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55 East 21 Street
Flatbush

55 East 21 Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11226

60 Units

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Built in 1935

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6 Floors

2(2)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
Building Overview
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    Renters Recommendations

    -- of renters recommend this building

    -- of renters approve of this owner

    Reviews (2)

    4 months ago
    Worst renter experience I've ever had
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Nothing to add
    Cons:
    Ongoing leaks, floods, and massive water damage since I moved in months ago (still happening). Intermittent water lines and fluctuating water temperature took months to address. Quality of repairs is extremely poor, and leaves your apartment looking worse. Broker lied about many things that would be repaired prior to moving in.
    Over 1 year ago
    Poorly managed building
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Neighbors are nice and very community-oriented
    Superintendent does the best he can
    Cons:
    Poor management
    heat and hot water malfunction every few days it seems
    dirty and hazardous outside (and inside) conditions
    pests, mice, and rats
    horrible and unprofessional contractors and repairmen
    Advice to owner:
    Choose a better management who will actually listen and fix the problems with the building

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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 7 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 55 East 21 Street is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    3.83 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    34
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 13, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 4th apartment from south at west , section ''north''
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    Hazardous
    66
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 13, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective gaskets at refrigerator doors in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 4th apartment from south at west , section ''north''
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    Immediately hazardous
    128
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 03, 2025: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling and north, west walls 15 sq,ft in the 1st room from east located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 16939354 issued 26-apr-24 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code 27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
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    Missing information/filings
    2
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    Jan 31, 2025: §27-2153 adm code the premises has been selected to participate in the alternative enforcement program which may result in building-wide inspections, fees, and extensive repair work to correct violations and underlying conditions. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become liens on the property
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    Property Owners and Associates
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    Alert:
    One of owners and associates from this building was on the Worst Landlord Watchlist
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    John Bombson
    2(2)
    Worst Landlord•
    Head Officer•
    1 Property•60 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
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    55 East 21ST CO LLC
    2(2)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•60 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0

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