18 East 21 Street,Brooklyn, NY 11226
60 Units
•Built in 1927
•6 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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Renters Recommendations
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-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 18 East 21 Street
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Recent tenant reviews for 18 East 21 Street in Brooklyn reveal mixed feedback. While some value the spacious units and proximity to Prospect Park, concerns arise over poor cleanliness, pest control issues, and unresponsive management. Criticisms include rat infestations, lack of maintenance, and difficulties in contacting the owner or management. Advice includes improving communication, addressing building maintenance promptly, and enhancing security measures. Despite some positive aspects like good water pressure and friendly neighbors, prospective renters should carefully consider the building's drawbacks before making a decision.
Reviews (9)
2.38 stars
5 months ago
spacious apartment, very close to the park
Former Tenant
Pros:
nice spacious lobby, live-in super, steps from propsect park
Cons:
lots of rats in the trash room
2.75 stars
7 months ago
Stay away - management is terrible + the building is often not secure
Former Tenant
Pros:
Close to the park, apartment size is ok, and got great light.
Cons:
It is not well maintained, pest control is non existent, and the owner is very unresponsize.
Advice to owner:
Hire a new manager and super.
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Rents and Deposits
-- of renters received their security deposits back
It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 4 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 18 East 21 Street is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.71 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
11
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Nov 29, 2025: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 1o sq.ft. north wall in the bathroom located at apt d10, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
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Hazardous
24
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Nov 29, 2025: § 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak att ceiling in the bathroom located at apt d10, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
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Immediately hazardous
8
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Jul 05, 2025: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt e2, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''south''
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Missing information/filings
0
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Property Owners and Associates
Y
Yida Stern
2.6(9)
Head Officer•
1 Property•60 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 1
J
Jerweb Realty LLC
2.6(9)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•60 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 1
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