Does 8635 21st Avenue, Brooklyn have HPD violations?

Yes, 8635 21st Avenue, Brooklyn currently has 22 open HPD housing violations: 0 Class A (non-hazardous), 6 Class B (hazardous), and 16 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated September 20, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 8635 21st Avenue, Brooklyn received?

8635 21st Avenue, Brooklyn has received 107 complaints in the last 12 months and 2 in the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is HEAT/HOT WATER with 75 complaints.

Is 8635 21st Avenue, Brooklyn safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 8635 21st Avenue, Brooklyn has a CRITICAL RISK safety rating. The building has 16 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations and should be investigated carefully before signing a lease.

What are the most common complaints at 8635 21st Avenue, Brooklyn?

The most common complaints filed at 8635 21st Avenue, Brooklyn in the last 12 months are: 1. HEAT/HOT WATER (75 complaints), 2. UNSANITARY CONDITION (16 complaints), 3. PLUMBING (8 complaints).

Are there Class C violations at 8635 21st Avenue, Brooklyn?

Yes. 8635 21st Avenue, Brooklyn currently has 16 Class C violations, which are classified as immediately hazardous by NYC HPD. These require urgent landlord certification of correction.

When was the last complaint filed at 8635 21st Avenue, Brooklyn?

The most recent 311 complaint at 8635 21st Avenue, Brooklyn was filed on September 18, 2026. In total, 253 complaints have been filed since January 2024. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 8635 21st Avenue, Brooklyn?

8635 21st Avenue, Brooklyn currently has 22 open HPD violations: 0 Class A (non-hazardous), 6 Class B (hazardous), and 16 Class C (immediately hazardous). Class C violations are immediately hazardous and require urgent remediation by the landlord under NYC housing code. Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data.

Is 8635 21st Avenue, Brooklyn a good building to rent?

8635 21st Avenue, Brooklyn has 16 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. Prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Who do I contact about violations at 8635 21st Avenue, Brooklyn?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 8635 21st Avenue, Brooklyn, contact NYC's Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) by calling 311 or visiting hpd.nyc.gov. Tenants can file a new complaint via the 311 mobile app or website. For free legal assistance, contact Housing Court Answers (212-962-4795), MFY Legal Services, or Housing Rights Initiative.

8635 21st Avenue, Brooklyn

📍 Bensonhurst, Brooklyn Built 1962 120 units Class D7 Residential

Registered to ADAM PARKOFF LLC HPD registration · updated monthly

CRITICAL RISK

22 Open Violations

16C 6B

107 Complaints (12 mo) ↓ down vs prior year

2 Last 30 Days

Renting here? This building has 16 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

Last 30 Days

Last 90 Days

107

Last 365 Days

✅ Complaints are down 55% compared to the previous 6 months.

🐀 27 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

HEAT/HOT WATER

75(70%)

UNSANITARY CONDITION

16(15%)

PLUMBING

8(7%)

WATER LEAK

3(3%)

PAINT/PLASTER

3(3%)

DOOR/WINDOW

2(2%)

📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)

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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

1 Inspections on Record

Passed Most Recent Result

2017-09-08 Most Recent Date

2017-09-08 Initial Passed

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

0 Class A

6 Class B

16 Class C

Driving this immediately hazardous rating

Class C Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash at window 1st from east in the… 2026-08-30

Class C Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash at window 3rd from east in the… 2026-08-30

See all 22 violations ▼

Class C § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER SASH AT WINDOW 1ST FROM EAST IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 6M, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST

2026-08-30 ▼

Violation ID: #19177300

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-30T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER SASH AT WINDOW 1ST FROM EAST IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 6M, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST

Class C § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER SASH AT WINDOW 3RD FROM EAST IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 6M, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST

2026-08-30 ▼

Violation ID: #19177303

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-30T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER SASH AT WINDOW 3RD FROM EAST IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 6M, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST

Class C § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 6M, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST

2026-08-30 ▼

Violation ID: #19177306

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-30T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 6M, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7F, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2026-06-10 ▼

Violation ID: #18995572

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-10T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7F, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7F, 7th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2025-10-29 ▼

Violation ID: #18333629

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7F, 7th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7F, 7th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2025-10-29 ▼

Violation ID: #18333630

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7F, 7th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class C § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING WOOD WEDGE JAMMED AND OBSTRUCTED ENTRANCE DOOR TO PUBLIC HALL 1ST FROM SOUTH AT WEST, AT CELLAR, SECTION ''SOUTH''

2025-03-28 ▼

Violation ID: #17789594

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING WOOD WEDGE JAMMED AND OBSTRUCTED ENTRANCE DOOR TO PUBLIC HALL 1ST FROM SOUTH AT WEST, AT CELLAR, SECTION ''SOUTH''

Class C § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING MASONRY BLOCK SETTED AND OBSTRUCTED ENTRANCE DOOR TO PARKING LOT 1ST FROM NORTH AT EAST, AT CELLAR, SECTION ''SOUTH''

2025-03-28 ▼

Violation ID: #17789596

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING MASONRY BLOCK SETTED AND OBSTRUCTED ENTRANCE DOOR TO PARKING LOT 1ST FROM NORTH AT EAST, AT CELLAR, SECTION ''SOUTH''

2025-03-09 ▼

Violation ID: #17748076

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-03-09T00:00:00.000

Class C § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING WOOD WEDGE JAMMED FIRE DOOR 1ST FROM SOUTH AT WEST, ,IN THE SOUTH SECTIONS, AT CELLAR

2025-01-22 ▼

Violation ID: #17639399

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-01-22T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING WOOD WEDGE JAMMED FIRE DOOR 1ST FROM SOUTH AT WEST, ,IN THE SOUTH SECTIONS, AT CELLAR

Class C § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING TABLE SETTED AND OBSTRUCTED ENTRANCE DOOR TO LAUNDRY ROOM, IN WEST CENTER SECTIONS PUBLIC HALL, AT CELLAR

2024-12-05 ▼

Violation ID: #17511707

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-12-05T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING TABLE SETTED AND OBSTRUCTED ENTRANCE DOOR TO LAUNDRY ROOM, IN WEST CENTER SECTIONS PUBLIC HALL, AT CELLAR

Class C § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 7E, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH''

2024-12-05 ▼

Violation ID: #17511705

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-12-05T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 7E, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH''

Class C § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING TABLE SETTED AND OBSTRUCTED ENTRANCE DOOR TO LAUNDRY ROOM, AT CELLAR, SECTION ''SOUTH''

2024-12-02 ▼

Violation ID: #17495788

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-12-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING TABLE SETTED AND OBSTRUCTED ENTRANCE DOOR TO LAUNDRY ROOM, AT CELLAR, SECTION ''SOUTH''

Class C § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES SPRINGS, IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2P, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH''

2024-11-22 ▼

Violation ID: #17438259

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-11-22T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES SPRINGS, IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2P, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH''

Class C § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOUSE ARTICLES AT DOOR TO LAUNDRY ROOM, IN SOUTH SECTIONS AT CELLAR

2024-11-22 ▼

Violation ID: #17438260

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-11-22T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOUSE ARTICLES AT DOOR TO LAUNDRY ROOM, IN SOUTH SECTIONS AT CELLAR

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3G, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-11-01 ▼

Violation ID: #17389665

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-11-01T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3G, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN WASTE LINE AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6M, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST

2026-08-30 ▼

Violation ID: #19177301

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-30T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN WASTE LINE AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6M, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6M, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST

2026-08-30 ▼

Violation ID: #19177302

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-30T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6M, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST

Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY 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 6M, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST

2026-08-30 ▼

Violation ID: #19177304

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-30T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY 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 6M, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST

Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6M, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST

2026-08-30 ▼

Violation ID: #19177305

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-30T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6M, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT 2ND AND 3RD WINDOW RECESS FROM NORTH AT EAST IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 7N, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2025-10-25 ▼

Violation ID: #18330744

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-25T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT 2ND AND 3RD WINDOW RECESS FROM NORTH AT EAST IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 7N, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT 2ND AND 3RD WINDOW RECESS FROM NORTH AND EAST IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 7N, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2025-10-25 ▼

Violation ID: #18330755

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-25T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT 2ND AND 3RD WINDOW RECESS FROM NORTH AND EAST IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 7N, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

Neighborhood Comparison

How 8635 21st Avenue, Brooklyn compares to other tracked buildings in Bensonhurst in the last 12 months.

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 16 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 107 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of September 20, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: September 20, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

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