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21 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

5
DOB Complaints
173
311 Housing Calls
196
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

27
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 27% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 21 Pennsylvania Avenue

21 Pennsylvania Avenue is a 4-story, 20-unit residential building constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Ben Schwadel. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with particularly significant plumbing and safety concerns emerging in 2025. Recent complaints in June 2025 regarding plumbing issues (sink and radiator problems) and a smoke detector concern were not able to be inspected by HPD inspectors due to access issues, though a previous plumbing complaint from June 2025 resulted in violations being issued.

The building has a documented history of boiler problems, with six complaints between 2021-2025, including an active ECB violation from 2021 regarding multiple boiler-related safety issues with a $625 penalty. Multiple housing maintenance code violations were noted in late 2024, particularly in apartment 13, including issues with locks, pest infestation, and bathroom fixtures. The property has faced persistent pest control challenges, including rodent activity as recently as July 2025, despite prior bait applications in 2023 and 2024. Monthly rodent inspections have consistently reported rat activity, particularly prominent in 2023 and 2025.

Additional concerns have been documented regarding building safety and habitability, with violations related to fire safety (smoke detector issues), entryway doors, and water-related problems. However, several recent HPD inspections have found conditions not violating housing laws, including complaints about walls, ceilings, and floors in May 2025. The building's bedbug reporting history (2019-2024) shows no documented infestations, suggesting effective management of this particular pest issue. While the property has undergone various inspections and received multiple violations, it appears that many issues are being addressed through standard corrective processes, though access issues during recent inspections have hindered some evaluations of ongoing concerns.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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21 Pennsylvania Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building's risk level is typical for buildings in Cypress Hills.

Building Characteristics

Total units 20
Year built 1930
Total area 15664 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

5
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
196
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
173
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
9
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
3
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
4
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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21 Pennsylvania Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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21 Pennsylvania Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 21 Pennsylvania Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-06-102025-07-18Plumbing-Basin/sinkEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-102025-07-18Safety-Smoke DetectorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-102025-07-18Plumbing-RadiatorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-012025-06-05Plumbing-Basin/sinkEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-112025-05-20Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 21 Pennsylvania Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-12-16BCloseNone13§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK AT UPPER AND LOWER SASH AT FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW AT SOUTH WALL. IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 13, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-16BCloseNone3§ 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 3, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-11-20BCloseNone13§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 13, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-11-20BCloseNone13§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ROTTED PLYWOOD SIDE PANEL AT WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 13, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-11-20CCloseNone13HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 13, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-12-03T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 21 Pennsylvania Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-10 21:39PLUMBINGBASIN/SINKClosedHPD
2025-06-10 21:39SAFETYSMOKE DETECTORClosedHPD
2025-06-10 21:39PLUMBINGRADIATORClosedHPD
2025-06-01 13:41PLUMBINGBASIN/SINKClosedHPD
2025-05-11 06:22PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 21 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-02-26CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2025-03-11Oath Violation Served (2025-03-11)
39483212024-02-22CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2024-02-27No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-02-27)
39089062023-06-09CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2023-06-16Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2023-06-16)
38892192023-01-11CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2023-01-18Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2023-01-18)
37960972021-05-06CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2021-05-10Oath Violation Served (2021-05-10)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 21 Pennsylvania Avenue.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 21 Pennsylvania Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-050002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-110002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-290002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-210002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-210002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 21 Pennsylvania Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-22InitialRat Activity
2024-05-15BAITBait applied
2023-12-05BAITBait applied
2023-10-30ComplianceRat Activity
2023-09-11InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 21 Pennsylvania Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 21 Pennsylvania Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 21 Pennsylvania Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-05-1039040827HRDA PENNSYLVANIA LLCIN APT#17 POTTERTON BOILER NOT OPERATING AUTOMATICALLY FOR HEAT/INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER/REMOTE SWITCH MISSING OUTSIDE BOILER ROOM/ROOM LIGHT DEFECT/STORAGE/WIRES EXPOSED/BACKFLOW DISCHARGE DEFECTIVE/BOTH SAFETYACTIVE625.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 21 Pennsylvania Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 21 Pennsylvania Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 21 Pennsylvania Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 21 Pennsylvania Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 21 Pennsylvania Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 21 Pennsylvania Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 21 Pennsylvania Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 21 Pennsylvania Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 21 Pennsylvania Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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