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137 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

5
DOB Complaints
5
311 Housing Calls
25
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

95
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 95% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 137 21st Street

The three-story, five-unit building at 137 21st Street in Sunset Park, owned by Joe Redek, has experienced several maintenance and regulatory issues over recent years. Most concerning are two separate heat and hot water complaints in early 2025 and pest-related issues in October 2024, both of which could not be verified due to lack of building access during HPD inspections.

The building's history shows various infrastructure challenges, including a plumbing emergency in 2022 regarding water supply, and an electric power outage in 2019, though both were resolved relatively quickly. Between 2019 and 2025, there have been multiple complaints regarding possible illegal conversions and unauthorized hotel rooms, with some investigations showing inspector access issues, though an illegal conversion complaint from February 2025 was ultimately dismissed.

The building has ongoing construction-related concerns, with active violations documented in August 2023 regarding permit issues, and a significant violation from September 2019 concerning the front exterior wall and window silicone. Notably, the building appears to have maintained good pest control recently, with no bedbug infestations reported in official filings from 2022 through 2024, and the most recent filings show eradicated unit counts of zero during the specified periods.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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137 21st Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Sunset Park.

Building Characteristics

Total units 5
Year built 1900
Total area 4560 sq ft
Floors 3
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.
25
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.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
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.

Included Addresses

  • 137 Rear 21st St, New York, NY 11232
  • 137 21st St, New York, NY 11232
  • 137 Rear 21st St, New York, NY 11232
  • 137 21st St, New York, NY 11232

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137 21st Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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137 21st Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less 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 137 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
2025-01-072025-01-11Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-10-122024-10-29Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-10-122024-10-29Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-10-122024-10-29Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2022-05-272022-05-31Plumbing-Water SupplyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 137 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
2022-02-22ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2021-04-06ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2002-07-26BCloseNone2-F§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2-F, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT WEST2022-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
2002-07-26BCloseNone2-F§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF A CONCEALED WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 2-F, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT WEST2022-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
2002-07-26BCloseNone2-F§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOODEN FLOOR SURFACE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 2-F, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT WEST2022-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 137 21st Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-07 22:12HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-10-12 13:25UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2024-10-12 13:25UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2024-10-12 13:18UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2022-05-27 13:55PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 137 21st Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-02-28CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2025-05-03No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-05-03)
39235982023-08-22CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2025-03-12Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2025-03-12)
37763292020-11-11CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2021-04-19Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2021-04-19)
37206382019-09-09CLOSEDIllegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up2019-09-09Oath Violation Served (2019-09-09)
37172122019-08-17CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2019-09-09Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2019-09-09)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 137 21st Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-08-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVELETTER DATED 11/01/2021 THE DOB NOTIFIED YOU OF ITS INTENT TO REVOKE THE APPROVED PERMIT ISSUED FOR WORK ON THE ADDRESS LISTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 28-104.10 & 28105.10 OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. THE DOB HAS NET RECEIVED SUFFICIENT INFORMATION TO ALLOW APPROVAL FOR THE PERMIT.
2023-08-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVELETTER DATED 11/01/2021 THE DOB NOTIFIED YOU OF ITS INTENT TO REVOKE THE APPROVED PERMIT ISSUED FOR WORK ON THE ADDRESS LISTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 28-104.10 & 28105.10 OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. THE DOB HAS NET RECEIVED SUFFICIENT INFORMATION TO ALLOW APPROVAL FOR THE PERMIT.
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 137 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 137 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
2024-12-260002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-050002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-290002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-06-020002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 137 21st Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 137 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 137 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 137 21st Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2019-09-0935443962LSPINKA PATNERS LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDGS WALL OR APPURTENANCES. NOTED: AT FRONT EXTERIOR WALL-EXP#1 MISSING BRICKS AT 4 AREAS IN VARIOUS PART OF FRONT WALL& MISSING SILICONE NEXT WINDOW AT 2ND FL EXPOSING STRUCTURE OF FACADE.RESOLVE6250.06250.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 137 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 137 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 137 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 137 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
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 137 21st Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 137 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.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 137 21st Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 137 21st Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 137 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.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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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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