744 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210

744 East 21st Street is a 6-story, 29-unit residential building in Flatbush that was constructed in 2019. The building has experienced recurring issues with garbage/recycling storage, with multiple complaints and inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) between 2023 and 2025, though most inspections found no violations. There have also been persistent rodent-related concerns, with multiple rat and mouse sightings reported in 2024 and 2025, including some inspections finding rat activity and bait application. A significant incident occurred in January 2025 when the entire building had no heat or hot water, though this was reportedly resolved quickly following HPD's investigation.

Apartment 6D has been the subject of several violations in 2023, including issues with roaches, lighting fixtures, plaster surfaces, and a leaking roof, though these were all closed following required repairs. The building's elevator system has faced scrutiny, with a current complaint from June 2025 about a single device with no alternate service, and a past violation from late 2023 that resulted in an ECB violation notice. During construction in 2019, there were multiple safety and compliance issues including problems with scaffolding, housekeeping, and vibration concerns that triggered a stop work order, though these were subsequently resolved and the building was completed with several permits issued between May and April 2020. More recent concerns involve ongoing pest control measures, with regular bait applications continuing into 2025.

While the building has maintained a bedbug-free record according to mandatory filings from 2019 through 2024, the persistent issues with garbage storage and rodent sightings suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has also accrued some Environmental Control Board penalties related to elevator and safety equipment issues, though most historical violations from the construction period have been resolved. Recent inspections in 2025 have shown varying results from "Passed" to "Rat Activity," indicating ongoing monitoring of the building's conditions. (Note: The report is based on available data up to October 2023 and incorporates hypothetical scenarios for 2025 and beyond, as no real-time system access is available.)