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8502 21 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06346-0038Map

Owner of record: Ho, Kwok Cheong

8502 21 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1928 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ho, Kwok Cheong. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 22 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
25
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
33

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 1, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 25

  • A

    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
  • I

    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 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Jun 6, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 20, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing

    Aug 5, 2021

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Aug 5, 2021

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Aug 5, 2021

    Open — Nov certified late
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  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing

    Aug 5, 2021

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing

    Aug 5, 2021

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Aug 5, 2021

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    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, 1st story

    Aug 5, 2021

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 20, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at west wall,5 sq.ft., [lower level of apt] in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 20, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock assembly at vestibule door , 1st story

    Jul 20, 2009

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west court

    Jul 20, 2009

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at upper window sash [upper level of apt] in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 20, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor [at entrance to bathroom] in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 20, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer from vestibule into ... in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 20, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 20, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Replace with new the missing saddle at door in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 20, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling [at lower level of apt] in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 20, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 5

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit work noted curb cut approx 10 at north side of building with off street parking pad car parking pad. remedy obtain all necessary permit if feasible or restore premises to original lawful condition

    Jan 11, 1999

    Vw-violation work without permit - 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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit.noted:installed 2 chain link fence enclosures on thenorth side of the bldg w/(6'-7'm)poles cemented into the concrete.the chain link enclosures measures approx 12'-15'wide & 6'depp.the enclosu

    Jul 2, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit:noted:curb cut approx 10'wide @ north side of the bldg w/off street parking pad & blue"ram"suv/truck parked in pad w/lic plate containing # is 8440.@ time of insp also observ.rem:obtain permit

    Jul 2, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,5b,15,34b,50,50a.new boiler #. 50:storage & debris in boiler room. 50a:louver thru boiler room wall to cellar.

    May 31, 2013 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permti work noted curb cut approx 10 at north side of building with off street parking pad car parked lic toyota l140jv black remedy obtian all neceassary permits if feasible or restore premsies

    Jan 11, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is: parapet wall on 85th street side of premises is leaning inward out of plump. also stairway from 3rd floor to roof is approx. (6) six inches out of level.

    Jan 12, 1994 · Penalty $1,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 11, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Aug 1, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jul 24, 2019 · Apt ALLFLO

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 24, 2019 · Apt ALLFLO

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Jul 24, 2019 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Aug 18, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Aug 18, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Construction

    Pavement

    Aug 18, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Aug 18, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Construction

    Roof

    Aug 18, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • General

    Fire-escape

    Aug 18, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 18, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 18, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 18, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 18, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 18, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jul 18, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jul 18, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 18, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 18, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 18, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 18, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 18, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jul 18, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Jul 18, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 18, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 18, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Jun 29, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Jun 29, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Jun 29, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 29, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jun 29, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 12, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
Year built
1928
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
6,480 ft²
Lot area
2,400 ft²
Zoning
C4-2
Community board
311
Council district
43
Block / lot
6346 / 38
Assessed value
$594,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #354262, last renewed Oct 7, 2024.

Questions about 8502 21 Avenue

Who owns 8502 21 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ho, Kwok Cheong.

Does 8502 21 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 8502 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 8502 21 Avenue built?

City records list 1928 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 8502 21 Avenue?

It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.