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38 East 21st Street, Manhattan, NY 10010

5
DOB Complaints
5
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 38 East 21st Street

38 East 21st Street is a 9-story, 8-unit residential building in the Flatiron District, constructed in 1904 and currently owned by Michael Saperstein. The building has experienced persistent elevator and heating issues over recent years, with multiple complaints filed between 2021-2022 regarding elevator maintenance and heat/hot water problems, though inspections often found no violations or the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to gain access for proper investigation.

More recently, as of 2024, there are multiple active Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations related to the building's exterior maintenance, including issues with cracked walls, spalling bricks, and failure to submit required facade inspection reports, with penalties totaling $5,185. The building's history also reveals recurring elevator problems, evidenced by multiple complaints about the "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service" issue between 2018-2024, though most inspections resulted in no violations being warranted.

The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with zero reported cases in the past seven years (2018-2025), and has consistently passed rodent inspections from 2010-2014. Some concerning violations from 2018-2019 included issues with fire alarm systems and means of egress for transient use, though these were later resolved. The building's documentation shows a pattern of delayed maintenance and compliance with facade and elevator system requirements, with several active violations related to exterior wall maintenance and inspection report filings as of 2024, suggesting ongoing building system maintenance challenges.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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38 East 21st Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 20% of buildings in Flatiron District.

Building Characteristics

Total units 8
Year built 1904
Total area 17850 sq ft
Floors 9
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

5
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
5
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
12
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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38 East 21st Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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38 East 21st Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 38 East 21st Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2021-12-072022-04-05Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2022-01-202022-04-05Elevator-MaintenanceNon EmergencyCLOSE
2022-03-212022-03-23Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2022-01-202022-02-11Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2022-01-202022-02-11Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 38 East 21st Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 38 East 21st Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2022-03-21 12:12HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2022-01-20 12:50ELEVATORMAINTENANCEClosedHPD
2022-01-20 12:47HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2022-01-20 12:47DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2021-12-07 16:46DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 38 East 21st Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16641982024-04-02CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-04-23No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-04-24)
16198692022-10-10CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2022-11-04No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-11-04)
15955842022-03-21CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2022-04-05Oath Violation Served (2022-04-06)
15885162021-12-07CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2022-01-30No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-01-31)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 38 East 21st Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2022-02-22V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2022
2021-09-07V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2019-07-05V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 38 East 21st Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 38 East 21st Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-01-100002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-310002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-210002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-100002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-02-100002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 38 East 21st Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2014-03-06InitialPassed
2012-12-06InitialPassed
2011-06-27InitialPassed
2010-06-17InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 38 East 21st Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 38 East 21st Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 38 East 21st Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-01-1235675323H38 EAST 21 GROUP LP CAB MFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR WALL & APPURTENANCES.AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT WEST ELEVATION ON EXP #4 MISSING MORTAR JOINTS & CRACKED MISSING & PEELED STUCCO & COATING PROTECTION AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS.REACTIVE1250.00.0
2023-11-2735675339M38 EAST 21 GROUP L.P., LAFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING FACADE AND APPURTENANCES. NOTE: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, I OBSERVED SPALLING/CRACKING/CHIPPING OF BRICKS AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS ON FACADE EXPOSURE 1. MOREOVER, SPALLING, CHIPPACTIVE620.0-620.0
2022-12-0937024670X38 EAST 21 GROUP LP IAB MFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED CYCLE 8A AND 9A REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL AND APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL#902334.AGG1 PRIOR NOV#37021137YACTIVE3125.00.0
2022-04-0539059540K38 EAST 21 GROUP L P IABFOUND DLM IS NOT WORKING I.E. DEFECTIVE. REPAIR AND ADJUST. OUTSIDE COMMUNICATION (PHONE) INSIDE ELEVATOR CAR IS NOT WORKING. REPAIR. LABEL OF FUSES IN THE ELEVATOR CONTROLLER IN THE ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM ARE NRESOLVE1250.00.0
2021-04-0137021137Y38 EAST 21 GROUP L.P. LABFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED CYCLE 8A REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL & APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL#802334. AGG1 PRIOR NOV 37011308K UNDER 28ACTIVE3125.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 38 East 21st Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 38 East 21st Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 38 East 21st Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 38 East 21st Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 38 East 21st Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 38 East 21st Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 38 East 21st Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 38 East 21st Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 38 East 21st Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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