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485 East 21 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05164-0037Map

Owner of record: Argus Realty 485 LLC

485 East 21 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1922 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 28 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Argus Realty 485 LLC. HPD has recorded 287 housing violations here, most recently on September 4, 2026. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 28 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
287
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
325

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
28
About 100% of the building's 28 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 · 287

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at south door on east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 4, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Refit north door at east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 4, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall, east wall in the private hallway located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st riser from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door at door south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at south wall, north wall, south wall in the foyer located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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) baseboard at south wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    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) baseboard at north wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at east wall, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st door frame from north at east wall, west wall in the private hallway located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 base cabinet from west at north wall, north wall, south wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall, south wall, west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door from east at south wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at less than 10 sqft window frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north'' original violation 18131214 issued 02-aug-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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, north wall, south wall, east wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at less than 10 sqft 1st window frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 5th room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at west wall above bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective graouting between bathtub and ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at, bathtub , west wall, in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked ceramic floor tiles in the private hallway located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operwted lock at door to room with window for fire escape in the 1st room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing saddle at door to west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance door in the foyer located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective the locking device at entrance door in the foyer located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at 2nd door from north at east wall , building 's lobby, leading to east court, at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken marble tread at 2nd stair tread from bottom to top at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story, section ''south''

    Jul 30, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of trees and overgrown vegetation obstructing egress path from fire escapes at south yard

    Jul 30, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line chain and padlock securing egress gate at south yard

    Jul 30, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods , drop ladder in down position at 2nd stack from west at south at fire escape

    Jul 30, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling near riser in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story

    May 9, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story

    May 9, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 at east yard

    May 9, 2025

    Open — False certification

DOB building violations · 9

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 11, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. concrete parking pad and curb cut has been created. "no parking" sign posted in front of double gate remedy: obtain permit if feasible

    Aug 24, 2000

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 1

    At exposure#2 and 4 fire escape access obstructed by window mounted ac units at multiple locations. clear exit passageway from fire escape landing to street obstructed by padlocked gate at exposure#4 and 1. fir

    Feb 8, 2022 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. c of o # 13472-22 nb 8857/21 certifies living spaces for 28 units. basement of premises now altered w/3 sro. 1 kit

    Feb 10, 2006 · Penalty $7,550

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to comply with permit requirement for a 10' curb cut eucoaching on utility pole and 10' x 15' parking pad created on dobchester road side of familing one blve 4 door toyota corolla lic #4985 ek. parked

    Mar 11, 2003 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit.concrete parking pad and curb cut has been created car parked with license plate #u985ek and "no parking"sign posted in front of double gate.remedy:obtain permit if feasible.

    Aug 24, 2000 · Penalty $250

    Active

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 5, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 7, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 7, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    May 7, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 7, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 29, 2025 · Apt DD

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 29, 2025 · Apt DD

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 5, 2024 · Apt F3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 26, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 26, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 26, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 26, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 26, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 26, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 20, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 20, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 20, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 7, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 7, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 7, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 7, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 7, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 7, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 7, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 30, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 30, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 30, 2022 · Apt 1D

    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
1922
Floors
4
Residential units
28
Building area
25,000 ft²
Lot area
8,333 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
314
Council district
40
Block / lot
5164 / 37
Assessed value
$923,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #347820, last renewed Aug 26, 2025.

Questions about 485 East 21 Street

Who owns 485 East 21 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Argus Realty 485 LLC.

Does 485 East 21 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 287 housing violations at this property.

Is 485 East 21 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 28 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 28 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 485 East 21 Street built?

City records list 1922 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 485 East 21 Street?

It has 28 residential units.

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