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131 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

30
DOB Complaints
684
311 Housing Calls
733
Housing Violations
0
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 131 East 21st Street

The 6-story, 75-unit tenement building at 131 East 21st Street in Flatbush, owned by Alex Cornejo, has a history of maintenance issues dating back to its 1927 construction. Most recently, in May 2025, the building experienced multiple concerning health and safety issues, including standing water (for which the owner was issued a summons), pest infestations (resulting in HPD violations), and multiple complaints about flooring conditions. The building has also faced recurring elevator problems, with multiple complaints about devices and alternate service issues between 2021 and 2025, though inspections typically found no violations.

Significant violations were recorded in late 2024 regarding self-closing doors in multiple apartments (A,B,C,L) that required repair or replacement, and there have been periodic issues with window guards throughout public areas. The property maintains an active rodent monitoring record, with rat activity noted in inspections as recently as January 2025, following a passed inspection in August 2024. The building has experienced several pest control challenges over the years, including documented bedbug infestations in 2020-2021 (affecting up to 3 units) and 2022-2023 (affecting 1 unit), though recent reports from 2023-2024 show zero affected units.

Water-related issues have been persistent, with multiple service requests for leaks and flooding recorded in 2025, and historical violations indicating challenges with water maintenance systems. The elevator system has been a consistent source of concern, with numerous service requests and violations related to safety features and operational reliability. Importantly, the building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements in recent years, showing improved management practices since 2022. While the building has faced multiple violations and service requests across various maintenance categories, many of these issues have been addressed through inspections and repairs, as evidenced by the "Closed" status on most service requests and violations.

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

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Flatbush.

Building Characteristics

Total units 75
Year built 1927
Total area 75043 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

30
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
733
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
684
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
29
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
5
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
4
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
3
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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131 East 21st Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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131 East 21st Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units 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 131 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
2025-06-192025-07-08Electric-LightingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-192025-07-08Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-192025-07-08Paint/plaster-CabinetNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-232025-05-10General-CabinetNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-232025-05-10Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 131 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
2024-11-15CCloseNone4C§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST2024-12-12T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-15CCloseNone2A§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT WEST2024-12-12T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-15CCloseNone5I§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 5I, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT EAST2024-12-12T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-15CCloseNone5C§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST2024-12-12T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-15CCloseNone6A§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 6A, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT WEST2024-12-14T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 131 East 21st Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-05 14:41Standing WaterPuddle in GroundClosedDOHMH
2025-05-01 12:58UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-05-01 12:58FLOORING/STAIRSFLOORClosedHPD
2025-05-01 12:58UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-05-01 12:58GENERALCABINETClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 131 East 21st Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-06-29CLOSEDElevator: Multiple Devices on Property2025-07-17No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-07-17)
39612502024-05-20CLOSEDGas Utility Referral2024-06-18No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-06-18)
39258522023-09-07CLOSEDElectrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress2023-09-23No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-09-23)
39062302023-05-22CLOSEDElevator: Multiple Devices on Property2023-06-09No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-06-09)
39030112023-04-30CLOSEDElevator: Multiple Devices on Property2023-06-02Please See Complaint Number (2023-06-02)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 131 East 21st Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-06-23V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 - MULTIPLE YEARS (2023)EER SUBMITTED2024-06-27
2023-04-22V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 IN 2022EER SUBMITTED2024-06-27
2021-08-23V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB 03/16/2022 BY MIDTOWN ELEVATOR CERT 238001 SALVATORE RIGNOLA2022-03-22
2021-04-29V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2020-10-23V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB 021422 BY MIDTOWN ELEV CO INC SALVATORE RIGNOLA CERT#2380012022-03-03
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 131 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 131 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
2024-12-030002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-04-160002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-11-060002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-12-180002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-151102020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 131 East 21st Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-08-01InitialRat Activity
2025-01-16InitialRat Activity
2024-08-30InitialPassed
2022-03-29ComplianceRat Activity
2022-03-02InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 131 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.

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Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 131 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 131 East 21st Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-11-1835564331XWEST STERLING 131 LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#39047735M ISSUED ON 9/17/2021 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBRESOLVE0.00.0
2021-09-1739047735MWEST STERLING 131 LLCAT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED FIRE ESCAPE ACCESS WINDOW IN APT # 4K PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTED WITH A A/C UNIT AND SCREWED PLYWOOD. OCCUPANT DENIED TO REMOVED THE A/C UNIT FROM THE WINDOW., REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONRESOLVE1250.0-30.0
2019-10-0239010585RWEST STERLING 131 LLCCEASE USE ITEMS: 1) INOPERATIVE ROPE GRIPPER 2) EXTREMELY WOEN ROPE GRIPPER PADS; WEIGHT TEST REQUIRED IF NEW GRIPPER IS INSTALLED. 3) MISALIGNED BRAKE MONITOR; LEFT CONTACT NOT BREAKING 4) DOOR LOCK MONITOR RERESOLVE312.00.0
2018-08-2538264795ZWEST STERLING 131 LLC05M7,100M7. 05M07-CEASE USE ITEM. MISSING DOOR ZONE RESTRICTOR. THIS IS A SAFETY DEVICE TO ENSURE ELEVATOR PASSENGERS SAFETY. PROVIDE RESTRICTOR AND CONTACT NYCDOB AT EIR AT BUILDINGS.NYC.GOV AND 212-393-2435RESOLVE1250.00.0
2018-02-2838261569RWEST STERLING 131 LLC5A10 CEASE USE ITEM. DOOR ZONE RESTRICTOR HAS BEEN TAMPERED WITH DISABLED AND RENDERED INOPERATIVE. THIS IS A SAFETY DEVICE TO ENSURE ELEVATOR PASSENGERS SAFETY. REPAIR RESTRICTOR AND CONTACT NYCDOB ATRESOLVE1000.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 131 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 131 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 131 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 131 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 131 East 21st Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 131 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.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 131 East 21st Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 131 East 21st Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 131 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
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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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