8809 21 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06445-0011Map
Owner of record: 8811 Sw INC
8809 21 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 6 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 8811 Sw INC. HPD has recorded 94 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 20 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 94
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 82
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 · 94
- 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
Replace with new the missing 1st and 2nd baluster from top at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Jul 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Jul 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 3rd room from east at center located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 3rd room from east at center located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at rats at front yard
May 21, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at vestibule , 1st story
Mar 29, 2025
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile at vestibule , 1st story
Mar 29, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at vestibule , 1st story
Mar 29, 2025
Open — False certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at vestibule , 1st story
Mar 29, 2025
Open — False certification - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at vestibule , 1st story
Feb 19, 2025
Open — False certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at vestibule , 1st story
Feb 19, 2025
Open — False certification - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at vestibule , 1st story
Feb 19, 2025
Open — False certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of degrees 130 degrees at all hotwater fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door at building entrace
Jan 9, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Refit the door in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice at public hall, 1st story
Jul 11, 2024
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 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cauking, at ceramic tiles ,grouts joints i at the ceiling, north, south and east walls around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device assembly at slideing fire escape window 1st from north at east, in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective metal enclosure at radiator at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north, south and west walls in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Refit slide window 1st from north at east, in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor tiles, in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective drawers and door at base cabinet 1st from north at east, in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood countertop at sink cabinet at south wall, in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective [hinges springs] at the front entrance to building, , 1st story
Mar 12, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper sash, east window at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2023 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2023 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak east and west walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2023 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the 1st entire apartment from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 21, 2022 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 21, 2022 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
Observed approx. 890 sq ft ongoing floor concrete demolition of front, side & back of the building in preparation for new concrete placement excessive concrete debris stored @ side & back of building. 50% demolition completed
Nov 27, 2020
Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 3
Planting requirements at time of inspection the area of the front yarddesignated for planting requirements has been observed eliminated and the entire front yard has been observed filled in with concrete at ex
Jan 21, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. at the time of inspection,observed approx 890 sq ftongoing floor concrete demolition of front,side,and back of the building in preparation for new concrete placement. excessive concrete debri
Nov 27, 2020
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy number 154332. storage and recreation "change to an apartment". remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Nov 9, 1994 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Outside building
Gutter/leader
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Mailbox
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Outside building
Porch/balcony
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 26, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
May 26, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
May 26, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 26, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 26, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 26, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 13, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt PH
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 21, 2024 · Apt HALLWA
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 2, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 1,650 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,744 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 311
- Council district
- 47
- Block / lot
- 6445 / 11
- Assessed value
- $226,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #345373, last renewed Dec 8, 2025.
Questions about 8809 21 Avenue
Who owns 8809 21 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 8811 Sw INC.
Does 8809 21 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 94 housing violations at this property.
Is 8809 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 8809 21 Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 8809 21 Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.