18 East 21 Street,Brooklyn, NY 11226
60 Units
•Built in 1927
•6 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
177 complaints
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Open Violations
A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from
NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development validates and confirms a complaint made to 311.
The violations listed below are open violations that have yet to be addressed or have not been confirmed
as resolved by the city.
This building has a total of 159 violations which is 2.65 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
42Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
80Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
37Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Apr 23, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sq ft at ceiling. in the bathroom located at apt d1, 4th story, 3rd apartment from north at eastNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Apr 23, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sq ft at ceiling. in the 1st room from north located at apt d1, 4th story, 3rd apartment from north at eastNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Apr 08, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a8, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Apr 01, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall in the private hallway located at apt a9, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''Nov sent out
Apr 01, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt a9, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''Nov sent out
Apr 01, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt a9, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''Nov sent out
Mar 23, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st entire apartment from east located at apt a8, 1st storyNov sent out
Mar 23, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt a8, 1st storyNov sent out
Mar 23, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt a8, 1st storyNov sent out
Mar 23, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... appx 2 sq ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt a8, 1st storyNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Mar 23, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st entire apartment from east located at apt a8, 1st storyNov sent out
Mar 23, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt a8, 1st storyNov sent out
Mar 23, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt a8, 1st storyNov sent out
Feb 21, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 6th story, section ''north''Nov certified on time
Feb 21, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 6th story, section ''south''Nov certified on time
Feb 15, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling and west, north walls approx 4 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt f2, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Feb 07, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a9, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''Civ14 mailed
Feb 07, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall, 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt a9, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''Civ14 mailed
Feb 07, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt a9, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''Civ14 mailed
Feb 07, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, north wall, east wall, ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt a9, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''Civ14 mailed
Feb 07, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from north at east wall, baseboard at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt a9, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''Civ14 mailed
Feb 07, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt a9, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''Civ14 mailed
Feb 07, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt a9, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''Civ14 mailed
Feb 07, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the in the kitchen located at apt a9, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''Civ14 mailed
Feb 07, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, ceiling, ceiling, ceiling in the private hallway located at apt a9, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''Civ14 mailed
Feb 07, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, north wall in the foyer located at apt a9, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''Civ14 mailed
Feb 07, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from south at west wall in the foyer located at apt a9, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''Civ14 mailed
Feb 07, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the in the foyer located at apt a9, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''Civ14 mailed
Feb 07, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at( approximately 1sqft) 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt a9, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''Nov certified on time
Feb 07, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( approximately 1sqft ) south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt a9, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''Nov certified on time
Jan 06, 2024§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet door at west wall. in the private hallway located at apt a8, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''Civ14 mailed
Jan 05, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 6th storyNov certified on time
Dec 06, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 6th storyNov certified on time
Aug 24, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt c2, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at eastFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Aug 24, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt c2, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at eastFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Dec 14, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at apt a9, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastCiv14 mailed
Dec 13, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north and west walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt a9, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastCiv14 mailed
Dec 13, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt a9, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastCiv14 mailed
Dec 13, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the bathroom located at apt a9, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastCiv14 mailed
Dec 12, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at apt a9, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastCiv14 mailed
Nov 20, 2021§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective decorative wood moulding around window at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt d1, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Aug 07, 2019§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt b3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
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Building Ratings
Water Pressure
Water Pressure: 5
Cleanliness
Cleanliness: 3
Pest Control
Pest Control: 2
Heat
Heat: 5
Noise Levels
Noise Levels: 4
Owner Responsiveness
Owner Responsiveness: 5
Neighbors
Neighbors: 5
Garbage Management
Garbage Management: 5
Renter Recommendations
60% of renters recommend this building
60% of renters approve of this owner
Rents and Deposits
95% of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.
Reviews
1.25 stars
The Absolute Worst
Former Tenant
Pros:
It is a spacious apartment (c) openigloo with e...
Cons:
The building management are almost (c) openiglo...
Advice to owner:
You are slum lords. Hire people who actually wa...
2.125 stars
Do not move here
Former Tenant
Pros:
Close to the park and (c) openigloo station. Ea...
Cons:
The amount of dust in (c) openigloo this apartm...
3.5 stars
Good for the price
Former Tenant
Pros:
Clean, good super and it’s (c) openigloo a shor...
Cons:
Block can get a little (c) openigloo wild on lo...
Advice to owner:
Fix the pipes and get a new front door, the loc...
3.125 stars
Warning
Former Tenant
Pros:
nice appliances. most neighbors are (c) openigl...
Cons:
bedbugs twice in 6 years. (c) openigloo cheap r...
Advice to owner:
do better. follow the laws. communicate with yo...
2.75 stars
Not a nightmare
Former Tenant
Pros:
There’s an elevator.
Cons:
Dirty, smelly, peeling paint, loud (c) openiglo...
3 stars
Good neighbors, bad building
Former Tenant
Pros:
Big Apts, nice neighbors, elevator
Cons:
Roaches, gross trash collection outside, (c) op...
Advice to owner:
Clean the hallways and trash area!!!