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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

Concern
11 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 22, 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
10
About 53% of the building's 19 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 · 164

  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

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

    Feb 14, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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.

    Mar 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective cracked ceramic floor tile at public hall, 2nd story, section ''south''

    Dec 29, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.