8798 21 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06444-0047Map
Owner of record: 8798 21 Ave, LLC
8798 21 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 8798 21 Ave, LLC. HPD has recorded 311 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 311
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 251
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 · 311
- 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 - 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 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all electrical light fixtures and outlets throughout the entire apt 3c 3rd story west 2 in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by the method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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) picture moulding at south wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
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 west at north wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
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 west at north wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
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 east at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken glass at window upper sash at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, north wall, east wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 2nd room from east at center, the 4th room from east at center, the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
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 east at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at window lower sash at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from east at south wall door, 1st door from east at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at window recess at east wall in the 6th room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east and south wall in the 6th room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercomunication system from building front to north wall in the private hallway located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door leading to room with fire escape window in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 11, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 11, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of contruction material at public hall, 4th story
Jun 25, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door at public hall, 4th story
Jun 25, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 1st story
Jun 25, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 25, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 25, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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) west wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sqft ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sqft north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department closet door at north wall in the foyer located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Refit upper sash of 1st window from south at west in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north closet walls in the foyer located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — False certification
DOB building violations · 14
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 18, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 21, 2016
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 21, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 3
Work w/o a permit. noted at front left side of premises: curb illegally cut approx 10' in length, obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition
Mar 24, 2026 · Penalty $250
Active - Class - 2
Violation of the parking regulations in a residential district. noted at front left side of premises: (1) honda motor vehicle (ny pl# grj7354) illegally parked, conform to parking regulations
Mar 24, 2026
Resolve - Class - 3
Work w/o a permit. noted: curb cut installed at left side of premises approx 7' in length with 1-6'' splays., obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition
Dec 21, 2024
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. window air cnditioners not properly installed at exterior perimeter exp#1 & 2. remedy: repair/replace. remedy: repair/replace.
Jul 28, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. observed: 1)all window a/c installed at the perimeter of bldg not according to manufacturer specs but on pieces of brick & wood. 2)window a/c installed at fron
May 26, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit.note: curb cut approx 10'at front of premises at left side of bldg.rmdy:obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition.
Nov 14, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted:at time of inspection observed leader pipes at exp#4 are dislodged and hanging off bldg exp4 at 3rd floor bricks and mortar joins are open causing water pe
Jun 30, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: at time of in spection observed at exp2 and exp4 both gates are padlocked obstructing tenants from getting out in the event of a fire.rmdy:remove obstruct
Jun 30, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Wiring
Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 24, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 23, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 2, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 2, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 2, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 2, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 2, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 2, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 2, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Oct 22, 2023 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 3, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 26, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 26, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Janitor/super
Aug 10, 2021 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2020 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 23, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 23, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 23, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 24, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 24, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 20, 2020 · Apt 3D
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 2A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 2A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 23, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Boiler
Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Boiler
Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 4B
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 4B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 17,712 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,105 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 311
- Council district
- 47
- Block / lot
- 6444 / 47
- Assessed value
- $388,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #322270, last renewed Dec 5, 2025.
Questions about 8798 21 Avenue
Who owns 8798 21 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 8798 21 Ave, LLC.
Does 8798 21 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 311 housing violations at this property.
Is 8798 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 8798 21 Avenue built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 8798 21 Avenue?
It has 16 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.