2121 Foster Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05221-0064Map
Owner of record: 2121 Foster LLC
2121 Foster Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 24 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 2121 Foster LLC. HPD has recorded 43 housing violations here, most recently on March 29, 2023. 4 of the 43 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 43
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 81
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 · 43
- 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.
Mar 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 18, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device at the building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 18, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Mar 8, 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.
Apr 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 19, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at west one & west two at front of building at fire escape
Dec 28, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - 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 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 29, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak concealed water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 10, 2013
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding plaster at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 10, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 10, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - 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 14, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2013 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2013 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 25, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 25, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at lower sash in the 1st bedroom from north at east located at apt 18, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 7, 2000 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit window sashes in the 1st bedroom from north at east located at apt 18, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 7, 2000 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the 1st bedroom from west located at apt 18, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 7, 2000 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint frame around window southwest room 3 sty northeast apt 17 er1 20041. located at apt 17
Dec 8, 1998 · Apt 17
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint frame around entrance door 3 sty northeast apt 17 er1 20041. located at apt 17
Dec 8, 1998 · Apt 17
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster ceiling kitchen and closet 3 sty northeast apt 17 er1 20041. located at apt 17
Dec 8, 1998 · Apt 17
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster ceilign closet private hall 3 sty northeast apt 17 er1 20041. located at apt 17
Dec 8, 1998 · Apt 17
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster ceiling bathroom and frame around window 3 sty northeast apt 17 laurenceau 287 7864 er1 20041. located at apt 17
Dec 8, 1998 · Apt 17
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling and north wall southeast 2nd south east apt 9 er1 , section '' ''
Aug 17, 1998 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint south wall private hall 2nd sty southeast apt 9 er1 10615 , section '' ''
Aug 17, 1998 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint west wall south room 2nd sty southeast apt 9 er1 10615 , section '' ''
Aug 17, 1998 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling cellar thru out
Jul 27, 1998
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash window in center room 3 sty southwest apt 18 , section '' ''
Sep 29, 1997 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick top chimney roof .
Sep 24, 1997
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty northwest apt 18 , section '' ''
Sep 10, 1997 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective and make operable window at west room 3 sty northwest apt 18 , section '' ''
Sep 10, 1997 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective meeting tail at top sash window at kitchen 3 sty northwest apt 18 er1 , section '' ''
Sep 10, 1997 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing chain lower window sash kitchen 3 sty southwest apt 14. , section '' ''
Dec 23, 1996 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls bathroom 3 sty southwest apt 14. , section '' ''
Dec 23, 1996 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor at kitchen 1 sty apt 3. , section '' ''
Aug 19, 1994 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint west wall north room 1 sty front west apt 1 er1 0552141 , section '' ''
Feb 24, 1992 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling north west room 1 sty front west apt 1 jewel 434 4182 er1 0552141 , section '' ''
Feb 24, 1992 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint south wall foyer 1 sty rear west apt 5 er1 1331218. , section '' ''
May 13, 1991 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint east wall bathroom 1 sty rear west apt 5 er1 1331218. , section '' ''
May 13, 1991 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint west wall kitchen jealnoel 859 8663 1 sty rear west apt 5 er1 1331218. , section '' ''
May 13, 1991 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint south & north walls 3 sty northwest apt 19 private hall chrispin 859 6114 er1. , section '' ''
May 31, 1990 · Apt 19
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling 3 sty northwest apt 19 private hall chrispin 859 6114 er1. , section '' ''
May 31, 1990 · Apt 19
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 20
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 18
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 20
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 20
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2022 · Apt 18
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 18
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 23, 2018 · Apt 21
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 23, 2018 · Apt 21
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 30, 2014 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2014 · Apt 8
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 22, 2013 · Apt 9
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2013 · Apt 9
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 6, 2013 · Apt 19
Close - General
Doors
Sep 6, 2013 · Apt 19
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 6, 2013 · Apt 19
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 6, 2013 · Apt 19
Close - General
Locks
Sep 6, 2013 · Apt 19
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 12, 2013 · Apt 14
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 2, 2013 · Apt 14
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 4H
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2012 · Apt 14
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 28, 2010 · Apt 22
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 30, 2010 · Apt 22
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2010 · Apt 22
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2009 · Apt 22
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 12, 2009 · Apt 9
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2009 · Apt 22
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 1, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 1, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2008 · Apt 25
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 27, 2007 · Apt 24
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 27, 2007 · Apt 24
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 12, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 12, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 12, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 12, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 12, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 12, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 12, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 11, 2007 · Apt 9
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 11, 2007 · Apt 9
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2007 · Apt 25
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2007 · Apt 25
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2007 · Apt 25
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2007 · Apt 20
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2006 · Apt 19
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
- 24
- Building area
- 20,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,690 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 5221 / 64
- Assessed value
- $1,075,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #305277, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.
Questions about 2121 Foster Avenue
Who owns 2121 Foster Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 2121 Foster LLC.
Does 2121 Foster Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 43 housing violations at this property.
Is 2121 Foster Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 24 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 2121 Foster Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2121 Foster Avenue?
It has 24 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.