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.

Activity TrendsLast 5 years

A steady level of activity over time

Last 2 yrs: 290 violations · 527 complaints

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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.

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

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 yrs All 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 yrs All 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 categories PAINT/PLASTER PLUMBING HEATING UNSANITARY CONDITION HEAT/HOT WATERAll Open Closed

Type

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

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Non-emergency	Closed	5H	May 6, 2026	UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSThe following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to verify the correction of the condition or an HPD Inspector may attempt to conduct an inspection.
Emergency	Closed	3D	May 2, 2026	UNSANITARY CONDITION · MOLDHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergency	Closed	3D	May 2, 2026	UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	3D	May 2, 2026	PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWERHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	3D	May 2, 2026	HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYHPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water. Heat was not required at the time of the inspection because the outside temperature was above 55° F; by law, violations can only be issued if the outside temperature is below 55 degrees. No violations were issued. If the temperature inside of your apartment is below 68 degrees when it is below 55 degrees outside between 6 am and 10pm OR the temperature inside of your apartment is below 62 degrees between 10 pm and 6 am, please file a new complaint with 311, using 311ONLINE or 311MOBILE.
Emergency	Closed	3D	May 2, 2026	PLUMBING · BASIN/SINKHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergency	Closed	BLDG	Apr 22, 2026	PAINT/PLASTER · WALLHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Apr 22, 2026	OUTSIDE BUILDING · ROOFINGHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Apr 22, 2026	SAFETY · FIRE ESCAPEHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergency	Closed	BLDG	Apr 22, 2026	PAINT/PLASTER · CEILINGHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	4I	Apr 6, 2026	SAFETY · WINDOW GUARD BROKEN/MISSINGHPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are available at HPDONLINE. If the owner has not corrected the condition by the date provided, you may wish to bring a case in housing court seeking the correction of these conditions.To find out more about how to start a housing court case, visit HPD's webpage on Housing Court (https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-court.page).
Emergency	Closed	4I	Apr 6, 2026	UNSANITARY CONDITION · MOLDHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergency	Closed	2D	Apr 3, 2026	UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSHPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are available at HPDONLINE. If the owner has not corrected the condition by the date provided, you may wish to bring a case in housing court seeking the correction of these conditions.To find out more about how to start a housing court case, visit HPD's webpage on Housing Court (https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-court.page).
Emergency	Closed	2D	Mar 24, 2026	HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYHPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection or contacted you at the phone number associated with the complaint. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Non-emergency	Closed	2C	Mar 23, 2026	PLUMBING · STEAM PIPE/RISERHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	2E	Mar 16, 2026	PLUMBING · RADIATORHPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to inspect, contact HPD at the Tenant Information Messaging Service at 212-863-4951.
Emergency	Closed	2G	Mar 5, 2026	SAFETY · FIRE ESCAPEHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergency	Closed	2D	Mar 5, 2026	FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOORHPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are available at HPDONLINE. If the owner has not corrected the condition by the date provided, you may wish to bring a case in housing court seeking the correction of these conditions.To find out more about how to start a housing court case, visit HPD's webpage on Housing Court (https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-court.page).
Non-emergency	Closed	2D	Mar 5, 2026	FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOORHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergency	Closed	4H	Mar 5, 2026	UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSHPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to inspect, contact HPD at the Tenant Information Messaging Service at 212-863-4951.
Emergency	Closed	4H	Mar 5, 2026	SAFETY · SMOKE DETECTORHPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to inspect, contact HPD at the Tenant Information Messaging Service at 212-863-4951.
Emergency	Closed	2D	Mar 5, 2026	SAFETY · FIRE ESCAPEHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergency	Closed	2D	Mar 5, 2026	UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSHPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are available at HPDONLINE. If the owner has not corrected the condition by the date provided, you may wish to bring a case in housing court seeking the correction of these conditions.To find out more about how to start a housing court case, visit HPD's webpage on Housing Court (https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-court.page).
Emergency	Closed	2G	Mar 5, 2026	SAFETY · WINDOW GUARD BROKEN/MISSINGHPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are available at HPDONLINE. If the owner has not corrected the condition by the date provided, you may wish to bring a case in housing court seeking the correction of these conditions.To find out more about how to start a housing court case, visit HPD's webpage on Housing Court (https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-court.page).
Emergency	Closed	4H	Mar 5, 2026	DOOR/WINDOW · DOORHPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to inspect, contact HPD at the Tenant Information Messaging Service at 212-863-4951.
Non-emergency	Closed	4H	Mar 5, 2026	UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSHPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to inspect, contact HPD at the Tenant Information Messaging Service at 212-863-4951.
Non-emergency	Closed	2G	Mar 5, 2026	PAINT/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
Emergency	Closed	2G	Mar 5, 2026	PLUMBING · BASIN/SINKHPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are available at HPDONLINE. If the owner has not corrected the condition by the date provided, you may wish to bring a case in housing court seeking the correction of these conditions.To find out more about how to start a housing court case, visit HPD's webpage on Housing Court (https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-court.page).
Emergency	Closed	2D	Mar 5, 2026	DOOR/WINDOW · DOORHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergency	Closed	2G	Mar 5, 2026	UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSHPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are available at HPDONLINE. If the owner has not corrected the condition by the date provided, you may wish to bring a case in housing court seeking the correction of these conditions.To find out more about how to start a housing court case, visit HPD's webpage on Housing Court (https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-court.page).
Emergency	Closed	4D	Mar 5, 2026	DOOR/WINDOW · DOORHPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to inspect, contact HPD at the Tenant Information Messaging Service at 212-863-4951.
Non-emergency	Closed	6J	Mar 5, 2026	UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	2B	Mar 5, 2026	SAFETY · FIRE ESCAPEHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	2B	Mar 5, 2026	SAFETY · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	2C	Mar 5, 2026	PLUMBING · RADIATORHPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to inspect, contact HPD at the Tenant Information Messaging Service at 212-863-4951.
Non-emergency	Closed	2B	Mar 5, 2026	DOOR/WINDOW · WINDOW FRAMEHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergency	Closed	2B	Mar 5, 2026	UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSHPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are available at HPDONLINE. If the owner has not corrected the condition by the date provided, you may wish to bring a case in housing court seeking the correction of these conditions.To find out more about how to start a housing court case, visit HPD's webpage on Housing Court (https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-court.page).
Non-emergency	Closed	2B	Mar 5, 2026	UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSHPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are available at HPDONLINE. If the owner has not corrected the condition by the date provided, you may wish to bring a case in housing court seeking the correction of these conditions.To find out more about how to start a housing court case, visit HPD's webpage on Housing Court (https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-court.page).
Emergency	Closed	2B	Mar 5, 2026	PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWERHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	6J	Mar 5, 2026	SAFETY · FIRE ESCAPEHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergency	Closed	6C	Mar 5, 2026	UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Emergency	Closed	2B	Mar 5, 2026	SAFETY · SMOKE DETECTORHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergency	Closed	6C	Mar 5, 2026	UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Non-emergency	Closed	2D	Mar 5, 2026	UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSHPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are available at HPDONLINE. If the owner has not corrected the condition by the date provided, you may wish to bring a case in housing court seeking the correction of these conditions.To find out more about how to start a housing court case, visit HPD's webpage on Housing Court (https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-court.page).
Emergency	Closed	2E	Mar 5, 2026	DOOR/WINDOW · DOORAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Mar 5, 2026	SAFETY · WINDOW GUARD BROKEN/MISSINGHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	6C	Mar 5, 2026	SAFETY · FIRE ESCAPEAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Emergency	Closed	6C	Mar 5, 2026	HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYHPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection or contacted you at the phone number associated with the complaint. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Emergency	Closed	4H	Mar 5, 2026	SAFETY · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORHPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to inspect, contact HPD at the Tenant Information Messaging Service at 212-863-4951.
Emergency	Closed	3D	Mar 5, 2026	HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.