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8783 21 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06445-0023Map

Owner of record: Alexandra Gerenburd

8783 21 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1935 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Alexandra Gerenburd. HPD has recorded 56 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
56
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Concern
1 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 · 56

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

    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

    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.

    Oct 28, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 12, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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
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  • 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.

    Feb 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the foyer located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 17, 2007 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 17, 2007 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 17, 2007 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 17, 2007 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 17, 2007 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west and east walls in the foyer located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 17, 2007 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor kitchen 1 sty apt 1 located at apt 1

    Jun 2, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective walkin apt 1 hussain , section '' ''

    Jun 2, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling of entrance foyer walkin apt 1 , section '' ''

    Jun 2, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at kitchen walkin apt 1 , section '' ''

    Jun 2, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out walkin apt 1 , section '' ''

    Jun 2, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas line at meter room walkin apt 1 , section '' ''

    Jun 2, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings thru out walkin apt 1 , section '' ''

    Jun 2, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit upper and lower window sashes thru out walkin apt 1 , section '' ''

    Jun 2, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline of washbasin bathroom walkin apt 1 , section '' ''

    Jun 2, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling bathroom walkin apt 1 , section '' ''

    Jun 2, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at entrance door to bldg walkin apt 1 , section '' ''

    Jun 2, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door 1 sty apt 1 located at apt 1

    Jun 2, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling private hall 1 sty apt 1 located at apt 1

    Jun 2, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in rear yard

    Jun 2, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at front entrance to building

    Jun 2, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water stained ceiling bathroom

    Jun 2, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light entrance foyer to ground floor apt 1 located at apt 1

    Feb 5, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective pull chain switch at front room groung floor apt 1 located at apt 1

    Feb 5, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Refit upper and lower windows thru out ground floor apt 1 located at apt 1

    Feb 5, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out ground floor walkin apt 1 located at apt 1

    Feb 5, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at kitchen sink ground floor apt 1 located at apt 1

    Feb 5, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls thru out ground floor apt 1 located at apt 1

    Feb 5, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at kitchen ground floor walkin apt 1 located at apt 1

    Feb 5, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Refit entrance door to bldg ground floor entrance

    Feb 5, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood door at kitchen to rear yard ground floor apt 1 located at apt 1

    Feb 5, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain front yard

    Feb 5, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling meter room ground floor public hall

    Feb 5, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly ream out, tap and plug, with screw plugs, the holes in 100 watts bldg front

    Feb 5, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas line at wall of meter room ground floor public hall

    Feb 5, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door to bldg

    Feb 5, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also heavy duty latch set heavy duty deadbolt and chain door guard street entrance to basement apt

    Sep 9, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drainage front and rear yard and center air shaft

    Sep 9, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 12, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 12, 2007 · Apt 2

    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 (C0)
Year built
1935
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,869 ft²
Lot area
1,933 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
311
Council district
47
Block / lot
6445 / 23
Assessed value
$85,680
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #361172, last renewed Aug 18, 2025.

Questions about 8783 21 Avenue

Who owns 8783 21 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Alexandra Gerenburd.

Does 8783 21 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 56 housing violations at this property.

Is 8783 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 8783 21 Avenue built?

City records list 1935 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 8783 21 Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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