What is the rent for a studio at 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 ranges from $2,099 to $2,100 per month, with a median of $2,099.

What is the rent for a studio at 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 is approximately $2,280 per month.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 ranges from $2,195 to $2,355 per month, with a median of $2,275.

How does rent at 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11226 zip code: studio rents are about 23% below the neighborhood median; studio rents are about 16% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 17% below the neighborhood median.

Is 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 rent stabilized?

Yes, 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 is rent stabilized with 67 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?

Based on historical listing data, February tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226, while May is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to February could save approximately 14% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?

The registered owner of 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 is PPSP PRESERVATION LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 a good landlord?

280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226, owned by PPSP PRESERVATION LLC, has an overall grade of C (2.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 1,246 recorded violations. Tenants have left 4 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?

280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?

Yes, 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 has 1,246 housing violations and 871 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

Are there eviction filings at 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?

Yes, there are 1 eviction record on file for 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226. Eviction records are public information sourced from city marshal data.

What amenities does 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 have?

280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 offers 1 amenities including Fios Available. View the full amenity list on the building page.

What schools are near 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?

There are 10 schools near 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus (4 min walk), Science, Technology And Research Early College High School At Erasmus (4 min walk), High School For Service & Learning At Erasmus (4 min walk), Science, Technology And Research Early College High School At Erasmus (4 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Flatbush (3 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?

280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: OCEAN AV/BEVERLY RD (T464), 0.19 mi away.

Is 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11226 zip code where 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 is located had 3,775 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 338 violent crimes, 924 property crimes, and 2,513 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11226 for full details.

When was 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 built and how many units does it have?

280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 was built in 1924, has 6 floors, contains 68 total units.

How energy efficient is 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?

280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 has an ENERGY STAR score of 27 out of 100 and a site energy use intensity (EUI) of 112.8 kBtu/ft² (2024 data). This suggests there is room for energy efficiency improvement.

What do tenants say about living at 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?

280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

280 EAST 21 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Flatbush, NYC

Flatbush · Brooklyn, NY, 11226

Built 19246 floors68 unitsBBL 3051010044

Current rent range

$2,099 – $2,355 / mo

3 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized

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★★★★★2.04 reviews

Verified reviewsPPOwned byPPSP PRESERVATION LLC8 bldgs

280 EAST 21 STREET

Brooklyn, NY, 11226

280 EAST 21 STREET is a prewar 1924 building, 6 floors, 68 units in Flatbush, NYC. Owned by PPSP PRESERVATION LLC. Public records show 1,254 open violations, 871 311 complaints, 20 active litigation matters on file. Tenant-impact history includes 1 eviction. Risk signals: 1 bedbug report. Rent stabilization on file covers 67 units (registered 2024). Lucid Rents has 4 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations1,246last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed1last 7 years

Tenant reviews42.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units68DHCR records

Building age102 ybuilt 1924

311 complaints871last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · March 2026

Studio

$2,099/mo

10 listings

Studio

$2,280/mo

1 listing

1 BR

$2,275/mo

45 listings

This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

February

Most expensive

May

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Potential savings: ~14% by timing your move to February.

Rent vs. area median Brooklyn

Studio

This building: $2,099 – $2,100

23% belowArea: $2,713

1 BR

This building: $2,195 – $2,355

17% belowArea: $2,750

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

Studio10 listings

$2,713

$2,713

1 Bed45 listings

$2,750

$2,750

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Brooklyn

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Rental intelligence.

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

127 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

3617

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report

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Neighborhood risks.

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Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Steady

HPDTop Violations

1,246 total

Paint/Plaster
311
Pest Infestation
139
Door/Lock
121
Window/Guard
111
Water Leak
102

311Top Complaints

871 total

Noise - Residential
201
HEAT/HOT WATER
157
PLUMBING
97
UNSANITARY CONDITION
66
PAINT/PLASTER
57

DOBTop Filings

8 total

DOB Violations
8

EvictionsEvictions

1 filed

Evictions filed
1

Violations by Unit

(36 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class ANOV SENT OUTAug 5, 2026
§27-2104(B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITHIN THE COMMON AREA AT THE BUILDINGS ENTRANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT: HTTPS://WWW.NYC.GOV/SITE/HPD/SERVICES-AND-INFORMATION/REQUIRED-SIGNAGE.PAGE
Class ANOV SENT OUTAug 5, 2026
§ 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE VISIBLE MOLD AT CAULKING AND GROUTS JOINTS OF THE CERAMIC TILES AT NORTH, EAST AND SOUTH WALLS AROUND BATHTUB, IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CNOV SENT OUTAug 5, 2026
§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CNOTICE OF ISSUANCE SENT TO TENANTJul 22, 2026
HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class ANOV SENT OUTJul 22, 2026
§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT EAST WINDOW SILL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 6H, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

See all 1,246 HPD records

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Violations, 311, & more.

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What tenants actually say.

2.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

4 reviews

5★

4★

3★

25%

2★

50%

1★

25%

Unit 1i Pros: I liked the high ceilings and spacious rooms. Cons: The maintenance of the building has only gotten worse with the latest management. They are unresponsive, do not pay the super (supers don't stay, so rep…

negativeNov 2022

Anonymous

Pros: Good shopping location Cons: Dirty, unkempt , poor Advice to landlord: Respond to tenants complaints regarding the super. He is lazy and rude. Respond to repair requests promptly

negativeFeb 2022

Anonymous

Pros: This building has a large lobby for receiving packages and has an elevator which is convenient. Cons: The hot water is not hot consistently. Many calls to 311 and complaints to management. Management has told me I…

mixedDec 2020

Anonymous

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

1 amenity

OTHER

Fios Available

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Building amenities.

05 / 10

The landlord.

PPSP PRESERVATION LLC

Portfolio of 8 buildingsManaging Member: Mordechai PillerMail: 32 C, Brooklyn, NY, 11201

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

View full landlord profile

buildings

2.7

avg score / 5

C+

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 8 total

See all 8 →

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1924Building constructed68 units · 6 floors
nowPPSP PRESERVATION LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 8 buildings · registration active through 2027-09-01.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

11226 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Above averageSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11226

Violent338

Property924

Quality-of-life2,513

Total incidents3,775

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About this area.

Flatbush · 11226

280 EAST 21 STREET · Brooklyn · 40.648° N, -73.960° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby4 min

7 schools nearby4 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

OCEAN AV/BEVERLY RDT464
0.2 mi4 min
OCEAN AV/BEVERLY RDT464
0.2 mi4 min
FLATBUSH AV/BEVERLY RDB41
0.2 mi5 min
FLATBUSH AV/CORTELYOU RDB41
0.3 mi5 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

High School For Youth And Community Development At ErasmusHigh School
0.2 mi4 min
Science, Technology And Research Early College High School At ErasmusSecondary
0.2 mi4 min
High School For Service & Learning At ErasmusHigh School
0.2 mi4 min
Science, Technology And Research Early College High School At ErasmusSecondary
0.2 mi4 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Success Academy Charter School - FlatbushElementary
0.1 mi3 min
Success Academy Charter School - FlatbushElementary
0.1 mi3 min
Success Academy Charter School Ditmas Park Middle SchoolCharter
0.3 mi7 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Starting Point Serv - St. Marks
0.2 mi3 min
New Generation Elementary SchoolElementary
0.6 mi12 min
City-Pro Group, Inc. - Bedford Ave
0.7 mi14 min

The neighborhood

Flatbush

Flatbush around Church and Nostrand avenues is one of NYC's most vibrantly Caribbean neighborhoods — patois echoes on the streets, doubles vendors set up shop, and the Flatbush Junction outdoor market draws weekend crowds. It's affordable, lively, and deeply authentic.

7,559buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$2,750median 1BR

101,053population$76kmedian income86%renters

Caribbean CultureLivelyAffordableAuthenticDiverse

Explore Flatbush

Neighborhood overview

Flatbush→

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Crime in 11226

See full breakdown→

Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average

Rent trends in Flatbush

Median rent & comparables→

1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

East Flatbush· 1.1 mi Crown Heights· 1.12 mi Kensington· 1.16 mi Flatbush· 1.26 mi Midwood· 1.57 mi

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Crime & safety.

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About this area.

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1924

Floors6

Total units68

Rent-stab units68

ClassD1

BBL3051010044

192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1924

Building constructed

68 units · 6 floors · class D1

2024

Rent stabilization on file

67 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: PPSP PRESERVATION LLC

Portfolio includes 8 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMAug 6, 2026
WATER LEAK — HEAVY FLOW
311MEDIUMAug 6, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMAug 6, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
HPDHIGHAug 5, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st
HPDLOWAug 5, 2026
HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE VISIBLE MOLD AT CAULKING AND GROUTS JOINTS OF THE
HPDLOWAug 5, 2026
HPD Class A Violation — §27-2104(B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONS
311MEDIUMAug 3, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMAug 3, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
HPDMEDIUMJul 22, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE HARDWOOD FLOORING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM
HPDHIGHJul 22, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 ranges from $2,099 to $2,100 per month, with a median of $2,099.
What is the rent for a studio at 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 is approximately $2,280 per month.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 ranges from $2,195 to $2,355 per month, with a median of $2,275.
How does rent at 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11226 zip code: studio rents are about 23% below the neighborhood median; studio rents are about 16% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 17% below the neighborhood median.
Is 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 rent stabilized?
Yes, 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 is rent stabilized with 67 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?
Based on historical listing data, February tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226, while May is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to February could save approximately 14% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?
The registered owner of 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 is PPSP PRESERVATION LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 a good landlord?
280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226, owned by PPSP PRESERVATION LLC, has an overall grade of C (2.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 1,246 recorded violations. Tenants have left 4 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?
280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?
Yes, 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 has 1,246 housing violations and 871 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
Are there eviction filings at 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?
Yes, there are 1 eviction record on file for 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226. Eviction records are public information sourced from city marshal data.
What amenities does 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 have?
280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 offers 1 amenities including Fios Available. View the full amenity list on the building page.
What schools are near 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?
There are 10 schools near 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus (4 min walk), Science, Technology And Research Early College High School At Erasmus (4 min walk), High School For Service & Learning At Erasmus (4 min walk), Science, Technology And Research Early College High School At Erasmus (4 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Flatbush (3 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?
280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: OCEAN AV/BEVERLY RD (T464), 0.19 mi away.
Is 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11226 zip code where 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 is located had 3,775 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 338 violent crimes, 924 property crimes, and 2,513 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11226 for full details.
When was 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 built and how many units does it have?
280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 was built in 1924, has 6 floors, contains 68 total units.
How energy efficient is 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?
280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 has an ENERGY STAR score of 27 out of 100 and a site energy use intensity (EUI) of 112.8 kBtu/ft² (2024 data). This suggests there is room for energy efficiency improvement.
What do tenants say about living at 280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?
280 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

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Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes

rent stabilized

stabilized units

2024

since

Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.

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