738 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210

738 East 21st Street is a 4-story, 21-unit New Law Tenement building located in Flatbush, built in 1931 and currently owned by Aron Stuhl. The building has experienced persistent rodent issues over the past two years, with multiple rat sightings reported monthly between September 2023 and January 2025, though recent inspections in early 2025 resulted in either bait application or passing inspections.

Late 2023 and 2024 saw multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints affecting the entire building, along with various maintenance issues including window pane problems, unsanitary garbage storage conditions, and wall paint/plaster concerns, all of which were subsequently addressed according to HPD records. The building underwent significant remediation in late 2023, with violations addressed in Apartment 3C including the installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, repair of plastered surfaces, and correction of electrical and door hardware issues.

Building-wide safety concerns were noted in 2021 regarding fire escape access and door functionality, resulting in an ECB violation with a $1,250 penalty for obstructed fire escape pathways and unsupported window A/C units. More recent inspections have shown improved compliance with both rodent control measures and building safety requirements, with no reported bedbug infestations in recent years and all historical occurrences having been properly addressed. The most recent rodent inspection in February 2025 was passed, suggesting recent improvements in pest management.