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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

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 20, 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
55
About 100% of the building's 53 apartments
Up from 54 in 2018

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 · 376

  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 20, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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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  • 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 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
  • 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) 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
  • 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) 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
  • 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 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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Dec 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room

    Dec 5, 2025

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling

    Nov 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling

    Nov 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling

    Nov 9, 2025

    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 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.