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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 15, 2025

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
53
About 100% of the building's 53 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 · 171

  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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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  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stopper at fire door at public hall, 6th story

    Mar 31, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage and household items at public hall, 5th story

    Mar 31, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stopper at fire door at public hall, 5th story

    Mar 31, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing fire proof door at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 31, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stopper at fire door at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 31, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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
  • C

    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
  • A

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing ..door stops at fire doors at public hall, 4th story

    Nov 2, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.