Building SafetyHousing Conditions
280 EAST 21 STREET
Brooklyn · ZIP 11226 · BIN 3117147 · Flatbush · On record since Jul 23, 1990 · Built 1924
NeighborhoodⓘFlatbush
Among the most complained-about buildings in Flatbush
More complaints than 94% of residential buildings in Flatbush over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have decreased in recent years
↓ Down 86% in the last 2 years (6 vs 43 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
62 Priority A and B complaints over 36 years — 3.3 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1990
104
1 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
10
Total Priority Bⓘ
52
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
13%
9 complaints
Complaint log
104total
| Date | Complaint type | Priority | Status | Closed | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | 6S | C | ACTIVE | — | — |