485 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 4-story, 28-unit tenement building at 485 East 21st Street in Flatbush, owned by Ronald Goldberg and built in 1922, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in May 2025, the building received multiple HPD complaints and violations regarding plumbing (steam pipe/riser), ceiling (paint/plaster), and floor conditions, with violations issued for the plumbing and ceiling issues. There has been an ongoing pest control challenge, with multiple unsanitary condition complaints related to pests recorded between 2024 and 2025, though inspections have shown mixed results in terms of violations.

The building has also experienced significant maintenance issues including heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building in January 2025, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. The property has an active history of violations requiring attention to building safety and habitability. In May 2024, several Class B and C violations were documented, including issues with self-closing doors, window repairs, and the presence of visible mold in Apartment 2F, which required subsequent remediation.

The building's emergency services have responded to various complaints, including a heat emergency in January 2025 and multiple unsanitary conditions involving garbage storage and pest control. There are also concerning historical safety issues, as demonstrated by a February 2022 violation regarding obstructed fire escape access due to window-mounted AC units and a padlocked gate, which resulted in a $3,125 penalty. While the building has recently shown some improvements, including passing rodent inspections in August 2024, the frequency of maintenance complaints and violations suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort.