738 East 21 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11210BBL 3-05220-0034Map
Owner of record: 738 East 21 Holding LLC
738 East 21 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11210. It has 21 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 738 East 21 Holding LLC. HPD has recorded 447 housing violations here, most recently on September 24, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 447
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 1,407
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 · 447
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south, west walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at public hall, 1st story
Sep 23, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at balcony at building front at fire escape, 3rd story
Sep 23, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of storage unit with gate erected underneath public hall stairs at public hall, 1st story
Sep 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty mechanical lock at building entrance , 1st story
Sep 18, 2026
Open — Invalid 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 storage unit with gate erected underneath public hall stairs at public hall, 1st story
Sep 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials, bycyle, walkers, wheel chairs, air conditioner at public hall, 1st story
Sep 18, 2026
Open — Invalid certification
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- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at balcony at 1st stack from south at east at fire escape, 3rd story
Sep 18, 2026
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.
May 4, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov certified late - 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 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 4B
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.
Jun 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a standard keyless door knob to room entrance in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing expose outlet at north wall needs outlet cover in the private hallway located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Nov 12, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building front entrance at public hall, 1st story
Nov 12, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 3rd balcony of fire escape at building front , 3rd story
Nov 6, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story
Nov 6, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 6, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at the front entrance to building , , 1st story
Oct 19, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of constructions material, household items throughout floor at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 19, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the ... at public hall, 1st story
Oct 19, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles surface, caulking and grouts joints of visible mold at north, east and south walls around bathtub , in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Oct 13, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items
Oct 13, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at bulkhead
Oct 13, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling and south wall at bulkhead
Oct 13, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling at bulkhead
Oct 13, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Oct 13, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 13, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Oct 13, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 4th room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house holds item at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 2
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection observed fire escape pathways & landings obstructed by household items. also multiple window type a/c units installed without support
Jun 30, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35321647x issued on 02-27-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Apr 26, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at apartment 3e bedroom door leading to the fire escape has a key locking device,impeding access to fire escape.as per fc 1027.rem:repair and/or repla
Feb 27, 2018 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Class a apt created at cellar north partitions erected creating rooms ktcn sink present also water closet wash basin and bathtub present vacant at time of insp rem: discontinue illegal use of amended c/o
Feb 1, 2012 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 3
B354 16 50a 15 32a 50b. 50a-remove all storage from boiler room. 50b-remove all flamabiles from boiler room.
Jul 26, 2011 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner. active water leak throughout "b" line apts at floors 2,3,& 4 causing sheetrock ceilings to collapse,light fixtures to hang water constantly dripping in apt
Nov 7, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to correct conditions cited in nov 34854376z for work done w.o a permit. (erected class "a" apt) remedy: correct conditions cited.
Oct 13, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file cofc with dob pursuant to 28-204.2 for violation 34854376z creation of apt.rem:file cofc
Oct 13, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. h.p.d. record for m.d.r. #309126 states premises to be legally occupied as 4 stories with 20 class'a' dwelling uni
Aug 16, 2010 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit at time of insp observed the illegal creation of a class a dwelling unit at the cellar lvl w/o permits illegal work noted erection of full height partitions w/ assoc electrical wiring boxes fi
Aug 16, 2010
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Sec. 1001.3 failure to maintain egress clear & unobstructed. at time of inspection observed fire escapes at right side exposure 4 court yard & rear yard,exposure 3 partially obstructed with household debris and
Aug 16, 2010
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Janitor/super
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 3E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 23, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 3E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 26, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 3E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 3E
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 28, 2022 · Apt 3C
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
- 21
- Building area
- 17,534 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 5220 / 34
- Assessed value
- $482,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #309126, last renewed Jul 11, 2025.
Questions about 738 East 21 Street
Who owns 738 East 21 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 738 East 21 Holding LLC.
Does 738 East 21 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 447 housing violations at this property.
Is 738 East 21 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 95% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 738 East 21 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 738 East 21 Street?
It has 21 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.