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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 783
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
Jun 3, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - 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 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 4G
Closed — Violation closed - 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 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 4G
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
May 4, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 11, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
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.