2656 East 21 Street
This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.
This building has 13 recorded HPD violations, at or below the Sheepshead Bay average of 16.1.
The property at 2656 East 21st Street in Sheepshead Bay is a two-story, three-unit residential building constructed in 1965 and currently owned by Michael Robinson. The building has experienced significant maintenance issues over the past seven years, with a total of 22 housing complaints lodged, including six Class A violations, two Class B violations, and eleven Class C violations under the Housing Maintenance Code. The most concerning cluster of incidents occurred in late 2019, when multiple heat and hot water emergencies were reported between December 2-4, along with complaints about electric/gas range issues and a cooking gas emergency. Additional problems emerged in late 2019 regarding gas safety, with three Department of Buildings complaints filed in October-November 2019 regarding illegal gas hook-ups and piping, which resulted in Environmental Control Board violations related to improperly installed gas lines and valves on the second floor apartment, though these violations were subsequently resolved.
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What's in the 2656 East 21 Street report
Is 2656 East 21 Street rent-stabilized?
Rent stabilization caps how much your rent can rise and protects your right to renew. Here's how this building scores on the four signals that usually point to it.
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Is 2656 East 21 Street covered by Good Cause Eviction?
New York's Good Cause Eviction law (effective April 20, 2024) gives many market-rate tenants the right to renew their lease and challenge rent hikes above the annual local rent standard. It doesn't apply to every building.
- Small landlord. This landlord owns about 5 units across 2 buildings in our records — at or below the 10-unit small-landlord threshold.
Good Cause also excludes condos & co-ops, subsidized/regulated housing, and units renting above 245% of Fair Market Rent — signals we can't always confirm from public data. Not legal advice. Learn more at nyc.gov or call 311 for the Tenant Helpline.
How 2656 East 21 Street's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 1389 buildings in this neighborhood, 477 have a higher predicted risk. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.
in the next 12 months
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| Total units | 3 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 2 |
| Year built | 1965 |
| Gross area | 2,226 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
Violations & complaints per year — solid line is historical record, dashed line is AI projection.
2656 East 21 Street's landlord & ownership
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Filed Feb 18, 2025, expired Sep 1, 2025 .
The registration on file expired Sep 1, 2025. HPD requires owners of most rental buildings to re-register every year.
City records, not real time — sale and registration data are as fresh as the last extract loaded; the ACRIS deed record above is good through Jul 31, 2015.
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Brooklyn, NY 11205
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2656 East 21 Street's mortgage & ownership history
Deeds, mortgages, assignments and satisfactions recorded against this property with the NYC Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) — the public paper trail behind who owns it and who has lent against it.
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2656 East 21 Street event timeline
Violations, complaints, fines, and permits — the most recent records on file, in order.
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | A | Original | (A) § Hmc:File Annual Bedbug Report In Accordance With Hpd Rule As Described On The Back Of This Notice Of Violation Or As Described On HpdS Website, Www.Nyc.Gov\Hpd, Search Bed Bugs. | Nov Sent Out |
| 06/09/2025 | A | Original | (A) § Hmc:File Annual Bedbug Report In Accordance With Hpd Rule As Described On The Back Of This Notice Of Violation Or As Described On HpdS Website, Www.Nyc.Gov\Hpd, Search Bed Bugs. | Nov Sent Out |
| 04/09/2024 | A | Original | (A) § Hmc:File Annual Bedbug Report In Accordance With Hpd Rule As Described On The Back Of This Notice Of Violation Or As Described On HpdS Website, Www.Nyc.Gov\Hpd, Search Bed Bugs. | Nov Sent Out |
| 03/22/2023 | A | Original | (A) § Hmc:File Annual Bedbug Report In Accordance With Hpd Rule As Described On The Back Of This Notice Of Violation Or As Described On HpdS Website, Www.Nyc.Gov\Hpd, Search Bed Bugs. | Nov Sent Out |
| 02/24/2022 | A | Original | (A) § Hmc:File Annual Bedbug Report In Accordance With Hpd Rule As Described On The Back Of This Notice Of Violation Or As Described On HpdS Website, Www.Nyc.Gov\Hpd, Search Bed Bugs. | Nov Sent Out |
What this is
Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2019 | Appliance – Electric/Gas Range | Non Emergency | Close | 2FLR |
| 12/03/2019 | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | Emergency | Close | 2FLR |
| 12/02/2019 | Appliance – Electric/Gas Range | Non Emergency | Close | 2FLOOR |
| 12/02/2019 | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | Emergency | Close | 2FLOOR |
| 12/04/2019 | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | Emergency | Close | 2NDFL |
What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2019 | 3730989 | Closed | 45 | 11/25/2019 |
| 11/14/2019 | 3729964 | Closed | 65 | 11/22/2019 |
| 10/30/2019 | 3727956 | Closed | 65 | 11/01/2019 |
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2019 | 39013231N | Resolve | I Observed In 2Nd Floor Apartment Gas Piping And Newly Installed Gas Valve For Gas Dryer And No Permits On File And Therefore No Proper Testing Was Performed On Gas Line As Per Dob , Perform Test | $0 |
| 11/21/2019 | 39013256J | Resolve | As Per C Of O #214704 Property To Be 3 Family 2 Story With Basement As Heating And Recreation. At Time Of Inspection, At Basement Level, Observed 1 Bedroom With Bed, Dresser And Personal Belongings. Bedroom Was | $0 |
| 11/21/2019 | 39013232P | Resolve | I Observed In 2Nd Floor Apartment Area An Gas Line And Newly Installed Gas Shut Off Valve Installed For Gas Dryer And No Permits On File , Obtain Permit | $0 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
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Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
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NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
| Filing Date | Type | Work | Floor | Description | Status | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/23/2022 | Initial Permit | Plumbing | Cellar, Floor Number(s) 001 through 001 | File To Plumbing Work As Per Plan, Also This Job To Remove Laa Job# 340536432, No Change To In Use, Egress Or Occupancy. | Signed-Off | 08/23/2022 |
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