8501 21 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06347-0010Map
Owner of record: 8501 21 Ave LLC
8501 21 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1929 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 8501 21 Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 2 of the 40 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 40
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 15
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 · 40
- 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
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.
Jun 6, 2025
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 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit building front entrance door
Jun 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building front entrance door
Jun 10, 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment ... in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment ... in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Feb 24, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Jan 8, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 24, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items, base cabinet and baby stroller at public hall, 1st story
Nov 24, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Nov 24, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Sep 11, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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 28, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exhaust vents located with-in ten feet of the windows of the 2nd story apartment at the front of the building , 1st story
Apr 15, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Remove disused plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at the public hall , 1st story
Apr 15, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet safety covers/caps at the public hall , 1st story
Apr 15, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at the vestibule , 1st story
Apr 15, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at the public hall , 1st story
Apr 15, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box notice missing at wall at public hall, 1st story
Jan 25, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of sink, laundry machine at public hall, 1st story
Jan 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 frame missing at wall at public hall, 1st story
Jan 25, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer from vestibule to apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 25, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 25, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 notice missing at wall at public hall, 1st story
Jan 25, 2019
Open — Not complied with - 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
Jan 25, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of locking device installed in building entrance door preventing access to bell bottons in vestibule, 1st story
Jan 25, 2019
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at vestibule door, 1st story
Jan 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Provide and maintain approved mail receptacles and directories for the persons residing in the dwelling as provided in the u.s. postal regulations. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 25, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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 · 11
- High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued - failure to file 2017 external high pressure boiler inspection
Mar 16, 2020
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file 2016 annual high pressure boiler inspection
Jun 22, 2018
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
18b 48b
Sep 22, 2009
Resolve - Non-hazardous
11a/50/48b/18b 50-repair all holes in the ceiling
Dec 11, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a/18a/50a/50b/50c/11b. 50a no discharge pipe on the safety valve. 50b no structure support (hanger) on the flue pipe. 50c steam stop valve not code approved. 200ps1 valve required.
Feb 8, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
18a,18b,49. rt bottom hand holes sleeve corroded gases escaping in the bioiler room. water column drain reduced. additional value required inthe water column drain. large glass to fil with stop value and pipe u
Feb 10, 2000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 3
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mailbox
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 2, 2015 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 23, 2013 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 15, 2013 · Apt 5
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1929
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 4,320 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,400 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-2
- Community board
- 311
- Council district
- 43
- Block / lot
- 6347 / 10
- Assessed value
- $491,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #333261, last renewed Sep 6, 2025.
Questions about 8501 21 Avenue
Who owns 8501 21 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 8501 21 Ave LLC.
Does 8501 21 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.
Is 8501 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 8501 21 Avenue built?
City records list 1929 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 8501 21 Avenue?
It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.