229 East 21st Street
Building overview
Data as of Oct 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1920
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations4 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 6-story building located in Gramercy, containing 24 residential units. Built in 1920.
The neighborhood: Gramercy
Manhattan · 681 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $5,000 1BR · $7,250 2BR
1 subway station nearby
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (30 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Structural8
- Safety6
- Water/Plumbing5
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ELEVATED FLOOR UNDER STAIRS OSTRUCTING EGRESS AT DOOR AT WEST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Sep 6, 2022Class C - Window/Door
OPERABLE DOOR KNOBS AT THE EXTERIOR OF NORTH AND SOUTH BULKHEAD DOORS AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY
Sep 6, 2022Class C - Structural
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS AT ALL STORIES AT PUBLIC HALL
Sep 6, 2022Class C - Water/Plumbing
REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WASH BASIN AT VANITY IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Nov 22, 2021Class C - General
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONCRETE TRAD (6TH UP FROM BOTTOM) AT BUILDING ENTRANCE
Feb 16, 2016Class B
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Oct 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $4,125 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $5,000 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $7,250 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $8,000 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
21ST OWNER LLC
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 30 open HPD violations on record, including 4 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (1 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 3887 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Gramercy is about $5,000/month for a one-bedroom.