697 East 21 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11210BBL 3-05221-0018Map
Owner of record: Hossain, Akbor
697 East 21 Street is an one-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11210. It has 1 residential unit across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Hossain, Akbor. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 1 of the 9 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 40
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 9
- IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the court yard at front of building
Oct 19, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west court
Oct 19, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east court
Oct 19, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Oct 19, 2016
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 1flr, 1st story, apartment at south
Jan 15, 2005 · Apt 1FLR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
§ 27-2005,2007 admon. code: fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or gates from at least 1 window. .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1flr, 1st story
Dec 11, 2004 · Apt 1FLR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1flr, 1st story
Dec 11, 2004 · Apt 1FLR
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
Work without a permit .noted : at time of inspection , observed on the first floor on foster ave ,side an extension was erected with brick wall windows ,with an entry door, and masonry steps, and a roof ,there
Apr 29, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legal approved number of families.noted at 1st floor apt set with 3 piece bath (tub) kitchen with gas stove,1 living rm and 2 bedroom at other sid
Mar 9, 2005 · Penalty $7,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 13, 2021 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 13, 2021 · Apt 8
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 19, 2020 · Apt 8
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 19, 2020 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 18, 2020 · Apt 8
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 18, 2020 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 5, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Windows
Jan 16, 2012 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 31, 2005 · Apt 1
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 1, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 22, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 22, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 16, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2004 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2004 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 7, 2004 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 6, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2004 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 29, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Nov 29, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 22, 2004 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 19, 2004 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2004 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 19, 2004 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 10, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | $2,375,000 | One family dwellings | 1 |
Building details
- Building type
- One-family home (A1)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2.5
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 3,463 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,300 ft²
- Zoning
- R3X
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 5221 / 18
- Assessed value
- $131,820
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #824129, last renewed Nov 26, 2024.
Questions about 697 East 21 Street
Who owns 697 East 21 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hossain, Akbor.
Does 697 East 21 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 697 East 21 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 697 East 21 Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 697 East 21 Street?
It has 1 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.