5921 21 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11204BBL 3-05515-0002Map
Owner of record: Varelakis, Ttee, Maria
5921 21 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1940 in Brooklyn, 11204. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Varelakis, Ttee, Maria. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 14 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 27
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 14
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 27
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at floor in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile at floor in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door entrance building , 1st story
Dec 19, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north and south walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood cabinet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 6, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 16, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 1, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Feb 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1940
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,497 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 44
- Block / lot
- 5515 / 2
- Assessed value
- $116,940
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #357705, last renewed Sep 15, 2025.
Questions about 5921 21 Avenue
Who owns 5921 21 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Varelakis, Ttee, Maria.
Does 5921 21 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.
Is 5921 21 Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 5921 21 Avenue built?
City records list 1940 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 5921 21 Avenue?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.