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55 EAST 21 STREET

Brooklyn · ZIP 11226 · BIN 3116155 · Flatbush · Last violation Sep 24, 2026 · Last complaint Sep 24, 2026

NeighborhoodFlatbush
More violations than 99% of nearby buildings
More violations than 99% of buildings and more complaints than 98% of buildings in Flatbush. Size-normalized against residential buildings in the neighborhood for issues in the last 10 years.
ViolationsComplaints
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
A steady level of activity over time
Last 2 yrs: 551 violations · 418 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
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Severityⓘopen violations
171 immediately hazardous (Class C) violations still open
Class C violations include lead paint, mold, pest infestations, heat/hot water failure, and structural hazards — the most serious category.
Class Cimmediately hazardous171Class Bhazardous103

What to watch forⓘ

  1. Hazardous violations are open, including mold and pests, and building maintenance.
    Worth checking · AI-assistedⓘ
    Look along the baseboards and floor corners for droppings, dead insects, or sticky traps. Check cabinet and closet surfaces, pipes, and walls for water stains, peeling paint, or soft spots.
    details ▸

    Deadlines vary by condition: immediate for heat and hot water, 14 days for self-closing doors, 21 days for lead paint, window guards, mold, and mice, cockroaches or rats, and 24 hours for everything else. They run from the date the owner is served, and mark when civil penalties can be sought in Housing Court. They are not a promise the condition is fixed by then. If the owner does not fix it, HPD can send its own contractor and bill them.

    • —Mold & pests — Rodent, cockroach, bedbug, or other pest infestation and extermination related issues.
    • —Bldg maintenance — General building repair, upkeep, and maintenance related housing code violations.

    The violation list below shows which conditions are open and when each was cited. If one in your own apartment is still unaddressed, call 311.

    • ABCs of Housing
Housing Preservation & Development Violations
Total violations since 1993
2,787
82 per year avg.↓ Down 56% in the last 2 years (551 vs 1,250 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
321
Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ171
Class B (hazardous)ⓘ103
Rent-impairingⓘ12
Housing Preservation & Development Complaints
Total complaints since 2003
2,993
125 per year avg.↓ Down 27% in the last 2 years (418 vs 569 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint Resolution
No access16%Violation issued32%No violation32%Phone resolved19%Other0%(2,993)
Urgency breakdown
Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Maintenanceⓘ782 violations
Paintingⓘ217 violations
Extermination & Rodent Eradicationⓘ212 violations
Egressⓘ171 violations
Water Supplyⓘ136 violations
Cleaningⓘ129 violations
Lead-Based Paintⓘ96 violations
Smoke Detecting Devicesⓘ65 violations
Top complaint groupsⓘ
5 yrsAll time
Mold & pestsⓘ216 complaints
Heat / hot waterⓘ211 complaints
Water & plumbingⓘ211 complaints
Bldg maintenanceⓘ198 complaints
Safety & fireⓘ84 complaints
Electricalⓘ49 complaints
Appliancesⓘ14 complaints
Outdoor / structuralⓘ2 complaints
Adminⓘ2 complaints
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Violation log

2,466 violations · Close

All classesClass AClass BClass CClass IAllOpenClosed
ClassStatusApt
See something wrong? File a complaint with 311
  • NYC HPD, Penalties and Fees
  • Heat or hot water problems reported in the last five years.
    Worth checking · AI-assistedⓘ
    Turn on hot water at the kitchen sink and bathroom sink and feel the water temperature after running for one minute.
    details ▸

    Heat is required October 1 through May 31: at least 68°F from 6am to 10pm when it is below 55°F outside, and 62°F overnight whatever the temperature outside. Hot water must be at least 120°F, 24 hours a day, all year.

    If your apartment is colder than that, file a complaint with 311 and keep the service request number so you can track it. Never use a gas oven or range for heat, which can produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.

    • ABCs of Housing
  • Lead-paint violations on record.
    Worth checking · AI-assistedⓘ
    Look for paint that is peeling, chipped, or cracked on interior walls, trim, windows, doors, and door frames.
    details ▸

    Buildings built before 1960 may still contain lead-based paint, which causes behavioral and learning problems in young children, who can swallow dust and paint chips from windowsills and floors.

    If a child under six lives with you, or spends 10 or more hours a week in your apartment, tell the owner in writing, which is what obliges them to inspect annually. Report peeling paint, and call 311 if it is not fixed or if repair work is raising dust that is not being contained.

    • ABCs of Housing
    • Open violation ages
    ▪ < 30 days7% (22)
    ▪ 30–90 days24% (78)
    ▪ 3–12 months19% (60)
    ▪ 1–3 years43% (138)
    ▪ 3+ years7% (21)
    Prior 4 yr.
    Immed. Emergency10%7%
    Emergency39%59%
    Non-Emergency51%34%
    (266)
    (843)
    Issued
    Description
    Class CClosed3BMay 28, 1996REPEALED: LEAD - BASED PAINT · RETIRED§ 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT CEILING FOYER ENTRANCE BATHROOM 3 STY NORTHWEST APT 3B ER1 96013965. , SECTION '' ''
    Class CClosed3BMay 28, 1996REPEALED: LEAD - BASED PAINT · RETIRED§ 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT CEILING NORTHWEST ROOM 3 STY NORTHWEST APT 3B ER1 96013965. , SECTION '' ''
    Class BClosed4EMay 9, 1995REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC WALL TILES AT BATHROOM 4 STY APT 4E. , SECTION '' ''
    Class BClosed4EMay 9, 1995ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF RIPPED FLOOR COVERING AT KITCHEN CREATING TRIP HAZZARD 4 STY APT 4E. , SECTION '' ''
    Class BClosed4EMay 9, 1995REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE 4 STY APT 4E KNIGHT. , SECTION '' ''
    Class BClosed4EMay 9, 1995REPAIR BROKEN, LOOSE CONNECTION · SEWERS AND DRAINAGE§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTELINE AT WASHBASIN BATHROOM 4 STY APT 4E. , SECTION '' ''
    Class BClosed4EMay 9, 1995ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CONCEALED WATER LEAK AT CEILING OF BATHROOM 4 STY APT 4E. , SECTION '' ''
    Class BClosed4EMay 9, 1995REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING OF BATHROOM 4 STY APT 4E. , SECTION '' ''
    Class BClosed4EMay 9, 1995REMOVE VERMIN · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION§ 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE & ROACHES THRU OUT 4 STY APT 4E. , SECTION '' ''
    Class BClosed6COct 18, 1994REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CABINET DOORS 6 STY NORTH APT 6C. , SECTION '' ''
    Class BClosed6COct 18, 1994REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES BATHROOM 6 STY NORTH APT 6C. , SECTION '' ''
    Class CClosed2DNov 1, 1993REPEALED: LEAD - BASED PAINT · RETIRED§ 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT AND OR PLASTER CEILING BATHROOM 2 STY EAST APT 2D AT NORTH JACKSON 462 1051 ER1 9300227 , SECTION '' ''
    Class CClosed2KMar 23, 1993REPEALED: LEAD - BASED PAINT · RETIRED§ 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT EAST WALL AND CEILING NORTHEAST ROOM 2 STY APT 2K ER1 0683108 LOCATED AT APT 2K
    Class CClosed—Mar 23, 1993REPEALED: LEAD - BASED PAINT · RETIRED§ 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT CEILING AND SOUTH WALL NORTHWEST ROOM 2 STY 2K GOODARO NO PHONE ER1 0683108
    Class IClosed——SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE AEP PROGRAM · ALTERNATIVE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM§27-2153 ADM CODE THE PREMISES HAS BEEN SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ALTERNATIVE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM WHICH MAY RESULT IN BUILDING-WIDE INSPECTIONS, FEES, AND EXTENSIVE REPAIR WORK TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS AND UNDERLYING CONDITIONS. CHARGES FOR REPAIR WORK DONE PURSUANT TO THIS ORDER, IF NOT PAID, WILL BECOME LIENS ON THE PROPERTY
    Class IClosed——FILE A VALID REGISTRATION · ANNUAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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.
    Class CClosed
    May 28, 1996Apt 3B
    REPEALED: LEAD - BASED PAINT · RETIRED
    § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT CEILING FOYER ENTRANCE BATHROOM 3 STY NORTHWEST APT 3B ER1 96013965. , SECTION '' ''
    Class CClosed
    May 28, 1996Apt 3B
    REPEALED: LEAD - BASED PAINT · RETIRED
    § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT CEILING NORTHWEST ROOM 3 STY NORTHWEST APT 3B ER1 96013965. , SECTION '' ''
    Class BClosed
    May 9, 1995Apt 4E
    REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE
    § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC WALL TILES AT BATHROOM 4 STY APT 4E. , SECTION '' ''
    Class BClosed
    May 9, 1995Apt 4E
    ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE
    § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF RIPPED FLOOR COVERING AT KITCHEN CREATING TRIP HAZZARD 4 STY APT 4E. , SECTION '' ''
    Class BClosed
    May 9, 1995Apt 4E
    REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES
    § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE 4 STY APT 4E KNIGHT. , SECTION '' ''
    Class BClosed
    May 9, 1995Apt 4E
    REPAIR BROKEN, LOOSE CONNECTION · SEWERS AND DRAINAGE
    § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTELINE AT WASHBASIN BATHROOM 4 STY APT 4E. , SECTION '' ''
    Class BClosed
    May 9, 1995Apt 4E
    ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE
    § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CONCEALED WATER LEAK AT CEILING OF BATHROOM 4 STY APT 4E. , SECTION '' ''
    Class BClosed
    May 9, 1995Apt 4E
    REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE
    § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING OF BATHROOM 4 STY APT 4E. , SECTION '' ''
    Class BClosed
    May 9, 1995Apt 4E
    REMOVE VERMIN · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION
    § 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE & ROACHES THRU OUT 4 STY APT 4E. , SECTION '' ''
    Class BClosed
    Oct 18, 1994Apt 6C
    REPAIR · MAINTENANCE
    § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CABINET DOORS 6 STY NORTH APT 6C. , SECTION '' ''
    Class BClosed
    Oct 18, 1994Apt 6C
    REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE
    § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES BATHROOM 6 STY NORTH APT 6C. , SECTION '' ''
    Class CClosed
    Nov 1, 1993Apt 2D
    REPEALED: LEAD - BASED PAINT · RETIRED
    § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT AND OR PLASTER CEILING BATHROOM 2 STY EAST APT 2D AT NORTH JACKSON 462 1051 ER1 9300227 , SECTION '' ''
    Class CClosed
    Mar 23, 1993Apt 2K
    REPEALED: LEAD - BASED PAINT · RETIRED
    § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT EAST WALL AND CEILING NORTHEAST ROOM 2 STY APT 2K ER1 0683108 LOCATED AT APT 2K
    Class CClosed
    Mar 23, 1993
    REPEALED: LEAD - BASED PAINT · RETIRED
    § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT CEILING AND SOUTH WALL NORTHWEST ROOM 2 STY 2K GOODARO NO PHONE ER1 0683108
    Class IClosed
    —
    SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE AEP PROGRAM · ALTERNATIVE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
    §27-2153 ADM CODE THE PREMISES HAS BEEN SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ALTERNATIVE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM WHICH MAY RESULT IN BUILDING-WIDE INSPECTIONS, FEES, AND EXTENSIVE REPAIR WORK TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS AND UNDERLYING CONDITIONS. CHARGES FOR REPAIR WORK DONE PURSUANT TO THIS ORDER, IF NOT PAID, WILL BECOME LIENS ON THE PROPERTY
    Class IClosed
    —
    FILE A VALID REGISTRATION · ANNUAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION
    §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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.
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