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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 9

  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west court

    Oct 19, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east court

    Oct 19, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard

    Oct 19, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 1flr, 1st story, apartment at south

    Jan 15, 2005 · Apt 1FLR

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1flr, 1st story

    Dec 11, 2004 · Apt 1FLR

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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

DatePriceTypeUnits
Sep 16, 2025$2,375,000One family dwellings1

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.