439 East 21 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05164-0061Map
Owner of record: 439 East 21st Street LLC
439 East 21 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1965 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 439 East 21st Street LLC. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 7 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 16
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 37
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 16
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl , 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 9, 2025 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures . in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color fire retarded plaster at ceiling and north wall. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and north wall. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt unit1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 12, 2023 · Apt UNIT1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of discontinue rooms for living disconnect plumbing fixtures water closet, wash basin, bathtub and sink
Jul 12, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of discontinue unlawfull cooking space or file plans or application with this department to legalize ,same if lawefully feasible gas stove
Jul 12, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
Jul 12, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degreees at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 30, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees f at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash, (1st from north at east) in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash, (1st from north at west) in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile at floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at wasteline beneath sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 3
- Construction other optional
Due to the withdrawal of the applicant of record the borough commissioners office has ordered all work under job 321623454 stopped until a new applicant is in place as per section 28-104.8.3 of th a.c. kindly contact the commissioners office at 718 802-2677 in response to this letter
Jul 6, 2020
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Due to the withdrawal of the applicant of record the borough commissioners office has ordered all work under job 321623454 stopped until a new applicant is in place as per section 28-104.8.3 of the a.c. kindly contact the commissioners office in response to this letter.
Jul 6, 2020
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Work without a permit remedy; obtain permits for work if feasible or restore to prior legal condition with proper permits and approvals
Jan 20, 2012
Vw-violation work without permit - active
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the co, 28-118.3.2: atoi on a 3-story, mixed use, nfp building, in r6a district, observed first floor is unlawfully converted into a residential 1-family, class a apartment
Aug 15, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
28-301.1, ftmb in code-compliant manner: atoi on a 3-story, mixed use, nfp building, in r6a district, observed the doctor office at first floor has been unlawfully converted into a residential class a apartment
Aug 15, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Work without permit, 28-105.1: atoi on a 3-story, mixed use, nfp building, in r6a district, observed the doctor office at first floor has been unlawfully converted into a residential class a apartment, by erect
Aug 15, 2023 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c.o.f.o. and/or the department of building records. doctor's office illegal converted into an class a apartment. partition allowed concealing room for living. unlawful gas
Jul 12, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 3
Pc 1101.2 failure to comply with storm/rain water drainage requirementfor roof,paved area or yard-roof leader and/or downspout running from roof is not connected to any dry well or drainage system.note:existing
Aug 16, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file c of c for nov #34943146h. remedy: file c of c.
Oct 16, 2012 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a c of c w/the dob's for nov #34943146h issued on 1/20/12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file c of c.
Aug 21, 2012 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from a 1 or 2 family dwelling to 4 or more families. cofo #197129 states premises is to be legally occupied as 3 stories,2 families & a doctor's office. 1st fl desi
Jan 20, 2012 · Penalty $57,000
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 30, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 7, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Feb 16, 2023 · Apt UNIT1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 16, 2023 · Apt UNIT1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Feb 6, 2023 · Apt UNIT1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 26, 2023 · Apt UNIT1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 25, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Jul 25, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 25, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 25, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 25, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 25, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 25, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 25, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 25, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 25, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 25, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 25, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Fire-escape
Nov 28, 2011 · Apt ALL
Close - Plumbing
Sprinkler
Nov 28, 2011 · Apt ALL
Close - Nonconst
Signage
Nov 28, 2011 · Apt ALL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | $923,522 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 4 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | $1,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 4 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1965
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,920 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5164 / 61
- Assessed value
- $445,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #822056, last renewed Sep 14, 2024.
Questions about 439 East 21 Street
Who owns 439 East 21 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 439 East 21st Street LLC.
Does 439 East 21 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.
Is 439 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 439 East 21 Street built?
City records list 1965 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 439 East 21 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.