312 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The six-story, 54-unit building at 312 East 21st Street in Flatbush, built in 1940 and currently owned by Yida Stern, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been persistent problems with doors and windows, as evidenced by multiple complaints and violations between May and June 2025, including door and window frame issues that resulted in HPD inspections and citations. The building has faced several plumbing-related concerns this year, including toilet and bathtub/shower problems, though inspection access could not be granted in some cases.

A significant heating and hot water outage was reported and resolved in January 2025. Apartment 4C has multiple violations from a November 2024 inspection, including issues with plaster surfaces, door functionality, a defective smoke detector, and an infestation problem that remained open as of the most recent data. The elevator system has been a frequent source of complaints, with multiple reports of single device issues between November 2023 and February 2024, though inspections did not always find violations. Environmental Control Board violations were noted in 2020 through 2024, particularly related to elevator safety features and maintenance requirements, with some recent violations remaining active.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of problems requiring attention, including recent complaints about pests (June 2025), plumbing issues, electrical problems, and general maintenance needs. While the building has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements showing zero infestations since 2018, there have been rodent activity reports from 2010-2017, and recent pest-related complaints in 2025 suggest ongoing issues. The elevator system has required multiple repairs and improvements as documented in ECB violations, though inspections have sometimes found no violations at the time of inspection. The pattern of complaints and violations indicates ongoing maintenance challenges, with particular attention needed to address recurring door, window, and plumbing issues, as well as compliance with housing maintenance codes.