Brooklyn · Flatbush · Public building report

538 East 21 Street, Brooklyn

538 East 21 Street is a 6-story, 53-unit residential building in Flatbush. NYC public records show 85 DOB complaints, 24 DOB violations, 376 HPD violations and 7 bedbug filings associated with the building. The most recent DOB complaint was filed January 13, 2026.

This building ranks in the top 2% for DOB complaints, top 10% for DOB violations and top 7% for HPD violations.

This building does have a record of bedbugs, as recently as 2023.

Public records

• DOB complaints 85
• DOB violations 24
• HPD violations 376
• Bedbug reports 7
• 311 requests 0
• Residential units 0