6901 21 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11204BBL 3-06164-0006Map
Owner of record: Adam Pokrzywa
6901 21 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1927 in Brooklyn, 11204. It has 38 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Adam Pokrzywa. HPD has recorded 61 housing violations here, most recently on July 2, 2025. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 36 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 61
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 52
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 · 61
- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass at building entrance door.
Jul 2, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at public hall, 1st story
Jul 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass at lower sash window at south wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jul 2, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at south wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jul 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jul 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 13th tread up from bottom 2nd fire escape from south at east at building rear , 2nd story
May 11, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 13th tread from bottom at 2nd fire escape from south at east at building rear , 3rd story
May 11, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded plaster at ceiling and north wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story, section at south
May 10, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and north wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story, section at south
May 10, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 9, 2023 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 9, 2023 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 9, 2023 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 10 sq.ft at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 9, 2023 · Apt 1C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 - 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 - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs located at apt 4a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 5, 2020 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector which is defective located at apt 4a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 5, 2020 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 4a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 5, 2020 · Apt 4A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 5, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ,ceiling and trims in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section at north
Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section at north
Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 4A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section at north
Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section at north
Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section at north
Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective regrout ceramic tile east wall at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section at north
Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold item at 1st fire escape from east, 3rd story
Jan 15, 2020
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner at window front of building at 2nd fire escape from east, 3rd story
Jan 15, 2020
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of an a/c unit on 2nd and 3rd story balconies of the stack at east side of the building
Dec 24, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of an a/c unit on the 3rd story balcony of the stack at the building front
Dec 24, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 24, 2018 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 24, 2018 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood upper jamb at window in the 4th room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 24, 2018 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak the east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 24, 2018 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 24, 2018 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 24, 2018 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 24, 2018 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Oct 29, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 5f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 10, 2015 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 5f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 10, 2015 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 5f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at south
Aug 17, 2015 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes , flower pots at 2nd sty balcony north 2 front at fire escape
Aug 3, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes , flower pots at 3rd sty balcony north 2 front at fire escape
Aug 3, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes , air conditioner at 4th sty balcony north 2 front at fire escape
Aug 3, 2015
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes , air conditioner at 4th sty balcony north 1 front at fire escape
Aug 3, 2015
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ..missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 1, 2015 · Apt 3H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ......missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 1, 2015 · Apt 3H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 1, 2015 · Apt 3H
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 2
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
B4a 50 25a 25b safety or relief valve down no threated end pipe hot water relief down no threated end hadford loop commended leasing
Jun 17, 2003
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 19, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 7, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 5, 2023 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 5, 2023 · Apt 1C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 5, 2023 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 4A
Close
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- General
Janitor/super
Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 13, 2020 · Apt 4A
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 2E
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 2E
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 11, 2019 · Apt 5F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 1, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 1, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 1, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 1, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 27, 2018 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 26, 2017 · Apt 1C
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 1, 2017 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 29, 2016 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 5F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 21, 2015 · Apt 3H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 21, 2015 · Apt 3H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 18, 2015 · Apt 3G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 18, 2015 · Apt 3H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 14, 2015 · Apt 2E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 14, 2015 · Apt 4G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 11, 2015 · Apt 5G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 11, 2015 · Apt 5H
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 10, 2012 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 10, 2012 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Floor
Jul 10, 2012 · Apt 3B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 16, 2012 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 7, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Windows
Oct 19, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 19, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 19, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jun 29, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 27, 2003 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Jun 27, 2003 · Apt 1C
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jun 11, 2003 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 11, 2003 · Apt 1C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 11, 2003 · Apt 1C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1927
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 38
- Building area
- 34,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 9,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 311
- Council district
- 43
- Block / lot
- 6164 / 6
- Assessed value
- $751,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #303731, last renewed Sep 4, 2025.
Questions about 6901 21 Avenue
Who owns 6901 21 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Adam Pokrzywa.
Does 6901 21 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 61 housing violations at this property.
Is 6901 21 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 36 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 95% of its 38 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 6901 21 Avenue built?
City records list 1927 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 6901 21 Avenue?
It has 38 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.