You need to enable JavaScript to use this site.55 East 21st Street, Brooklyn Report | Augrented NYC Apartment Ratings & Reviews
Building and Landlord Data Analysis Report

55 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

58
DOB Complaints
724
311 Housing Calls
1406
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

8
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 8% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 55 East 21st Street

55 East 21st Street is a 6-story, 60-unit residential building constructed in 1935, currently owned by John Bombson. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, with particular concern regarding persistent rodent problems, as evidenced by multiple DOHMH rodent complaints and inspections from 2025, including both rat and mouse sightings. The building has faced recurring infrastructure challenges, including multiple heating and hot water system failures (with one documented emergency in February 2025 affecting the entire building), plumbing issues, and multiple elevator-related problems leading to "No Alternate Service" complaints throughout 2024-2025.

The building has several open violations from a December 2024 inspection of Apartment 6B, including issues with mold, peeling paint, roof leaks, and pest infestations (roaches and mice). There are also multiple outstanding elevator-related violations from 2023-2024 regarding safety and maintenance issues. The property management has faced challenges maintaining basic services, as shown by multiple 311 complaints related to heat, hot water, and various appliances.

Additionally, there are several active technical violations regarding sidewalk shed permits and elevator maintenance that require attention. While the building has had no documented bedbug infestations in recent years, the continuing issues with pests, infrastructure, and emergency maintenance suggest significant ongoing management challenges. Recent rodent inspections as of 2025 have shown the need for continuous bait application, indicating persistent pest control issues.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
This report is created with AI and based on the most recent 10 data items in each category. Full reports with 50+ data points are available to subscribers.

55 East 21st Street Report Contents

Download Full Report for 55 East 21st Street

Sign up to download the full building report in PDF or Excel format

Sign Up for Free

55 East 21st Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building's risk level is typical for buildings in Flatbush.

Building Characteristics

Total units 60
Year built 1935
Total area 60114 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
Preview of building report data and features

Unlock Complete Building History

Get access to comprehensive violation records, court cases, landlord portfolios, and detailed maintenance history for this building and thousands of others.

Full violation history
Landlord portfolios
Court case records
PDF/Excel reports
Sign Up for Free Access
No credit card required • Instant access

Key Building Statistics

58
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
1406
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
724
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
94
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
41
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
19
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 43 East 21st St, New York, NY 11226
  • 45 East 21st St, New York, NY 11226
  • 47 East 21st St, New York, NY 11226
  • 49 East 21st St, New York, NY 11226
  • 51 East 21st St, New York, NY 11226
  • 53 East 21st St, New York, NY 11226

Map and Aerial View of 55 East 21st Street

Street Map View

Loading street map...

Click and drag to explore the area
Satellite View

Loading satellite view...

Aerial view of the surrounding area

Reviews of 55 East 21st Street

See what current and past tenants have to say

No reviews yet

Be the first to share your experience living at this property. Your review helps future tenants make informed decisions.

Rate your experience Share honest feedback Help other tenants

Share Your Experience

Help future tenants by leaving an honest review of this property

Login Required

You must be logged in to leave a review. Join our community and share your experience!

Login to Continue
Don't have an account? Sign up here

55 East 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

NYC housing court and civil court records. Name matching only; verify parties are actually the owners by reviewing the case files!

Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
First five items shown. Sign up to see more.

55 East 21st Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
Tax abatement found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not registered Found

Full Building Data for 55 East 21st Street

Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 55 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
2025-06-082025-06-12Plumbing-Bathtub/showerEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-112025-04-24Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-192025-02-21Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-052025-02-18Appliance-Electric/gas RangeNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-052025-02-18Appliance-Electric/gas RangeNon EmergencyCLOSE
First five items shown. Sign up to see more.

Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 55 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
2024-12-04BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF TOOL BOX AND PAINT 1ST FROM EAST BUILDING FRONT BALCONY. , 3rd STORYNone
2024-12-02AOpenNoneAPT6B§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQ.FT AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT APT6B, 6th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-12-02BOpenNoneAPT6B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT APT6B, 6th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-12-02COpenNoneAPT6BHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT APT6B, 6th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-12-02BOpenNoneAPT6B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT APT6B, 6th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
First five items shown. Sign up to see more.

311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 55 East 21st Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-08 05:09PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
2025-06-01 18:59RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2025-05-24 22:17RodentMouse SightingClosedDOHMH
2025-04-11 15:20DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2025-03-28 22:34RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
First five items shown. Sign up to see more.

DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 55 East 21st Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-04-22ACTIVEElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
2025-04-08ACTIVEElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
39844082024-11-15CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2025-01-08Oath Violation Served (2025-01-09)
39764592024-09-11CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2025-02-14No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-02-18)
39599602024-05-10CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-07-29Please See Complaint Number (2024-07-29)
First five items shown. Sign up to see more.

DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 55 East 21st Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-04-25V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2024-01-09
2023-04-22V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 - MULTIPLE YEARS (2022)
2022-09-29V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEPROVIDE APPROXIMATE;Y 175' LINEAR FEET OF SIDEWALK SHED TO PROTECT ENTIRE SIDEWALK AND ENTIRE FRONT ENTRANCE WALKWAY
2022-08-21V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 - MULTIPLE YEARS (2021)
2022-03-16V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 907650952023-06-13
First five items shown. Sign up to see more.

Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 55 East 21st Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
First five items shown. Sign up to see more.

Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 55 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
2024-12-180002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-07-310002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-05-090002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-160002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-02-260002019-11-012020-10-31
First five items shown. Sign up to see more.

Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 55 East 21st Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-08-02BAITBait applied
2025-07-08BAITBait applied
2025-05-02BAITBait applied
2025-04-14ComplianceRat Activity
2025-04-09BAITBait applied
First five items shown. Sign up to see more.

HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 55 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
Sign in to view this data.

OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 55 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
Sign in to view this data.

ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 55 East 21st Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-03-2539109712K55 EAST 21ST STREETCOMISALIGNED CAB MIRROR. REPLACE OR ADJUST DOOR CHECKS WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR MACHINE ROOM STEPS. ADJSUT MACHIEN ROOM DOOR. MISSING MAINTENANCE LOG. EXPIRED FIRE EXTINGUISHER. PROVIDE KEYS FOR BASEMENT ACCESS.RESOLVE0.00.0
2024-02-0139525279L55 EAST 21ST STREETCOAT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION OF A 6 STORY BUILDING, I OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED IN PLACE AT EXPOSURE #1 UPON REVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT RECORDS IT REVEALS THAT THERE WERE NO VALID PERMIT FOR THE SIDEWALK SHED IN THEACTIVE625.0625.0
2024-01-1039103177K55 EAST 21ST STREETCOMISALIGNED CAB MIRROR. CLEAN PIT. MISSING IN CASE OF FIRE SIGN IN BASEMENT. WATER LEAKING INTO MACHINE ROOM. REPAIR MACHINE ROOM DOOR. EXPIRED CAT ONE TAG. EXPIRED BRAKE MAINTENANCE TAG. MISSING CAT 5 TAG. SEALACTIVE625.0625.0
2023-09-0839521479H55 EAST 21ST STREETCOOBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED INSTALLED AT EXP#1. UPON REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT RECORDS, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT NO PERMITS HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR INSTALLATION AND USE OF SIDEWALK SHED.FOR SIDEWALK SHED.ACTIVE1250.01250.0
2023-07-2139519604P55 EAST 21ST STREETCOOBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED AT EXP#1 OF THE BUILDING. UPON REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT RECORDS, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT NO PERMITS HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR INSTALLATION AND USE OF SIDEWALK SHED.FOR SIDEWALK SHEDRESOLVE0.00.0
First five items shown. Sign up to see more.

Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 55 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
Sign in to view this data.

Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 55 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
Sign in to view this data.

Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 55 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)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
Sign in to view this data.

Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 55 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
Sign in to view this data.

Sign in to view this data.
Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 55 East 21st Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 55 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
Sign in to view this data.

Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

DateTypeResult
Sign in to view this data.

Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
Sign in to view this data.

Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 55 East 21st Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 55 East 21st Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 55 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.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
Sign in to view this data.

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

How 55 East 21st Street Compares

Loading comparison data...

Compare with buildings in Flatbush:

0

Comparable Buildings

0

Better Rated

0

Worse Rated

Preview of building report data and features

Unlock Complete Building History

Get access to comprehensive violation records, court cases, landlord portfolios, and detailed maintenance history for this building and thousands of others.

Full violation history
Landlord portfolios
Court case records
PDF/Excel reports
Sign Up for Free Access
No credit card required • Instant access

Nearby Buildings

Search More Buildings in Flatbush