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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

Concern
6 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 · 78

  • 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
  • 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 20, 2025

    Open — Info 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
  • 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 29, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • 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 8, 2024

    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.

    Nov 22, 2023

    Open — Info 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 21, 2023

    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.

    Nov 14, 2022

    Open — Info 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 23, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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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 23, 2022

    Open — Info 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 7, 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.

    Apr 7, 2021

    Open — Info 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 29, 2019

    Open — Info 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 15, 2018

    Open — Info 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.

    Nov 17, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 1flr, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 20, 2016 · Apt 1FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar

    Apr 20, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 7, 2015

    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.

    Feb 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 2fl, 2nd story

    Jul 13, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly secure the loose apartment entrance door frame .

    Jun 29, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked boiler room at cellar

    Oct 22, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.