective riser at east wall in the kitchen located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 30, 2025 · Apt A2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective inoperable electrical outlet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 30, 2025 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at ... in the entrance located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 30, 2025 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and door frame binding at door in the entrance located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 30, 2025 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 30, 2025 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the bathroom , the kitchen located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 30, 2025 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, south wall in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 30, 2025 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective bath tub surface with spray enamel in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 30, 2025 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the west wall in the kitchen located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 30, 2025 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling, east wall and south wall in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 30, 2025 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 30, 2025 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sqft aggregate at east wall and the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 30, 2025 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance window at lower sash at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cabinet door at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at yard door, at north wall, leading to the north yard , 1st story public hall court

    Jul 8, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Seal building per code

    Dec 20, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Structure rendered non compliant due to fire, smoke and water damage to apartments a1, a2, b2, c3, c2, d2, d3

    Dec 18, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 23, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commisssioner's order contained inn nov#35194764x issued on 05/11/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01. rem: comply with commissi

    Jun 29, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway (total obstruction). noted: rear entry fire passage obstructed by wooden wall.also noted: side courtyard exit stair completely covered with wood.exit door pass

    May 13, 2016 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances(exterior). defects noted: rear facade north side w/defective bricks & open step cracks below the 4th & 3rd fl windows. remedy: comply w/the notice of violation.

    May 13, 2016

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply with an order of the dept to correct all conditions.noted on vio #34479941k, on 5/28/05 for work w/o permit. (non-compl-nopermits) remedy: obtain permits/restore to legal use, certify correcti

    Jan 31, 2006 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to comply with an order of the department to correct vio# 34479941k on 5/28/05 for work w/o permit, all plumbing & electrical & construction work noted on violation. remedy: obtain permit/restore to leg

    Sep 26, 2005 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work with out a permit hazardous (1) noted at apt 3c removed flooring and joists approx 10 x 15 section new plumbing installed wate pipes electric wires hangng (2) apt d2 installed ne floor and floor joist new

    May 23, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failureto maintian building hazardous defects are : due to water leaking fro mabove a portion of bathroom ceiling in apt. 3b callapsed the kitchen west wall has bulged and the bathroom kitchen and hallway floor

    Nov 29, 2002 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintian building : hazardous defect are : due to water leaking from above a portion of bathroom ceiling in apt 2a collapsed. the kitchen west and south walls has cracked and bulged the hallway walls

    Nov 29, 2002 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintian buidling. hazardous defect are : due to water leaking from above a portion of bathroom ceiling in apt. 3c callapsed and west wall has cracked and bulged the kitchen west wall has cracked and

    Nov 29, 2002 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 2, 2026 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt A2

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt B5

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt B5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt B5

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt B5

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt B5

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt B5

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt C3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 7, 2025 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Dec 7, 2025 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 29, 2025 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 4, 2025 · Apt B5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 4, 2025 · Apt B5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Mar 4, 2025 · Apt B5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 4, 2025 · Apt B5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 4, 2025 · Apt B5

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 4, 2025 · Apt B5

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 4, 2025 · Apt B5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 4, 2025 · Apt B5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 18, 2024 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 18, 2024 · Apt A4

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 18, 2024 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 21, 2023 · Apt A5

    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
1918
Floors
4
Residential units
20
Building area
20,300 ft²
Lot area
6,174 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
314
Council district
40
Block / lot
5152 / 28
Assessed value
$577,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #332779, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.

Questions about 401 East 21 Street

Who owns 401 East 21 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wilson Flat INC.

Does 401 East 21 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 616 housing violations at this property.

Is 401 East 21 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 401 East 21 Street built?

City records list 1918 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 401 East 21 Street?

It has 20 residential units.

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