2020 Newkirk Avenue
Building overview
Data as of Jul 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 1931
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood1 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations7 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 4-story building located in Flatbush, containing 23 residential units. Built in 1931.
The neighborhood: Ditmas Park
Brooklyn · 2,206 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $2,650 1BR
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 (36 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety13
- Structural5
- Water/Plumbing5
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT VESTIBULE DOOR
Mar 12, 2025Class C - Safety
FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. PROPERLY SECURE 1ST TREAD FROM BOTTOM AT 1ST STACK FROM EAST AT NORTH FACADE AT FIRE ESCAPE, 3rd STORY
Mar 12, 2025Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Apr 25, 2024Class C - Safety
ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING PADLOCK INSTALLED AT METAL GATE AT WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT B3, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Apr 18, 2019Class C - Safety
FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING GUSSET PLATE AT 3RD STORY BALCONY, 1ST STACK FROM NORTH AT BUILDING FRONT EAST YARD AT FIRE ESCAPE
Apr 18, 2019Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $2,800 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $2,650 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,500 | — |
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
650 EAST 21 HOLDING 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 36 open HPD violations on record, including 7 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 1 noise complaint with 311 in the past year, below the neighborhood median of 2 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 93 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 Ditmas Park is about $2,650/month for a one-bedroom.