616 East 21 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05206-0025Map
Owner of record: 618 East 21st Equities
616 East 21 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1927 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 53 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 618 East 21st Equities. HPD has recorded 171 housing violations here, most recently on December 15, 2025. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 53 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 171
- DOB violations
- 20
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 391
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 · 171
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door knob at door at bulk-head , 6th story, section at south
Dec 15, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulk-head , 6th story, section at south
Dec 15, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt e4, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 26, 2024 · Apt E4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt e4, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 26, 2024 · Apt E4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt e4, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 26, 2024 · Apt E4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt e4, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 26, 2024 · Apt E4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt e4, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 26, 2024 · Apt E4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt e4, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 26, 2024 · Apt E4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material, plaster at ceiling , building lobby, at public hall, 1st story
Jan 12, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective defective door at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 16, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at at double fire door at public hall, 6th story
Nov 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt e9, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2023 · Apt E9
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt e9, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2023 · Apt E9
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt e9, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 14, 2023 · Apt E9
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt e9, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 14, 2023 · Apt E9
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock at door leading to fire escape landing in the 2nd room from east located at apt e9, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 14, 2023 · Apt E9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling and south wall in the foyer located at apt e4, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 3, 2022 · Apt E4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the foyer located at apt e4, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 3, 2022 · Apt E4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling light in the foyer located at apt e4, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 3, 2022 · Apt E4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt e4, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 3, 2022 · Apt E4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt e4, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 3, 2022 · Apt E4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt e4, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 3, 2022 · Apt E4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt e4, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 3, 2022 · Apt E4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt e4, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 3, 2022 · Apt E4
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt e4, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 3, 2022 · Apt E4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots stored on 3rd story balcony at south stock fire escape at building front
Jul 29, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots stored on 5th story balcony at south stock fire escape at building front
Jul 29, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to room that leads to room with fire escape window in the 2nd room from east located at apt f9, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2022 · Apt F9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to room with fire escape window in the 3rd room from east located at apt f9, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2022 · Apt F9
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt b5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at north
Apr 7, 2022 · Apt B5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at south bulkhead door leading to roof at public hall, 6th story
Mar 31, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at bulkhead leading to roof, section at north at public hall, 6th story
Mar 31, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a self locking push bar installed on door to roof bulk, preventing re-entry into building from roof, section at south at public hall, 6th story
Mar 31, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls at south bulkhead leading to roof at public hall, 6th story
Mar 31, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls at south bulkhead leading to roof at public hall, 6th story
Mar 31, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stopper at fire door at public hall, 6th story
Mar 31, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage and household items at public hall, 5th story
Mar 31, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stopper at fire door at public hall, 5th story
Mar 31, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing fire proof door at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 31, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stopper at fire door at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 31, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door at north bulkhead leading to roof at public hall, 6th story
Mar 31, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a self locking push bar installed on door to roof bulk, preventing re-entry into building from roof, section at north at public hall, 6th story
Mar 31, 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt d2, 4th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section at north
Nov 2, 2020 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing ..door stops at fire doors at public hall, 4th story
Nov 2, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes ..flower pots and household items at 4th and 6th story balconies at 1st fire escape from east at north
Nov 2, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section at north
Nov 2, 2020 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of metal wires atached to 1st , 2nd , 3rd and 4th rungs , southwest section, south wall, at 2nd story balcony , front court, at fire escape
Oct 28, 2020
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes teh sorage of flower pots at balconies , southwest section, south wall, 4th , 5th , and 6th stories , front court, at fire escape
Oct 28, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing handrail at stair, south west section, building front, at fire passage way
Oct 28, 2020
Open — Violation will be reinspected
DOB building violations · 20
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 28, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 17, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 15, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 30, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 27, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 6, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 6, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 29, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p1203
Sep 9, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 19, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p1203
Oct 24, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 31, 1998
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
Dev #3p1203
Oct 10, 1990
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 12, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) file bn for new controller selector door operator and door locks
Jun 12, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)provide access to motor room
Sep 27, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 1
Class 1 rts: failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. service elevator equipment as per bc3001.2 & 27-987. upon inspection, the device is found to be out of service, creating a hazardous condition
Apr 27, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
3314.4.1.5 notification.noted:@ time of insp.there was no hanging/suspended scaffolds on site.failure to notify the dept.24-48 hrs prior to removal of suspended scaffolds(c-hooks)confirmation #3100285 with stre
Apr 24, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide elevator landing sign that shall read: in case of fire use stairs unless otherwise instructed @ elevator's bank on fl 2 -6. failure to provide 3" minimum high alphabetic letter of identificat
Nov 24, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
67l10.10h11.16a13.16b01.77m07.100i11. 67l car phone 16a hatch side pull 16b bsmt slamming 77m under xcar light 100i door & buck overhead
Dec 19, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a/ 34a/ 34b/
Jun 30, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
74m07/74m07/75u05/29m07/05b01/13m07/03i11. 74 post certificate in car as per rule 27-1004. 74 capacity sign. 29 counterweight guard. 05 tomouch over travel on return. 03 top cab.
Apr 17, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73x11, 37b12 (73) restore to service so a full inspection can be made. (37) proper amp fuses.
Mar 19, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46f15,57o02,08v01,28h01,35p07,74m07. 74m07- provide cwt guard in pit
Nov 15, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
17i,08v,15l,09h,05#,28l,57o,39r,74#. 17 replace vision panel on main lobby floor - 15 replace work pivot on shaftway doors. 05 replace bend car door saddle. 39 provide proof for new drive sheave. 74 provide
Jan 11, 1994 · Penalty $450
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt C3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt C9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt C9
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 29, 2024 · Apt E4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt E3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt C3
Close
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- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt E9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt E9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt E9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt E9
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt E9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt E9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 7, 2023 · Apt E9
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 22, 2022 · Apt F4ONTH
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 1, 2022 · Apt C6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 1, 2022 · Apt C6
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 2, 2022 · Apt D8
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 2, 2022 · Apt D8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2022 · Apt D4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2022 · Apt B1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2022 · Apt 5F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 11, 2021 · Apt E6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 22, 2021 · Apt F5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2021 · Apt F4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2021 · Apt F5
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 7, 2021 · Apt B8
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 30, 2020 · Apt F4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2020 · Apt F4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 21, 2020 · Apt F4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 2, 2020 · Apt F4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 29, 2020 · Apt A3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 23, 2020 · Apt A1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 14, 2020 · Apt D2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 26, 2020 · Apt A1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 26, 2020 · Apt A1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 4, 2020 · Apt A1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 29, 2020 · Apt A1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 8, 2020 · Apt A1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 28, 2020 · Apt E9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 4, 2020 · Apt B6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 24, 2020 · Apt C6
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 20, 2018 · Apt B8
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 20, 2018 · Apt B8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 13, 2018 · Apt F6
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1927
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 53
- Building area
- 49,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,607 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5206 / 25
- Assessed value
- $1,280,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #300683, last renewed Aug 26, 2025.
Questions about 616 East 21 Street
Who owns 616 East 21 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 618 East 21st Equities.
Does 616 East 21 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 171 housing violations at this property.
Is 616 East 21 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 53 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 53 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 616 East 21 Street built?
City records list 1927 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 616 East 21 Street?
It has 53 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.