520 East 21 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05184-0006Map
Owner of record: Ditmas Flats LLC
520 East 21 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1951 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 102 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Ditmas Flats LLC. HPD has recorded 1,111 housing violations here, most recently on October 21, 2026. 48 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 106 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 1,111
- DOB violations
- 53
- ECB violations
- 68
- HPD complaints
- 1,340
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 1,111
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 4G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective refrigerator seal at bottom door in the kitchen located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 4G
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 4G
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet . in the bathroom located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 4G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 4G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 4G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10sq feet but less than 30sq feet observed at ceiling and north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 4G
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 4G
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 3rd balcony from south at east wall at building front at fire escape, 4th story
Oct 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 4G
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 = 3, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 4G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building front to return buzzer at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 4G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at north section at public hall, 4th story
Oct 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 1st balcony from south at east wall at building front at fire escape, 6th story
Oct 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of extension cable wire at drop ladder ( trip hazard) at 1st balcony from south at east wall at building front at fire escape, 2nd story
Oct 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting off flower pots at 3rd balcony from south at east wall at building front at fire escape, 2nd story
Oct 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 2nd balcony from south at east wall at building front at fire escape, 3rd story
Oct 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 bsmt-apt c, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east , section ''northeast''
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at compactor closet door, east wall, south section at public hall, 1st story
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock at door at east wall , south section, leading to east yard, froom basement story at public hall
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose marble tread , 12 th from bottom up, south section, basement story at public hall stairs
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 c, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''northeast''
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt c, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east , section ''northeast''
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt c, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east , section ''northeast''
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked marble saddle at door in the entrance at west wall in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt c, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east , section ''northeast''
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at, building entrance door , north wall , northeast section, at public hall
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 bsmt-apt c, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east , section ''northeast''
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of flies in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt c, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east , section ''northeast''
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt c, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east , section ''northeast''
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking devices at, entrance door, west wall, in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the foyer located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the private hallway , the 1st room from north, the kitchen , the 4th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall, north wall, east wall, ceiling, 1st closet from west at north wall door in the foyer located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective corroded metall door at southeast section, to exit corridor, building front yard at fire passage way, 1st story
Sep 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at compactor closet door , south section, at public hall, 1st story
Sep 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the wood door in the entrance at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device at, door in the entrance , west wall, in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at, bathtub, east wall , in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze the potcelain paint at bathtub , east wall, in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose the loose wash basin ,at south wall , in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at, south ,north, west walls and east window sill in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective the ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing access panel covers for radiator at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door in the entrance at south wwll in the 1st room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective buldged wood floor in the foyer located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - 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 rats in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 2 in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 53
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2022)
Apr 22, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2021)
Aug 21, 2022
Dob violation - active - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022
Feb 22, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2020)
Jun 20, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 11, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2019)
Jun 29, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 2, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 2, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2018)
Mar 18, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2017)
Mar 27, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 28, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 28, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 17, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2015
May 15, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 10, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 10, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 10, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 10, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 26, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 26, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 23, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 23, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 12, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 12, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 7, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 7, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 4, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 4, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 7, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 7, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 12, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 12, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 23, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 23, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 13, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 13, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 19, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p4262
Oct 17, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p4263
Oct 17, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) replace broken suspension spring on car
Mar 2, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 68
- Class - 1
Cease use item: inoperative zone lock restrictor (2.14.5.7.1.). class 2 items: inoperative car phone (2.27.1.1.3.). clean tail rope for proper inspection (2.17.10.). adjust hoistway doors where needed (2.11). c
Oct 15, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
1) the steps to motor-room and the door to the motor-room are broken (8.11.2.1.2) 2) there is a timer that is not mounted to the controller (8.11.2.1.2). 3) the motor-room lights are not working (8.11.2.1.2). 4
Jul 21, 2026 · Penalty $310
Active - Class - 2
1) the motor-room light is not working (8.11.2.1.2). 2) the brake tag and the cat-1 is expired (8.11.1.6) 3) the phone is not working (8.11.2.1.1) 4) the smoke hole grading is not secure (8.11.2.1.2). 5) the ch
Jul 21, 2026 · Penalty $310
Active - Class - 1
Class 1 cease use: door zone restrictor inoperative. in-car stop switch damaged and inoperative. these are the safety features what ensure passenger safety. remedy: to restore service, email the d.o.b. eir@buil
Jul 24, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Class 2: call cancel button missing install new button & test fire service. car button station not tagged with device number provide nyc id tag. car door misaligned adjust to remove scrapping & gap next to stri
Aug 1, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. note: at time of inspection, i observed multiple buckets on top floor fire escape at exposure #(1)(north east), as well as multiple items on fire escape at expos
Feb 7, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order. note: respondent failure to comply prior summon #35675438h dated(11/27/23). at time of inspection, observed step cracks/spalling mortar joints(n-e cor
Feb 7, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Clean pit., repair pit light., adjust car leveling., repair car station fire service call cancel button., adjust hoist way door checks where needed., adjust gap between car door and strike post., provide in-cas
Feb 2, 2024 · Penalty $1,563
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. note: at time of inspection observed several step cracks and cracked bricks on exposures #1(north) and exposure #3(south). also observed obstructi
Nov 27, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior buidling facade and appurtenances. note: -at time of inspection observed several step cracks and cracked brickson exposure #1(east) and exposure #3(west), also observed obstructions
Nov 27, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Active
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- Class - 2
At time of inspection i observed at apt 1k behind gas stove newly gas shut off valve and gas pipes no permits on dob records at time of inspection; there fore proper testing was not performed as per dob records
Jul 10, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
At apt 1k observation newly install gas shut off valve and gas pipes behind gas stove and no permits on dob records at time of inspection .... work was 100% performed ., obtain all permits
Jul 10, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Class 2: cab light cover missing provide new cover. car door misaligned leaving large gaps. adjust door to correct clearances removing gaps. car floor not level to landing sill. adjust car to level tat every fl
Jun 12, 2023 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Class 2: car button station not tagged with device number. provide nyc id # tags. call cancel button missing on car button station for fire service. provide new button & wire into controller. car floor not leve
Jun 12, 2023 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Class 2: car floor not level to landing sill. adjust car to level at every floor. car button station not tagged with device number. provide nyc id # tag. cab light missing cover provide cover. car door misalign
Mar 20, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
C/u;42m07:no door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controllerfeature which ensures passenger safety. remedy file application instal
Feb 16, 2023 · Penalty $1,563
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable required cycle 9a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #913297.remedy:submit acceptable required te
Dec 9, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. file application install dlm and perfor
Dec 8, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. remedy; file application, install dlm a
Feb 3, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
03d06,42m07,68b07,70o02,39m07. 03d06-properly secure toeguard; 42m07-provide safety switch for selector rope (top of car); 68b07-provide upto date maintenance log book (misisng info for months of feb,march);
Apr 29, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
5a10,10h11,16j10. 5a10- cease use item. door zone restrictor has beentampered with disabled and rendered inoperative. this is a safety device to ensure elevator passengers safety. repair restrictor and contact
Sep 10, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
11x10,5e1,23x10,16j10,24l10,68m7,56y2,56y13. 11x10-car button inoperative repair; 5e1-car door rubbing adjust; 23x10-hall button inoperative repair; 16j10-hoistway door misaligned repair; 24l10-indicator not w
Aug 6, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
5a10,5h11,16e10,8v1,56y2,56y13,57m7-5a10)cease use item-door zone restrictor has been tampered with disabled and rendered inoperative. this is a safety device to ensure elevator passengers' safety. repair restr
Dec 19, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
8v1,5j1,16j10,99m5,59y2,59y13,29j1,71l10,77k10-8v1)car floor to landing sill not level, adjust. 5j1)car door misaligned, adjust. 16j10)hoistway door misaligned, repair. 99m5)one year test tag missing perform an
Sep 20, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
5x10,2b10,70m7,70o2. 5x10-door restorer inoperative repair; 2b10-outside comm. does not work repair; 70m7-pit ladder missing provide; 70o2-pit dirty clean.
Mar 1, 2017 · Penalty $530
Resolve - Class - 2
5x10,70m7,70o2. 5x10-door restorer.inopertive repair; 70m7-pit laddermissing provide; 70o2-pit dirty clean.
Mar 1, 2017 · Penalty $530
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building. south elevation exp#1 wood blocks under a/c unit on 3rd floor,flower pots on fire escape landing,broken stones on parapet at southeast elevation.east elevation exp#4 loose
Aug 29, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
67x10,08v01,39o02,39q07,40m07,40y02,69m07,70o02. 67x10-phone inoperative; 08v01-car not level 5"off adjust; 39o02-car top dirty clean; 39q7car top lights unguarded; 40y02-oil leak in motor room clean; 40m07-mo
Sep 17, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable cycle 7 technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28-302 & the dept of bldgs rules & regulat
May 27, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit apt.2e,2d has been subdivided to create an illegal bedroom.apt2e,2d remedy:obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.
Apr 22, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
67l10,08a01,05e01,16t07,70o02,81m07,73o02,74o02. 67-emergency phone defective; 08-adjust leveling; 05-car door rubbing;16-number all hoistway doors; 70-clean pit; 81-provide runby sign; 73-clean car rails;74-
Dec 10, 2013 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
67l10,70o02,73o02,74o02,81m07. 67-emergency phone defective; 70-cleanpit; 73-clean car rails; 74-clean cwt rails; 81-provide runby sign.
Dec 10, 2013 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
08v01,42n08,67x10,05b01,29q03,40m07,40r07,60m07,61l10,56y10,56y13,70o02,99bb05. 42n-remove jumper from the fuse; 05b-adjust the gap on the car door; 40m-provide fire extinguisher; 40r-provide fire retardant sa
Dec 6, 2013 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
56y10,56y13,60x10,67x10,56q03,68b07,40r07,40m07,20i10,99bb05. 68b-update log; 4r provide fire retardant safe to store the oil in the m.r.; 40m-provide fire extinguisher in the m.r.; 20i-repair 34d flr vision pa
Dec 6, 2013 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
08v01,14m07,67m07,12b11,70m07,70o02,72m07,72m07,81m07,41l10,60m07,56y13,40y02,69m07,68m07,98u05,99u05,42n09: 08v-car leveling. 14m-car mirror. 67m-car phone. 12b-bulb burned out. 70m-pit light,70o-pit dirty,72m
Dec 13, 2011 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
14m07,08v01,16m07,24x10,32h10,16x10,67m07,70o02,70m07,72m07,81m07,41i10,60x10,69m07,98u05,99u05,42l10,70m07: 14m-car mirror,08v car leveling,16m flr #'s on doors,24x-floor indicators,32h-car guide,16x-1st fl do
Dec 13, 2011 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
58f10,56y13,41i11,08v01,16b01,70o02 58-repair warm & sear 56-seal oil leak @ machine 41-replace door to machine room 08-adjust floor stop 16-adjust hoist way doors to clean pit.
Apr 11, 2011 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide elevator landing sign that shall read: "in case of fire use stairs, unless otherwise instructed" at the elevator bank on flr 1-6. remedy: install sign as per local law 16 1984.
Dec 8, 2009 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
10h11.38i11.27d6.16j01.20i11.39o2.56y2.56y13.08v10.32h10.60m07.34o2.70o2.16j01 adjust hatch door for smooth closing
Mar 31, 2009 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
32i10.20m07.20i11.10h11.56e10.56y02.56y13.39y2.08v10.27d6.39o2.34o2.70o2.60l10.cu 32i10 car top guide shoe damaged 20m7.6 fl vision glass missing after corrections are complete call dob at 212 566-5539 to lift
Mar 31, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
32h11,08a01,23i10,24l10,16t07,70p02,56y13,44h10,61i10,37o02,41i10,42h11,34o02,16m07,20i10 cease use items: 32-car shoes worn- shoes hitting rail bolts 08-adjust leveling before return to service call 212-566-5
Jan 13, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
14m0784x11. 84x top of car light w/ gurrd.
Jan 8, 2008 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15m07,39y02,55y13,39i11.39i-replace broken windows in machine room
Apr 25, 2007 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
20q03,15m07,39y02,55y13,59x10.20q-5fl hoistway dor vision panel grill.
Apr 25, 2007 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
10m07,20m07,38m07,84m07.10m07-provide 2nd car door gib & replace worn gib.20m07-provide missing 5fl hoistway vision panel grill.38m07-provide missing top of car light.84m07-provide missing anti spin device on h
Mar 5, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
51m07,52m07,40d06,39i10.51m07-provide anti spin device hoist ropes.52m07-provide anti spin device governor ropes.40d06-secure machine room door.39i10-repair windows machine room.
Mar 5, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
15i10,20m07,40d06,44a02,44u05,84#09,60t07. 20-m, 1st & 2nd fl hoist door vision glasses. 44-a- gov painted. 44-u, calibrate tgov, perform 5yr test. 84#. remove old controller from roof, 60-t, provide elevator
Oct 13, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Hazardous
15i10,08v01,,20q03,84l10,40d06,85bb05,59x11,60t07. 08-v 5 fl. 20-q 5 fl hoistway door vision glass grill. 84-l lobby fire service key cylinder. 60-t, elevator service co. emergency phone #.
Oct 13, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Hazardous
28q03/66o02/85bb05/41n10/52i11/39i11/70d06 41-n-10. reverse phase relay by passed. 52-i gov. rope unkeyed. 39-i- broken windows, 70-d cease use of this device, 41-n 52-i until repaired and an inspection is made
Nov 2, 2005 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Cease use 03q10/51i11/51o02/81x10/14m07/20q03/28q03/39o02/66o02/85bb0503-q. car vents broken can reach hatch from inside car 51-i, broken shakle springs. 51-o clean ropes for inspection. 81-x lobby fire gvc key
Nov 2, 2005 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 4G
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 4G
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 4G
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 4G
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 4G
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 4G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 4G
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 4G
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 4G
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 4G
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 4G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 4G
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 4G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 4G
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 5S
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1951
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 102
- Building area
- 103,494 ft²
- Lot area
- 27,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5184 / 6
- Assessed value
- $3,712,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #338852, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.
Questions about 520 East 21 Street
Who owns 520 East 21 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ditmas Flats LLC.
Does 520 East 21 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1,111 housing violations at this property.
Is 520 East 21 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 106 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 102 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 520 East 21 Street built?
City records list 1951 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 520 East 21 Street?
It has 102 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.