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280 EAST 21 STREET

Brooklyn · ZIP 11226 · BIN 3117147 · Flatbush · Last violation May 26, 2026 · Last complaint May 6, 2026

NeighborhoodFlatbush
More violations than 97.1% of nearby buildings
More violations than 97% of buildings and more complaints than 99% 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: 290 violations · 527 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
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Severityⓘopen violations
76 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 hazardous76Class Bhazardous15
Housing Preservation & Development Violations
Total violations since 1992
1,405
40 per year avg.↓ Down 59% in the last 2 years (290 vs 709 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
94
Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ76
Class B (hazardous)ⓘ15
Rent-impairingⓘ0
Housing Preservation & Development Complaints
Total complaints since 2003
2,953
123 per year avg.↓ Down 28% in the last 2 years (527 vs 736 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint Resolution
No access21%Violation issued22%No violation34%Phone resolved22%Other1%(2,953)
Urgency breakdown
Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Maintenanceⓘ426 violations
Extermination & Rodent Eradicationⓘ127 violations
Paintingⓘ97 violations
Water Supplyⓘ95 violations
Egressⓘ94 violations
Lead-Based Paintⓘ68 violations
Cleaningⓘ64 violations
Carbon Monoxide Detecting Devicesⓘ39 violations
Top complaint groupsⓘ
5 yrsAll time
Bldg maintenanceⓘ266 complaints
Water & plumbingⓘ257 complaints
Mold & pestsⓘ254 complaints
Heat / hot waterⓘ217 complaints
Safety & fireⓘ122 complaints
Electricalⓘ76 complaints
Appliancesⓘ25 complaints
Elevatorⓘ2 complaints
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Complaint log

2,953 complaints

All categoriesPAINT/PLASTERPLUMBINGHEATINGUNSANITARY CONDITIONHEAT/HOT WATERAllOpenClosed
Type

Building safety complaints, construction, permits, and structural issues filed with the NYC Dept. of Buildings, are scored separately.

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Open violation ages
▪ < 30 days1% (1)
▪ 30–90 days16% (15)
▪ 3–12 months24% (23)
▪ 1–3 years41% (39)
▪ 3+ years17% (16)
Prior 4 yr.
Immed. Emergency1%5%
Emergency53%47%
Non-Emergency45%49%
(141)
(1,293)
Status
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EmergencyClosed6IApr 12, 2016HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed2DFeb 15, 2016HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed2DJan 5, 2016HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed2DJan 5, 2016UNSANITARY CONDITION · MOLDThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed2DJan 5, 2016DOOR/WINDOW · WINDOW FRAMEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed2DJan 5, 2016HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed2DDec 29, 2015PLUMBING · RADIATORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed2DDec 29, 2015UNSANITARY CONDITION · MOLDThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
Non-emergencyClosed2DDec 29, 2015FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed2DDec 29, 2015DOOR/WINDOW · DOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed2DDec 29, 2015PLUMBING · BASIN/SINKThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed2DDec 29, 2015PLUMBING · BASIN/SINKThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed2DDec 19, 2015HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed6IDec 18, 2015HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed6IDec 2, 2015HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed6INov 19, 2015HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed4CNov 1, 2015HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosedBLDGOct 29, 2015HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed6EOct 27, 2015HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed5EOct 26, 2015HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed3HSep 14, 2015DOOR/WINDOW · WINDOW FRAMEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
Non-emergencyClosed3HSep 14, 2015PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWERThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
Non-emergencyClosed3HSep 14, 2015PAINT/PLASTER · WALLThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed3HAug 19, 2015DOOR/WINDOW · WINDOW PANEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed3HAug 19, 2015PAINT/PLASTER · CEILINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed3HAug 19, 2015PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWERThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed4JJul 26, 2015ELECTRIC · NO LIGHTINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed4JJul 26, 2015UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed4JJul 25, 2015GENERAL · VENTILATION SYSTEMThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed4JJul 25, 2015ELECTRIC · WIRINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed4JJul 25, 2015ELECTRIC · WIRINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed4JJul 25, 2015FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed4JJul 25, 2015OUTSIDE BUILDING · PAVEMENTThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed4JJul 25, 2015PAINT/PLASTER · WALLThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed4JJul 25, 2015DOOR/WINDOW · WINDOW FRAMEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed4JJul 25, 2015ELEVATOR · MAINTENANCEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed4JJul 25, 2015UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were previously issued for these conditions. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Non-emergencyClosed4JJul 25, 2015UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were previously issued for these conditions. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
EmergencyClosed4JJul 25, 2015ELECTRIC · NO LIGHTINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed4JJul 25, 2015HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed4JJul 25, 2015SAFETY · FIRE ESCAPEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed4JJul 25, 2015ELECTRIC · WIRINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed4JJul 25, 2015ELECTRIC · WIRINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed4JJul 25, 2015GENERAL · VENTILATION SYSTEMThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed4JJul 25, 2015WATER LEAK · SLOW LEAKThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed4JJul 25, 2015APPLIANCE · REFRIGERATORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed4JJul 25, 2015PAINT/PLASTER · RADIATORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed4JJul 25, 2015ELECTRIC · NO LIGHTINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed4JJul 24, 2015ELECTRIC · NO LIGHTINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed4JJul 23, 2015ELECTRIC · OUTLET/SWITCHThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
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