8411 21st Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The four-story, 34-unit residential building at 8411 21st Avenue in Bensonhurst, owned by Simy Graus and constructed in 1924, has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, in April 2025, there were simultaneous complaints regarding electrical lighting issues and a slow water leak, both of which were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) but found not to violate housing laws. The building has a documented history of violations and complaints, including a 2019 sewage issue that HPD could not inspect.

That same year, a safety violation was recorded for an uncovered electrical outlet in the first-floor public hall, which was certified as corrected by August 2019. Two significant Department of Buildings (DOB) violations from late 2018 regarding occupancy discrepancies and a 2021 active violation related to energy efficiency score display requirements also stand out. The building's bedbug reporting history is notably clean, with no reported infestations or eradications from 2019 through 2024, indicating effective pest management.

The property has had multiple inspection and complaint resolution processes, with the most recent issues in 2025 being classified as non-emergency situations. While there have been various maintenance issues requiring attention over the years, most recent complaints have been resolved or closed without finding violations. The building continues to maintain documentation of its compliance with housing maintenance codes and bedbug reporting requirements, with no recent patterns of recurring issues in any particular area.