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525 East 21 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05185-0073Map

Owner of record: 525 East 21 Corp

525 East 21 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 42 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 525 East 21 Corp. HPD has recorded 783 housing violations here, most recently on October 13, 2026. 31 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 42 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
783
DOB violations
43
ECB violations
39
HPD complaints
1,312

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 13, 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
42
About 100% of the building's 42 apartments

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 · 783

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 6D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the private hallway located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 6D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in the private hallway located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 6D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at under the sink in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 1B

    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 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 1B

    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 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north at west, the 2nd room from north at center located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st private hallway , the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the 1st private hallway located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at 2nd closet from east at south wall wall in the 1st private hallway located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • 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 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash, fire escape window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash, 1st from south at west in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 2A

    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 that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 6B

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

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 6B

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

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 6B

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

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 6B

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

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at, ceiling , north section, at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked fire retardant materials plaster at ceiling at building 's north section at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at, ceiling building 's vestibule, at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked fire retardant materials plaster at ceiling , building 's vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked and missing glass at, window opening , 1st from south at ,west wall , building 's vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Jun 3, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls inside of closet at north wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wash basin bowl in the bathroom located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling, south and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north

    May 13, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north

    May 13, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north

    May 13, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north

    May 13, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — False certification
  • 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
  • A

    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 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls ceiling and trims in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

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

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — False certification
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wall erected from floor to ceiling creating additional room in the 1st room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 43

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2022)

    Apr 22, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2021)

    Aug 21, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2020)

    Jun 20, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 28, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2019)

    Jun 29, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2018)

    Mar 18, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2017)

    Mar 27, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 20, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 5, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 17, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jun 2, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired

    Failure to perform category 5 inspection

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2015

    Mar 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 11, 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 2012 inspection/test

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 27, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jan 1, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 4, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 8, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 5, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 8, 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

    3p1640

    Aug 24, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p1640

    Oct 18, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 20, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p1640

    Dec 21, 1998

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    May 31, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (22)provide fireproof escape hatch cover.(74)replace car door saddle.(74a*)provide toe guard.(74b*)provide capacity plate

    May 29, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (1) properly fuse controller

    Nov 15, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51) cease use of elevator forthwith until all items are in compliance with code. (52) provide access to motor room

    Sep 26, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 39

  • Class - 1

    1) the fire service system does not work. 2) the fan in the car does not work. 3) the interlock roller on floors 1 thru 4 is frozen and worn. 4) there is a grinding noise coming from the machine. 5) the rope cl

    Feb 20, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. class 2 items: 1) cab mirror misaligned, adjust. 2) one of the cab lights inoperative, repair. 3) pit dirty, clean. 4) motor room inaccessible, provide acc

    May 19, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Misaligned mirror. heavy static when car phone is dialed. inoperative cab light. clean pit. provide readily available keys to roof/governor and basement/machine room.

    Nov 1, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Cease use items: unlawful act. failure to comply with a cease use order of the commissioner. device 3p1640 was returned to service without a re-inspection by this department to determine that the cease use cond

    Jun 5, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Upon inspection door zone restrictor found altered & inoperative, repair and call dob for reinspection.

    May 17, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Adjust floor stops. provide designated lobby braille tag on car station. clean pit. worn car shoes. adjust/lube door zone restrictor. adjust door zone restrictor bracket. provide updated into on how to obtain e

    Nov 4, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    40p16 no access to motor room

    Feb 22, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. note: apt#5e illegally converted from 2 to 3 bedroom,by combining living room & kitchen into one area. at present what was the kitchen area is now furnihsed & occupied as a bedroom.

    Jan 2, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    41b7,58b7,99m7,40s10,70o2. 41b7-machine room door not self locking provide; 68b07-logbook showing last entry on 6/18, provide multi service and record on book; 99m7-current cat1 tag missing provide; 40s10-

    Nov 21, 2018 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    5a17,16l10,16b10,40m7,37z10. 5a-upon inspection door zone restrictor found altered/found inoperative, repair and call dob for reinspection 16l-repair defected door bulk/ (). 16b-tighten all covers for lock.

    Sep 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    5a10,40p16,70p16. 5a10-cease use item, door zone restrictor has been tampered with disabled and rendered inoperative. this is a safety device to ensure elevator passengers saety. repair restrictor and contact

    Jul 11, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    97x10:only elevator in residential building out of service.this condition affects numerous tenants including the elderly and those w/special needs.thereby creating a condition dangerous to human life.

    Jun 19, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    05b01,35b09,40p16,40207,70o02. 05b-adjust car door to close properly;35b-remove unused wire hanging in shaft; 40p-provide access to motor room to nycdob inspector car, complete the inspection; 40w-provide loc

    Mar 6, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    5x10,16x10,39o2,40p7,70p7,70o2. 5x10-repair zone restrictor; 16x10- repair 4 floor hoistway door; 40p7-provide keys to the machine room; 70p7-provide keys to the pit.

    Dec 27, 2016 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/out a permit.@he time of my insp 2:30p, @the above date & address i observed in apt #4a under the kitchen sink the installation of new gas piping that was done w/out a permit gas piping to the kitchen st

    Jul 8, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. note: leader pipe not connected to storm drain in that leader pipe broken at 1st flr and section of leader pipe missing a front of bldg at right side of bldg.

    Apr 20, 2015 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    16i10,39o02,40p07,70o02. 16i10-1st flr hatch door & interlock defective; 39o02-clean car top; 40p07-no access to m.r.;70o02 pit dirty.

    Nov 27, 2012 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    18k10,10m07,39o02,14m07,08v10: 18k10;part of hoistway door buck rusted& loose 1st flr. 10m07;car door gibbs missing & worn. 39o02;car top dirty. 14m07;car mirror missing. 08v10;car not leveling on certain flrs.

    Aug 29, 2012 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    52k11,8v1,32h11,14m7,70o2,72m7,99m7. 52k- replace roughed hoist ropes.8v- adjust leveling. 32h- replace worn guide shoes. 14m- provide car mirror. 70o- clean pit. 72m- provide pit stop switch. 99m- provide cat

    Jan 25, 2012 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    8v1,40p7,70p7,20i11,20b7,32h11,98bb5.(8v1)adjust leveling.(40p7)provide access to machine room.(70p7)provide access to pit(bsmnt).(20i11)replace damages vision panel(6 flr).(20b7)provide sufficient vision panel

    Dec 7, 2011 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    01x10,02x10,05i11,03i10,20m07,46e01,29q03,35q06,70o02,69m07,81m07,41d06,98bb05,99u05,40i10,57y10,52h11,44h08.01x car emer.stop sw.02x car alarm 05i car door hole o3 i car enclosure bohom r.s. 20 m,2nd fl door g

    Feb 8, 2011 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide elevator landing sign that shall read in case of fire use stairs unless otherwise instructed at the elevator bank on floor 2-6 failure to provie 3 inch minimum high numerical sign indicating.

    May 11, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    20m07.08v10.16l10.16h11.52h11.98bb5.38i11.29q3.32h10.39o2.70o2.40p16.20m7.missing vision glass on 3rd fl 16l10 hoistway door checks defective 16h11 hoistway door pivots worn replace pivots

    Mar 31, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    05i10.39o02.29m07.16t07.16b01.08a01.70o02.40p.37p16.20m07.11l1038i11.05 car door damaged on bottom 09 clean car top 29 operator cover missing 16 number all hoistway doors 16 adjust 3rd & 2nd fl hoistway door

    Jan 13, 2009 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Cu 08v10.21d06.03q10.20m07.98bb05.100bb05.08v10repair elevator stopping between 1st & 2nd fl several times causing hazardous condition 21d06 properly secure interlocks on 2nd & 6 fl provide cover for 6 fl 03q10

    Oct 29, 2008 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    03i10.29l10.70o02.98bb05.21m07.21d06.16d06.40i10.61m07.03i hole in bottom door striker side 29l repair or rerplace weak closing force 21m cover 6 fl 21d 6 fl loose 16d door striker plate loose 40i repair machin

    Sep 23, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    83x10 83 repair & restore elevator to service so that a full inspection can be made by this dept

    May 21, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    05-j-01,10-h-11,66-o-02,33-o-02,37-i-11,71-k-10,31-h-10,21-j-10,38-o-02,40-t-07,34-q-06,58-m-07,36-o-02,41-g-11,85-bb-05,59-q-03,86-bb-05,08-j-01 58m/07 machine (bvaler) missong cutterpin 21j/10 elevator stops

    Mar 18, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    83x10/.83-1 rcny 11-02 only elevator in the bldg out of service.restore to service.

    Aug 22, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    83x10.83x10-1 rcny 11-02 only elevator in bldg out of service,restore to service.

    Jun 19, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    14m07/60m07. 14-m--7 provide art as per rule 27-1004 a or b 60-m-07 provide missing cut out spring buffer.

    Jan 29, 2002 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    31q03,58o02,59o02,35o02,73t07,15l11, 31)exposed wiring in shaft 73)city id tags on all equipment 15)repair 5th floor door check.

    Mar 20, 2000 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    15b01,47i12,60m07. 15b01- slamming. 47i12- unlead excessive lube, worn60m07- counter weight buffer spring.

    Feb 22, 2000 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    31d,5i,57o,35p,33p,74i. exposed wiring in shaft. car buck worn, replace.

    Jan 14, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    01b,02x,14b,15h,73o.

    Feb 21, 1995 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    08v, 02x, 14m, 15l, 17m, 17m, 17i, 50f, 21x, 57o.#15 repair all shaft-way door's replace pivot and repair or replace door checker. #17.i re-place broken glass on vision panel car door and missing glass on shaft

    Jan 21, 1994 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    17i11, 2b11, 57o2, 3o2, 14m7, 15j1. 3)top of car 15) 5th 1st basement.

    Feb 20, 1993 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    02i,08v,15l,50f,20l,21l.09h,570,74#,17m. #15 replace worn door pivot- 74 replace car door saddle.

    Jan 2, 1992 · Penalty $185

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    05#, 15l, 17i, 35o, 37l, 53m, 73#, 05) renew worn car door saddle 15) door check 37) replace 6th floor switch 73) perform 5yr test and file form elv3 74) toe guard.

    Feb 6, 1991 · Penalty $150

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt A8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt A8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt A8

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt A8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt A8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 31, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 31, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    May 31, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 6C

    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
1910
Floors
6
Residential units
42
Building area
51,611 ft²
Lot area
14,464 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
314
Council district
40
Block / lot
5185 / 73
Assessed value
$972,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #337932, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.

Questions about 525 East 21 Street

Who owns 525 East 21 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 525 East 21 Corp.

Does 525 East 21 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 783 housing violations at this property.

Is 525 East 21 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 42 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 42 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 525 East 21 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 525 East 21 Street?

It has 42 residential units.

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