2656 East 21 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11235BBL 3-07465-0023Map
Owner of record: Robinson, Michael
2656 East 21 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1965 in Brooklyn, 11235. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Robinson, Michael. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 15 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 30
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 23
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 30
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 20, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Jun 9, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 29, 2024
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 9, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 22, 2023
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.
Mar 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 14, 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 8, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story
Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures no cooking gas at range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Dec 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 29, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 29, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 29, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar
Nov 29, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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 17, 2018
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 21, 2017
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, 2016
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 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at frame missing 1 sty pub hall r1.
Jan 30, 1981
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
I observed in 2nd floor apartment area an gas line and newly installed gas shut off valve installed for gas dryer and no permits on file , obtain permit
Nov 21, 2019
Resolve - Class - 3
As per c of o #214704 property to be 3 family 2 story with basement as heating and recreation. at time of inspection, at basement level, observed 1 bedroom with bed, dresser and personal belongings. bedroom was
Nov 21, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
I observed in 2nd floor apartment gas piping and newly installed gas valve for gas dryer and no permits on file and therefore no proper testing was performed on gas line as per dob , perform test
Nov 21, 2019
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Jun 5, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jun 5, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 5, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2019 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 4, 2019 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2019 · Apt APT2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 2, 2019 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2019 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2019 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 1, 2019 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 1, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 30, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2019 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 29, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 29, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 25, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 6, 2012 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1965
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,060 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,100 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 315
- Council district
- 48
- Block / lot
- 7465 / 23
- Assessed value
- $76,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #374689, last renewed Feb 18, 2025.
Questions about 2656 East 21 Street
Who owns 2656 East 21 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Robinson, Michael.
Does 2656 East 21 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.
Is 2656 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 2656 East 21 Street built?
City records list 1965 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2656 East 21 Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.