8410 21st Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

8410 21st Avenue is a 4-story, 16-unit New Law Tenement building located in Bensonhurst and owned by J & R 168 Realty Inc., constructed in 1915. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues during 2023-2025, with multiple building-wide complaints filed through 311, particularly in early 2025 when three emergency complaints were logged within January-February.

The building experienced several infrastructure problems that have since been addressed, including violations related to a leaking roof, loose light fixture, and various ceiling repair needs in the 4th-story public hall documented in May 2023. These violations, along with others regarding door and window issues, were all properly certified as corrected. The building faced significant safety compliance concerns in 2019, with violations issued for obstructed fire escapes and debris accumulation that resulted in fines, though these were later resolved.

Earlier complaints about egress issues were documented in 2018-2020, including locked/blocked conditions that warranted Oath violations. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported infestations between 2019-2024, and passed rodent inspections in 2016 and 2017, indicating active pest management. While the building has an established history of maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heat and infrastructure systems, most recent complaints have been resolved promptly, though the recurring nature of the heating issues in early 2025 raises concerns about the consistency of system performance.