538 East 21 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05184-0025Map
Owner of record: Ditmas Park Associates LLC,
538 East 21 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 53 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Ditmas Park Associates LLC,. HPD has recorded 376 housing violations here, most recently on September 20, 2026. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 55 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 376
- DOB violations
- 24
- ECB violations
- 23
- HPD complaints
- 876
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 · 376
- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story
Sep 20, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper escutcheon plate at heat riser in the bathroom located at apt d4, 4th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt D4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt d4, 4th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt D4
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt d4, 4th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt D4
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt e1, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt E1
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 e1, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt E1
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 e5, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''north''
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt E5
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 apt e5, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''north''
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt E5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt c03, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt C03
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt c03, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt C03
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
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 north at east wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt c03, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt C03
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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) north wall, south wall, east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt c03, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt C03
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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) east wall in the private hallway located at apt c03, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt C03
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 window frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt c03, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt C03
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt c03, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt C03
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt c03, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt C03
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet drawer at north wall in the kitchen located at apt c03, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt C03
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the private hallway located at apt c03, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt C03
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt c03, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt C03
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer located at apt c03, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt C03
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 e5, 5th story, 5th apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt E5
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 apt e5, 5th story, 5th apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt E5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt a5, 1st story, 4th apartment from south at west
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt A5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Dec 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt d9, 4th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt D9
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 defective in the entire apartment located at apt d9, 4th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt D9
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 d9, 4th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt D9
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt d9, 4th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt D9
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Dec 5, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5e, 5th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling
Nov 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling
Nov 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling
Nov 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt d4, 4th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt D4
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 defective in the entire apartment located at apt d4, 4th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt D4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit lower sash window at south wall in the bathroom located at apt d4, 4th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt D4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt d4, 4th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt D4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and south wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt d4, 4th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt D4
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt d4, 4th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt D4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt c3, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Aug 20, 2025 · Apt C3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 1st room from north located at apt c3, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Aug 20, 2025 · Apt C3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt D2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at lower refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt D2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at west yard door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 21, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - 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 b08, 2nd story, 4th apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2025 · Apt B08
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 defective in the entire apartment located at apt b08, 2nd story, 4th apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2025 · Apt B08
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 24
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 11, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 2, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 14, 2018
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 - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 17, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 28, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 5, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 26, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 26, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 12, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 13, 2009
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
Mar 16, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 29, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 13, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p1540
Apr 16, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p1540
Apr 16, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
Dev #3p1540
Oct 9, 1990
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)repair or renew car flooring
Sep 27, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 23
- Class - 2
1) loud noise coming from he brake or gear box. 2) brake tag is expired. 3) cat-1 tag is expired. 4) fire extinguisher tag is expired.
Feb 24, 2026
Resolve - Class - 2
Repair in-car emergency phone., clean pit., repair under car light., perform brake maintenance and provide brake tag with date entered in full mm/dd/year (expired 09/23)., provide up to date maintenance log boo
Dec 28, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
56y13,77m07,16b01,77x10. 56y13-seal hoist machine (oil leak); 77m07-provide electrical box covers underside platform; 16b1-adjust basement hoistway door (rubbing) and lobby hoistway door (slamming); 77x10
Nov 8, 2018 · Penalty $310
Resolve - Class - 2
99bb5,5e1,29j1,68m7,56y2,56y13,70o2. 99bb5-current one year test tag expired perform and file test; 5e1-car door rubbing adjust; 29j1-door operator misaligned adjust; 68m7-maintenance log update missing provid
Jun 13, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
99bb5,68m7,56y2,56y13,77k10,70o2,16j10-99bb5)current one year test tag expired, perform and file test. 68m7)maintenance log update missing, provide. 56y2)hoist machine oil leak, clean. 56y13)hoist machine oil l
May 22, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
16-b-1;41-b-10;68-m-7;25-m-7;70-o-2;80-l-6:16-1-b-adjust hoistway doo rs 1,2,3,4,5 slamming.41-b-10-machine room door is not self closing.68-m-7-maintenance control program missing.25-m-7-provide in case of fir
Aug 11, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
67x10. (67x10) phone not working.
May 31, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
02x10 car outside communications inoperative.
Dec 23, 2015 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
*21j01/ 70o02,38h11,67l10,110m07,03b09,40m07,42m07,68b07,43x10,69b11, 56y13,59j01,99bb05,08v01,37t07,29q03,39m07,05l10. *cease use items; 21j-door opens when car not at landing*. 28h-worn traveller; 110m-in
Sep 23, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
67x10,39m07,70o02,58y13. 67x10-car phone inoperative; 39m07-missing light and guard car top; 70o02-pit dirty; 58y13-worm/gear oil leak seal.
Apr 22, 2015
Resolve
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- Class - 2
67x10 39m07 70o02. 67x10-car phone inoperative. 39m07-car top light & guard missing. 70o02.
Oct 3, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
05m07 67x10 37m07 70o02 100q03. 05m07-provide door zone lock. 67x10-repair emergency phone. 37m07-provide light in overhead sheaves room. 100q03-provide plank switch cover.
Jun 3, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
/05m07/67x10/37m07/ 05m07-provide door zone lock. 67x10-repair emergency phone. 37m07-provide light in overhead sheaves room. respondent filed a cert of correction on 03/07/14 for 38228601n. upon inspection fou
Jun 3, 2014 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 2
/05m07/67x10/37m07/ 05m07-provide door zone lock. 67x10-repair emergency phone. 37m07-provide light in overhead sheaves room. respondent failed to comply with the commissioner's order to correct the violating c
Jun 3, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
/05m07/67x10/ 05m07-provide door zone lock. 67x10-repair emergency phone. licensed agency lic# 589001 submitted a notarized statement to be used for the dismissal of nov# 38228601n. an inspection conducted on
Jun 3, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
67x10- repair phone system in the car.
Mar 3, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
08v01,67x10,32b10,16m07,70o02,58l10. 08v-car leveling; 67x-car phone inoperative; 32b-car guides sideplay,; 16m-car fl #s missing all flrs; 70o-pit dirty; 100m-elevator emer.fire signage missing on all floors;
Jan 7, 2014 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
97l07 - return car to service. "hazardous condition"
Nov 26, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
05b01,05m07,67x10,40m07,37m07. 05b-adjust the gap on the back of the car door; 05m-provide door restrictor; 67x-repair car phone; 40m-complywith code requirement a18.1 2000(8.1); 37m-comply w/code requirement
Nov 4, 2013 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3314.10.9. suspended scaffold does not meet bldg code standards. noted: tie backs for c-hook were not installed properly, the line for both c-hooks & life lines were at an angle not perpendicular to the
Sep 17, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
39o02,14m07,29m07,20i11,97m07. 39 clean car top 14 car mirror missing 29 door operator cover missing. 20 vision panel car door damaged. 97 provide missing toe guard.
Aug 18, 2009 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
754465217q21i35p36 46-replace broken shadkle spring car side 52#repairnoisy a.c. brake adjust floor stops: 17 provide grill over 4th fl vision panel: 21 repair all indicator lights: provide access to motor room
May 2, 1997 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
14i,17i,73#, 73. restore elevator service for complete inspection.
Mar 11, 1990 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 23, 2026 · Apt E5
Open - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt B3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt B1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt B1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt D4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt D4
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt D4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt D4
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt D4
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt D4
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt D4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt E5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 11, 2026 · Apt C03
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt E5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt D3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt E5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt B8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt A1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt D9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt D9
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt D9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt D9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt D9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt E5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 25, 2025 · Apt D9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 25, 2025 · Apt D9
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 25, 2025 · Apt D9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt A1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt E5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt F01
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt B2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt D07
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt D4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt D4
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt D4
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt D4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt D4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2025 · Apt E5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt E3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt D9
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt D9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt D9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt D9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt D9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt E5
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 53
- Building area
- 41,772 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5184 / 25
- Assessed value
- $1,602,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #349198, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.
Questions about 538 East 21 Street
Who owns 538 East 21 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ditmas Park Associates LLC,.
Does 538 East 21 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 376 housing violations at this property.
Is 538 East 21 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 55 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 53 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 538 East 21 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 538 East 21 Street?
It has 53 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.