21 Pennsylvania Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03660-0005Map
Owner of record: Rda Pennsylvania LLC
21 Pennsylvania Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Rda Pennsylvania LLC. HPD has recorded 511 housing violations here, most recently on October 7, 2026. 33 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 511
- DOB violations
- 25
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 580
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 511
- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items, building front at fire escape, 3rd story
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system at building front to return buzzer at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom bell buzzer system from building entrance to south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 4
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch, at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Sep 4, 2026
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room, 1st story at boiler room
Sep 4, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 13, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 13
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixure at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 13, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 13
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane, at lower window sash, 2nd from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 13, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 13
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots, building front at fire escape, 2nd story
Sep 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots, at building front at fire escape, 3rd story
Sep 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 13, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 13
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 13
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 13
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at gap at the bottom of the door exceed 3/4 inch in the entrance located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 13
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 13
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light switch at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 13
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken lower window sash inner glass pane at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 13
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing lower glass pane at building entrance door
Jul 29, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective upper glass pane at building entrance door
Jul 29, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at balcony at building front at fire escape, 3rd story
Jul 29, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door , 1st story
Jul 29, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tile at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Jul 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Jun 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the public hall at lobby, 1st story
Jun 24, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective inoperative mortise lock on door at building entrance , 1st story
Jun 16, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 13, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 13
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at the range in the kitchenette located at apt 13, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 13
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line under the wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 13, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 13
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line in the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 13, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 13
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 13, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 13
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 13, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 13
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture switch at the north wall in the kitchenette located at apt 13, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 13
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door at east in the 4th room from east located at apt 13, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 13
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 13, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 13
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 13, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 13
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 13, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 13
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower glass pane at the 2nd window from east at south in the kitchenette located at apt 13, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 13
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock set in the entrance located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 8, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cover at hydronic baseboard radiator in the bathroom located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 20, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — False certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 20, 2026 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the wasteline at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 20, 2026 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 25
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 7, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner for violation #39164874p. observed a/c units with none or improper installation of brackets in which the a/c units has the potential to fall out of windows.
Jul 8, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Atoi observed window-mounted air conditioning units installed without proper supporting brackets or other approved means of secure anchorage at exposure 1 units resting directly on window sashes and/or frames n
Oct 27, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Work without permit at time of inspection observed tankless gas water heater installed in the basement with new plumbing pipes and gas pipes connected to the tank no permit on file with the dept of building., o
Jul 3, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Found navien model#ncb190condensing boiler in apartment #13. work without a permit., maintain boiler; file for permit and get inspected.
Mar 11, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
In apt#17 potterton boiler not operating automatically for heat/insufficient hot water/remote switch missing outside boiler room/room light defect/storage/wires exposed/backflow discharge defective/both safety
May 10, 2021 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 1
51:violating condition#51-integrity of baxi boiler in apt 11 is compromised to the extreme rusting conditions.do not operate boiler until all hazardous conditions are immediately corrected and dob is notified t
Dec 5, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 2
6a,50a,15,50b,24b,50c,34b,38,50.(50)hot water from boiler is defective(rons hot for a few seconds then rows cold).(50a)outside combustion anpipe not installed on boiler.(50b)codetector interlocked with boiler n
Nov 20, 2017 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
5a,6a,19b,24b,32a,50a-b. (50)boiler installed inside the apt w/out co detector interlocked w/ boiler. (50a)boiler venting over fire escape. (50b)discharge pipes marrifolded to drain.
Jul 21, 2017 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Potterton boiler with mxwp 60 psi is installed in apt. without dob boiler permit.obtain permit and sign off.
Jul 21, 2017 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 1
Failure to correct condition(s) cited in nov 34832026l for work done w/o a permit.(installed class'a' apt @ bsmt)rem:correct condition(s) cited
Sep 30, 2010 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Fail to correct conditions cited in nov 34832026l for work done w.o a permit. (erected apt at basement etc) remedy: correct conditions cited
Aug 12, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg code compliant manner use of prohibited illegal hardware in that fire passageway was locked w/ illegal chain & lock obstructing passageway remedy: remove illegal hardware from fire
Mar 15, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/out permit. work noted: in that class "a" apartments was constructed in basement full kitchen w/gas stove 3 pc bathroom & bedroom. also 2 apartments on 1st fl has habitable rooms in basement. all work do
Mar 15, 2010 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o 229454 in that (ap) class a apt was constructed in bsmnt full kitchen w/ gas stove 3pc bathroom & bedroom also 2 apts on 1st fl has habitable rooms in bsmnt
Mar 15, 2010 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Non-hazardous
B4a/50a 19b bq9 50q install back flow preventor on feed water line
Apr 7, 2004 · Penalty $180
Active
Complaints
- General
Cooking gas
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 13
Open - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 13
Open - Door/window
Door
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 13
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 13
Open - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 13
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 13
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 13
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 13
Close
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- Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 16
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 16
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 16
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 16
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt BUILD
Close - General
Mailbox
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt BUILD
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 13
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 16
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 13
Close - General
Signage missing
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt BUILD
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 13
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 13
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 13
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 13
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 13
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 13
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 28, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 13
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 13
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 20, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
May 20, 2026 · Apt 16
Close - Door/window
Door
May 20, 2026 · Apt 19
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
May 20, 2026 · Apt 19
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 20, 2026 · Apt 19
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 20, 2026 · Apt 19
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 20, 2026 · Apt 19
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 20, 2026 · Apt 19
Close - Door/window
Door
May 20, 2026 · Apt 19
Close - General
Cabinet
May 20, 2026 · Apt 19
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 20, 2026 · Apt 19
Close - General
Cabinet
May 20, 2026 · Apt 19
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 20, 2026 · Apt 19
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 20, 2026 · Apt 19
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 20, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 20, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 20, 2026 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 15,664 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,250 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3660 / 5
- Assessed value
- $720,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #311255, last renewed Aug 6, 2025.
Questions about 21 Pennsylvania Avenue
Who owns 21 Pennsylvania Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rda Pennsylvania LLC.
Does 21 Pennsylvania Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 511 housing violations at this property.
Is 21 Pennsylvania Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 21 Pennsylvania Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 21 Pennsylvania Avenue?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.