501 East 21 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05185-0001Map
Owner of record: 525 East 21 Corp
501 East 21 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 17 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 525 East 21 Corp. HPD has recorded 344 housing violations here, most recently on August 19, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 18 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 344
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 435
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 344
- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Aug 19, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at firedoor at east wall leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story
Aug 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at balcony, 1st from north at west at fire escape, 3rd story
Jul 22, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of slide bolt capable of being padlock at door leading to east yard(outside part of door) at public hall, 1st story
Jul 22, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story
Jul 22, 2026
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story
Jul 22, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c3, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt C3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt c3, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt C3
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Jul 3, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd fire escape from north at west, 2nd story
May 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Apr 16, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt c1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt C1
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 c1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt C1
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 c1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt c1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the bathroom located at apt c1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at upper window sash at 2nd window at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt c1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at upper window sash at 1st window at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt c1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt a1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling near heat riser in the 5th room from north at west located at apt a2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt A2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at west and south walls in the bathroom located at apt a2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18566959 issued 12-jan-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt A2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 5th room from north at west located at apt a2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt A2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at west and south walls in the bathroom located at apt a2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south and west walls in the bathroom located at apt a2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from north located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of nail head protruding from floor in the 4th room from north located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt a2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt a2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing heat riser escutcheon plate at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt a2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt a2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq.ft at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt a2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt A2
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 missing in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt A2
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 a2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt a2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling. at 1st public hall from north, 3rd story
Sep 8, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at 1st public hall stairs from north, 2nd story
Sep 8, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling. at 1st public hall stairs from north, 2nd story
Sep 8, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical light fixtures at ceiling at 1st public hall from north, 3rd story
Sep 8, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at wasteline at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt a1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 26, 2025 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt c3, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt C3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt c3, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt C3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less then 30 sq feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c3, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt C3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less then 30 sq feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c3, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 17684571 issued 05-feb-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt C3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening at door leading to court yard at public hall, 1st story
Feb 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 12
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
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 - Construction other optional
Repair and/or.replace
Dec 22, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 2, 2026 · Apt C3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 2, 2026 · Apt C3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 2, 2026 · Apt C3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt APTC3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 18, 2026 · Apt C3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 18, 2026 · Apt C3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 18, 2026 · Apt C3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 18, 2026 · Apt C3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 18, 2026 · Apt C3
Close
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- Electric
Power outage
Jul 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 29, 2026 · Apt C
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Apr 29, 2026 · Apt C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt C1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt C1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt A1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt A1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt C1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt A2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt A2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt A2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt A2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 7, 2025 · Apt A2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 7, 2025 · Apt A2
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 7, 2025 · Apt A2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 7, 2025 · Apt A2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 1, 2025 · Apt A2
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 1, 2025 · Apt A2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 1, 2025 · Apt A2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 22, 2025 · Apt A1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 22, 2025 · Apt A1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 22, 2025 · Apt A1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 22, 2025 · Apt A1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 22, 2025 · Apt A1
Close - General
Cabinet
May 22, 2025 · Apt A1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 22, 2025 · Apt A1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 22, 2025 · Apt A1
Close - General
Ventilation system
May 22, 2025 · Apt A1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 30, 2025 · Apt A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 21, 2024 · Apt C3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 21, 2024 · Apt C3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Aug 26, 2024 · Apt A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 17
- Building area
- 13,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 8,142 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5185 / 1
- Assessed value
- $459,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #310402, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.
Questions about 501 East 21 Street
Who owns 501 East 21 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 525 East 21 Corp.
Does 501 East 21 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 344 housing violations at this property.
Is 501 East 21 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 18 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 17 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 501 East 21 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 501 East 21 Street?
It has 17 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.