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280 EAST 21 STREET

Brooklyn · ZIP 11226 · BIN 3117147 · Flatbush · On record since Jul 23, 1990 · Built 1924

NeighborhoodⓘFlatbush
Among the most complained-about buildings in Flatbush
More complaints than 94% of residential buildings in Flatbush over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
94th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have decreased in recent years
↓ Down 84% in the last 2 years (7 vs 43 prior 2 yrs)
50250'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
62 Priority A and B complaints over 36 years — 3.3 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
3.3/yr85th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1990
105
2 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
10
Total Priority Bⓘ
52
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
13%
9 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Jul 23, 1990. Latest: Jun 4, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
105total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jun 4, 2026

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CACTIVE—
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Feb 5, 2026

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CACTIVE——
Jan 10, 2026

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDFeb 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 18, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJan 12, 2026

Ecb violation served

Nov 24, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJan 12, 2026

Please see complaint number

Mar 5, 2025

Gas Utility Referral

1L

BCLOSEDDec 1, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 4, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMar 20, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 23, 2024

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMar 24, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 30, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDFeb 28, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 17, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDDec 28, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 3, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDDec 28, 2023

Please see complaint number

Nov 6, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDDec 28, 2023

Please see complaint number

Nov 5, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDDec 28, 2023

Please see complaint number

Aug 17, 2023

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDAug 17, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 12, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDAug 15, 2023

Ecb violation served

Jun 24, 2023

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 26, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 11, 2023

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDApr 13, 2023

Ecb violation served

Mar 19, 2023

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMar 22, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 15, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMay 2, 2023

Ecb violation served

Feb 14, 2023

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDFeb 17, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 14, 2023

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDFeb 15, 2023

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

Feb 3, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDFeb 15, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 2, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDFeb 14, 2023

Please see complaint number

Feb 1, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDFeb 14, 2023

Please see complaint number

Jan 25, 2023

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJan 25, 2023

Ecb violation served

Jan 6, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDFeb 1, 2023

Ecb violation served

Nov 26, 2022

Zoning: Non-Conforming

55

DCLOSEDDec 1, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 3, 2022

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDDec 9, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 1, 2022

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDNov 1, 2022

Ecb violation served

Oct 20, 2022

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDOct 21, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 15, 2022

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDOct 16, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 12, 2022

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDOct 13, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 1, 2022

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDOct 2, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 29, 2022

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 29, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 29, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDSep 30, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 27, 2022

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDSep 29, 2022

Please see complaint number

Sep 27, 2022

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 29, 2022

Please see complaint number

Sep 26, 2022

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 29, 2022

Please see complaint number

Sep 20, 2022

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDSep 22, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 20, 2022

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDNov 16, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 18, 2022

Material Storage – Unsafe

18

ACLOSEDSep 19, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 16, 2022

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 29, 2022

Please see complaint number

Aug 31, 2022

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDSep 7, 2022

Ecb violation served

Aug 31, 2022

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDDec 16, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 29, 2022

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 29, 2022

Please see complaint number

Aug 28, 2022

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 29, 2022

Please see complaint number

Aug 27, 2022

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 29, 2022

Please see complaint number

Aug 15, 2022

Zoning: Non-Conforming

55

DCLOSEDSep 4, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 24, 2022

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDAug 29, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 4, 2022

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMar 8, 2022

Ecb violation served

CACTIVE
Jun 4, 2026
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
CACTIVE
Feb 5, 2026
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
BCLOSED
Jan 10, 2026
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Feb 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 18, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Jan 12, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 24, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Jan 12, 2026

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Mar 5, 2025
Gas Utility Referral
1L
Closed Dec 1, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Oct 4, 2024
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Mar 20, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 23, 2024
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Mar 24, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Dec 30, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Feb 28, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 17, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Dec 28, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 3, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Dec 28, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Nov 6, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Dec 28, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Nov 5, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Dec 28, 2023

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Aug 17, 2023
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Aug 17, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 12, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Aug 15, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jun 24, 2023
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 26, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 11, 2023
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Apr 13, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Mar 19, 2023
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Mar 22, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 15, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed May 2, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Feb 14, 2023
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Feb 17, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 14, 2023
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Feb 15, 2023

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

CCLOSED
Feb 3, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Feb 15, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Feb 2, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Feb 14, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Feb 1, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Feb 14, 2023

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Jan 25, 2023
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jan 25, 2023

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Jan 6, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Feb 1, 2023

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED
Nov 26, 2022
Zoning: Non-Conforming
55
Closed Dec 1, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Nov 3, 2022
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Dec 9, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Nov 1, 2022
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Nov 1, 2022

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Oct 20, 2022
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Oct 21, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 15, 2022
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Oct 16, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Oct 12, 2022
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Oct 13, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Oct 1, 2022
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Oct 2, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Sep 29, 2022
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Sep 29, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 29, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Sep 30, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Sep 27, 2022
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Sep 29, 2022

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Sep 27, 2022
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Sep 29, 2022

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Sep 26, 2022
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Sep 29, 2022

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Sep 20, 2022
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Sep 22, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Sep 20, 2022
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Nov 16, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Sep 18, 2022
Material Storage – Unsafe
18
Closed Sep 19, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Sep 16, 2022
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Sep 29, 2022

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Aug 31, 2022
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Sep 7, 2022

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Aug 31, 2022
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Dec 16, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Aug 29, 2022
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Sep 29, 2022

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Aug 28, 2022
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Sep 29, 2022

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Aug 27, 2022
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Sep 29, 2022

Please see complaint number

DCLOSED
Aug 15, 2022
Zoning: Non-Conforming
55
Closed Sep 4, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 24, 2022
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Aug 29, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 4, 2022
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Mar 8, 2022

Ecb violation served

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