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8621 20 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06375-0025Map

Owner of record: 8621 20th Avenue LLC

8621 20 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1927 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 21 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 8621 20th Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 72 housing violations here, most recently on December 8, 2025. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 22 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
72
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
46

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 8, 2025

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
22
About 100% of the building's 21 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 72

  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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.

    Jul 25, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Jul 25, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of wires across 3rd story balcony and drop ladder at building front stack

    Aug 2, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Jun 15, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 15, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 15, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 2nd and 3rd story balcony at building front fire escape

    Jun 15, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 7; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 15, 2018 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 15, 2018 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 15, 2018 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 28, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 28, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 28, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing electrical fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 28, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 28, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east yard

    Jul 6, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the south at fire passage way

    Jul 6, 2016

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes , rubbish at balcony at fire escape at east , 3rd story

    Jul 6, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes , rubbish at balcony at fire escape at east , 2nd story

    Jul 6, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner in window at 3rd sty balcony at fire escape at east

    Jun 15, 2016

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 28, 2016 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 6; located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 28, 2016 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 28, 2016 · Apt 3E

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 6; wg to repair = 6; six inproperly installed in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 27, 2016 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall, north wall, ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, east wall in the foyer located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall, east wall, north wall, 1st closet from west at north wall door in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from north at east wall, west wall, east wall, north wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Oct 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. 1st closet from west at north wall door, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 25, 2013 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. 1st window frame from north at east wall, baseboard at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 25, 2013 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation .. 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 25, 2013 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation .. 1st riser from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 25, 2013 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 5, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 4, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    The building has extensive damage by fire. police barricades places at time of inspection as requested by 62nd precint.

    Jan 4, 1989

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 9, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jan 9, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 9, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 14, 2018 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 14, 2018 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 14, 2018 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 17, 2017 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Aug 31, 2015 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Feb 26, 2015 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 28, 2013 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Aug 28, 2013 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Aug 28, 2013 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 28, 2013 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 28, 2013 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 28, 2013 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 28, 2013 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2013 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 7, 2012 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Mar 7, 2012 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 7, 2012 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Mar 7, 2012 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 7, 2012 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 7, 2012 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Mar 7, 2012 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 7, 2012 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Mar 7, 2012 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Mar 7, 2012 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Mar 7, 2012 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 7, 2012 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 7, 2012 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 7, 2012 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 7, 2012 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 7, 2012 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 7, 2012 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2007 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Aug 25, 2007 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 25, 2007 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Aug 24, 2007 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Aug 24, 2007 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 15, 2007 · Apt 2E

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1927
Floors
4
Residential units
21
Building area
18,000 ft²
Lot area
5,800 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
311
Council district
43
Block / lot
6375 / 25
Assessed value
$497,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #302525, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.

Questions about 8621 20 Avenue

Who owns 8621 20 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 8621 20th Avenue LLC.

Does 8621 20 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 72 housing violations at this property.

Is 8621 20 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 22 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 8621 20 Avenue built?

City records list 1927 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 8621 20 Avenue?

It has 21 residential units.

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