590 East 21 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05206-0010Map
Owner of record: 590 East 21 LLC
590 East 21 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 19 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 590 East 21 LLC. HPD has recorded 164 housing violations here, most recently on February 22, 2026. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 164
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 128
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 · 164
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at 1st public hall bulkhead from north at west
Feb 22, 2026
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 46, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 46
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 46, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 46
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door leading to the roof at public hall, 4th story
Feb 14, 2026
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Feb 14, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 46, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 46
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Feb 14, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator valve at north wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at north wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 28, 2023
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.
Mar 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 25, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 25
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective cracked ceramic floor tile at public hall, 2nd story, section ''south''
Dec 29, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balace at lower sash , 1st from north at east in the 3rd room from north located at apt 25, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 25
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window to south wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 25, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 25
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 4, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 2 in the entire apartment located at apt 25, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 25
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 25, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 25
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 25, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 25
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 25, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 25
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 25, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 25
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door saddle in the kitchen located at apt 25, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 25
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 25, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 25
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at door to west wall, lewding to west court at public hall, 1st story, section ''south''
Dec 29, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 35, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Dec 7, 2022 · Apt 35
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 35, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Dec 7, 2022 · Apt 35
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st dumb waiter from north at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north
Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 23
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall, east wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north
Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 23
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north
Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 23
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north
Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 23
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north
Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 23
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, 2nd door frame from west at north wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north
Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 23
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the foyer located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north
Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 23
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north
Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door leading to fire escape in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north
Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 23
Open — Invalid 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.
Feb 24, 2022
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.
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded plasters at ceiling and north wall at private hallway, 1st story, apartment
Dec 30, 2019 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall at private hallway, 1st story, apartment
Dec 30, 2019 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 23, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 23, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 23, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 23, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at radiator in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 23, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2019 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 23, 2nd story
Feb 7, 2019 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 23, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2019 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2019 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the foyer , the 3rd room from east at north, the 3rd room from east at south, the 2nd room from east located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Sep 18, 2016 · Apt 21
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the private hallway located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Sep 18, 2016 · Apt 21
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 1
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg in that on 1fl apt #12 hallway floors & kitchen floors are defective floor are sagging & in disrepair.remedy:repair& or repair defective floor in apartment.
Jun 9, 2007
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 45
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 8, 2022 · Apt 25
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 24, 2022 · Apt 23
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 24, 2022 · Apt 23
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 24, 2022 · Apt 23
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 30, 2020 · Apt 23
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 30, 2020 · Apt 23
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 30, 2020 · Apt 23
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 19, 2020 · Apt 23
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2020 · Apt 26
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 23
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 23
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 23
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 23
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 23
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 10, 2016 · Apt 21
Close - General
Mold
Jun 11, 2012 · Apt 21
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 11, 2012 · Apt 21
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 11, 2012 · Apt 21
Close - General
Windows
Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 21
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 21
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 21
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 21
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 21
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 21
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 21
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 21
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 21
Close - General
Mold
Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 21
Close - General
Windows
Mar 18, 2011 · Apt 31
Close - General
Doors
Mar 18, 2011 · Apt 31
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 18, 2011 · Apt 31
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 18, 2011 · Apt 31
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 18, 2011 · Apt 31
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
- 19
- Building area
- 22,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,700 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5206 / 10
- Assessed value
- $976,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #305881, last renewed Aug 30, 2025.
Questions about 590 East 21 Street
Who owns 590 East 21 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 590 East 21 LLC.
Does 590 East 21 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 164 housing violations at this property.
Is 590 East 21 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 53% of its 19 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 590 East 21 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 590 East 21 Street?
It has 19 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.