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550 East 21 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05184-0031Map

Owner of record: 550 East 21 LLC

550 East 21 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1952 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 54 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 550 East 21 LLC. HPD has recorded 1,063 housing violations here, most recently on September 20, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 54 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
1,063
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
15
HPD complaints
1,064

What to know

Concern
2 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
54
About 100% of the building's 54 apartments
Up from 53 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 · 1,063

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash spring balance at west wall window in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash spring balance at west wall window in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west walls in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on the door in the entrance located at apt 6f, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 6F

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 6f, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 6F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock, and assembly on the door in the entrance located at apt 6f, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 6F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drainline at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 6f, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 6F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Dec 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window at east wall ( fire escape window) in the 1st room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Sep 22, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north, the kitchen , the bathroom , the 3rd room from north at west, the private hallway located at apt 5a, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Sep 22, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Sep 22, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 1h, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1h, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower and upper window counterbalance at west in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall near radiator in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide concrete base for drop ladder at 2nd fire escape from south at east

    Sep 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a sign indicating hours of collection and method of collection of waste material where dumbwaiter service is not provided. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at building front at yard

    Sep 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding at 2nd story balcony at east side of building

    Sep 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance springs at window lower sash in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Aug 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective heavy duty door lock and latching assembly at building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective refrigerator door gasket in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinges in the entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at the back splash in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the wasteline at bathtub. in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance canopy at building front

    Aug 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10sq ft at west wall and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 2H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose door knob in the entrance located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor that is sloping in the bathroom located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 3G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at front yard

    Aug 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 16

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 30, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 28, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 2, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 17, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 10, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 28, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test

    Oct 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 26, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 12, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 12, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 14, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 8, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 12, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p4325

    Apr 16, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p4325

    Jan 28, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 15

  • Class - 1

    Cease use item: inoperative dlm. class 2 items: defective car phone. missing controller prints. misaligned mirror. worn machine room door sign.

    Sep 17, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. premises is a six story m/d. front entrance column, soffit, and wood veneer is cracked and in a state of disrepair., repair and/replace

    Sep 15, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Motor room trashed, clean. unauthorized personnel currently using the motor room as shelter, remove all unauthorized personnel and secure the motor room. car floor to landing sill not level, adjust. pit dirty,

    Oct 24, 2023 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Adjust floor stops. misaligned cab mirror. clean governor rope for proper inspection. provide info on how to obtain keys to roof/machine room and baesment level/pit in order to form a full inspection of this de

    Apr 3, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    1. dlm improperly installed on this device . no firemans' service present in controller. install firemans' service so dlm is in compliance with section 3.10.12 of appendix k3 . 2 . repair restrictor .

    Dec 22, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Remove water from pit., clean pit., remove trash can from pit., provide braille's on all floors., provide inside hoist way door numbers on all floors., provide up to date elevator maintenance log book., seal ho

    Sep 8, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    8v1,5e1,10h11,16j1,56y2,56y13,68m7. 8v1-car floor to landing sill notlevel adjust; 5e1-car door rubbing adjust; 10h11-car door gibs worn replace;56y2-hoist machine oil leak clean; 56y13-hoist machine oil leak

    Aug 8, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    69x10,08v01,06j01,41r11,41j01,61g11,56y13,

    Aug 29, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    100l10,45j1,53h11,72m7. 100l10- repair damaged stwy to machine room. 45j1- adjust governor to remove knocking noise. 53h11- replace worn governor rope. 72m7- provide pit stop switch.

    Oct 25, 2011 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    14m07,03m07,15i10,70o02,40p16,05b01,71i10. 14m)car mirror. 03m) capacity plate. 05b)cab door fully close. 77i)light hanging under platform

    Sep 23, 2008 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    14m07,03m07,66o02,39p16. 03m capacity plate.

    Oct 17, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    14m07,03o02,10k11,39p07.

    Sep 25, 2007 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    10m07,59l10,40d06,40t07,39i10,66o02.10m07-provide 2nd car door gib missing.59l10-repair machine room lighting.40d06-properly service machineroom door.40t07-provide sign for machine room door.39i10-repair handra

    May 29, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. defect is: crack approx 1/2"x5' from window lintel across to next window at center of bldg above 6 fl. remedy: repair defect.

    Jan 21, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    18r,25r,37r,items (18),(25)&(37)installed new without a permit

    Oct 9, 1990

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 5H

    Open
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 1J

    Open
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2025 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 20, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 4J

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 4J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 6H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jun 30, 2026Non-market transferRentals - elevator apartments54

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
1952
Floors
6
Residential units
54
Building area
48,500 ft²
Lot area
15,000 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
314
Council district
40
Block / lot
5184 / 31
Assessed value
$1,387,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #305944, last renewed Jul 17, 2026.

Questions about 550 East 21 Street

Who owns 550 East 21 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 550 East 21 LLC.

Does 550 East 21 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1,063 housing violations at this property.

Is 550 East 21 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 54 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 54 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 550 East 21 Street built?

City records list 1952 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 550 East 21 Street?

It has 54 residential units.

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