438 East 21 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05163-0013Map

438 East 21 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Bravo, Victoriano. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 18 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 24
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 2
HPD complaints: 14

What to know

Concern

6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation May 4, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 24

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
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 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out
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.
Jun 9, 2025
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 29, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out
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
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, 2023
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.
Mar 22, 2023
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 10, 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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

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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.
Oct 30, 2019
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.
Oct 17, 2018
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.
Nov 7, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story
Dec 5, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story
Dec 5, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story
Dec 5, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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 at boiler room door & at public hall, 1st story
Dec 5, 2008
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story
Nov 8, 2008 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story
Nov 8, 2008 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Nov 8, 2008
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system ,bldg entrance to apt , 1st story, apartment
Dec 6, 2001 · Apt RM4
Open — Nov sent out
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 missing at public hall
Dec 6, 2001
Open — Not complied with
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls thruout in the entire apartment located at apt pvths, 2nd story
Oct 22, 2001 · Apt PVTHS
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door bell , entrance door to apt in the entire apartment located at apt pvths, 2nd story
Oct 22, 2001 · Apt PVTHS
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg-hazardous defects are: due to water leaking from roof a portion of bedroom ceiling in 2nd flr. front apt has rotted and sagging and dripping water at time of inspection. also exposed el
Feb 25, 2003
Resolve
Hazardous
Work without a permit work noted: at 2nd floor full partition walls. illegally erected creating 2 class a apt. reach with kitchen with gas stove, 3pc bathroom and 2 rooms. dob records indicate 2nd to hav3 apt n
Feb 25, 2003 · Penalty $800
Active

Complaints

Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 123
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 123
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 123
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 123
Close
Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 123
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 20, 2024 · Apt 123
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 20, 2024 · Apt 123
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 20, 2024 · Apt 123
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2008 · Apt 2
Close

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Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close
General
Cooking gas
Nov 2, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2008 · Apt 2B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2006 · Apt 3B
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 (C0)
Year built: 1901
Floors: 2
Residential units: 3
Building area: 3,152 ft²
Lot area: 2,100 ft²
Zoning: R6A
Community board: 314
Council district: 40
Block / lot: 5163 / 13
Assessed value: $79,200
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #347874, last renewed Jan 23, 2024.

Questions about 438 East 21 Street

Who owns 438 East 21 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bravo, Victoriano.

Does 438 East 21 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.

Is 438 East 21 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 438 East 21 Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 438 East 21 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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