821 Avenue N
Brooklyn, NY 11230BBL 3-06571-0044Map
Owner of record: David Malka
821 Avenue N is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11230. It has 4 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is David Malka. HPD has recorded 78 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 47 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 78
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 26
- HPD complaints
- 33
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 · 78
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 29, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Jun 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 22, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 21, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 14, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Feb 23, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 23, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 7, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 7, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 29, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 15, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 17, 2017
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at fire escape at north yard
Apr 20, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - 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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 20, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 20, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Apr 20, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 20, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 20, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 20, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Apr 20, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Open — Nov sent out - 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 7, 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 17, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 26, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system in the bathroom located at apt 2fl lower level, 2nd story
Jul 13, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2fl lower level, 2nd story
Jul 13, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 11; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; miriam elman - 5/12/2003. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jul 13, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2fl upper level, 2nd story
Jul 13, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2fl upper level, 2nd story
Jul 13, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2fl upper level, 2nd story
Jul 13, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2fl upper level, 2nd story
Jul 13, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock on door in the bathroom located at apt 2fl upper level, 2nd story
Jul 13, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jul 13, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jul 13, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jul 13, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective caulking around windows in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 29, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 29, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose apartment entrance door frame .
Jun 29, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked boiler room at cellar
Oct 22, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2atti upper level, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 2ATTI
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2atti lower level, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 2ATTI
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2atti upper level, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 2ATTI
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 11
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 10, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 10, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 10, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Work w/o permit. noted: cut foundation wall at side of bldg and creati ng an entrance door to cellar. all partition walls created in cellar creating 1 bedroom, 3 pc bathroom and kitchen with gas stove remedy obtain permit or return to prior legal condition
Jun 29, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
Residence altered to accomodate more than c of o legaly allows. 1 clas s 'a' apt created in basement with 3 pc bathroom, kitchen with gas sto ve and a bedroom remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy
Jun 29, 2001
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 22, 2001
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 22, 2001
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Work without permit. noted: full partition walls erected at cellar sub dividing cellar into 2 apts with 3 pcs bathroom, toilet, sink, shower and kitchen space wih gas stove. solid partition wall erected inside 2 car garage and converted garage to a pray house remedy: obtain permit or return premises to prior legal condition
Jun 22, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active
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- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 5, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active
ECB violations · 26
- Class - 3
Work without a permit. observed at exposure#1, an illegal curb cut., obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition; obtain all permits
Jun 2, 2025 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.note:atoi,observed side roof ceiling in complete disrepair@exp4@this location.repair &/or replace.
Apr 19, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. re: prohibited fittings. at the time of my inspection 1:50pm on 5/18/16 at above address,i observed in cellar/basement newly installed gas appliance shut off
May 18, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. at the time of my inspection 1:50pm on 5/18/16 at above address i observed in basement/cellar boiler room newly installed gas hot water heater w/new gas water & flu connections. no permit on
May 18, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested. at the time 1:50pm of my inspection on 5/18/16 at the above address,i observed in basement/cellar boiler room newly installed gas hot water heater w/new
May 18, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. at the time of my inspection 1:50pm on 5/18/16 at above address i observed storage in boiler room near boiler & hot water being supplied to bldg due to utility
May 18, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: provide required corridor width - rear exterior fire escape exit blocked by chairs, wood strips, 2x4 folder awning etc. rmdy: remove all items blocking eg
Oct 29, 2013 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. work noted: 1-brick enclosure connecting house and garage; 2-on street side,brick up garage doors (2) and install two windows. rmdy: obtain permit or restore premise to prior legal condition.
Oct 29, 2013 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order ot file a certificate of correction with the dob.noted:no certificate of correction has beenfiled for nov 34298869m issued 6/29/01.rmdy: file certificate of corre
Feb 20, 2013 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34854362h issued on 8/13/10. for work w/o a permit: at cellarinstalled roughing,piping,wiring to support class'a' apt.
Oct 25, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm order contained in nov#34854362h issued on 8/13/10 status in default no compliance recorded for work w/o permit @ cellar installed roughing piping wiring partitions to support clas
Aug 3, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's to correct violating conditions noted in ecb nov#34878003m for work w/o a permit @ cellar.rem:comply w/the comm's order
May 17, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to comply w/comm order to obtain a permit. per vecb 34854362h, issued 8/13/2010 for work w/o a permit: @ cellar, installed roughing & piping to support class a apt including gas line... etc. remedy: comply
Oct 16, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. c/o #300525448 states premises to be legallyoccupied as 4 families w/cellar to be ordinary use, boiler room & rec
Aug 13, 2010 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. at time of inspection observed the illegal creationof class "a" dwelling unit at the cellar level w/o permits. illegal work noted: erection of full height partitions, installation of gas line
Aug 13, 2010 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit.@ time of insp observed @ garage located along east 9th st,the illegal installation of masonry brick walls (2)openings 8'x8'with approx 100sq ft of brick work closing off existing garage doors
Aug 13, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 2
(misc)bc1001.3failure to maintain egress clear & unobstructed @ time of inspection observed @ front of premises along ave n, the illegal parking of a mortar vehicle(a late model ford explorer black w/njs licens
Aug 13, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 2
Illegal use in a residential district @ time of insp observed @ front of premises along east 9th st,the illegal dead storage of a motor vehicle on concrete paved front yard.vehicle description noted:a 1993 merc
Aug 13, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 3
Work w/o a permit garage doors has been removed brick wall erected with 1 door approx 7 1/2x3 1/2 and 2 windows approx 2 1/2x1 1/2 installed w/o a permit remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior
Aug 20, 2008 · Penalty $500
Active - Hazardous
Plumbing work being done without plumbing permit unlicenced plumbing on site at time of inspection concrete ripped up laying undergroung piping for storm drains at rear and left sides of the house
Sep 4, 2002 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. building department records with indicate cellar legal use ordinary at time of inspection, 1 class a apartme
Jun 29, 2001 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: work noted: having cut foundation wall at side of building and create a entrance door to cellar. all partition walls const. in cellar creating 1 bedroom/ 3peice bathroom and kitchen with
Jun 29, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy:noted:two car garage is now converted to a pray house,observed 1 alter(2)3 tables,over 20 chairs,carpet on fl.window with ac unit.contrary to c
Jun 22, 2001 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Occpancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy#300525448:noted:cellar is sub-divided into 2 apts,front & rear.each with 3pcs bathroom,toilet,sink,shower,kitchen space with gas stove.living
Jun 22, 2001 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit:work noted :full partitions walls erected at cellar subdviding cellar into two apts. with 3pcs bathroom,toilet,sink,shower,kitchen space with gas stove.solid partition wall erected inside
Jun 22, 2001 · Penalty $500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit.wrk.noted:cast new concrete flr.at side of garage,at rear of premises approx.20ft long 13'-6"wide & 5 1/2"thick. rem:obtain permit
Jun 5, 2001 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 5, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 19, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 19, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 10, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 26, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 3, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Electric
No lighting
Nov 3, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 3, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 22, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Mold
Jun 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Jun 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Jun 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jun 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Jun 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 31, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Oct 18, 2010 · Apt 2ATTI
Close - General
Mold
Oct 18, 2010 · Apt 2ATTI
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2010 · Apt 2ATTI
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 12, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 2, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2.5
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,966 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 44
- Block / lot
- 6571 / 44
- Assessed value
- $436,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #322180, last renewed May 31, 2016.
Questions about 821 Avenue N
Who owns 821 Avenue N?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is David Malka.
Does 821 Avenue N have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 78 housing violations at this property.
Is 821 Avenue N 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 821 Avenue N built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 821 Avenue N?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.