54 Knickerbocker Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03003-0012Map
Owner of record: Harrison-Knickerbocke
54 Knickerbocker Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 32 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Harrison-Knickerbocke. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 49
- ECB violations
- 49
- HPD complaints
- 29
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
HPD has not cited this building.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 0
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations · 49
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 17, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 1, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 9, 2018
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 25, 2018
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 3, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - active - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 29, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 16, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 10, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 29, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 19, 2009
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 23, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 3, 2009
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 23, 2008
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 31, 2008
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2008
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 2, 2007
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 22, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 22, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 4, 2004
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 4, 2003
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
3f2163
Apr 10, 2000
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. work noted: partitions erected at 3rd flr. rear to create separate apts for living space without a secondary means of egress remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore 3rd floor to prior legal condition
Dec 28, 1999
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 20, 1999
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 6, 1998
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
Dob violation - active - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Feb 7, 1996
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 25, 1991
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)remove access keys from hoistway doors (04)provide
Oct 11, 1988
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(35)repair all interlocks.(51)cease use of elevator until replace fuse on board and eliminated jumper
Oct 11, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 49
- Class - 2
Observed that the sign that was installed on the facade at exposure 2 was removed. however, remnants of the metal frame are still mounted the building, is loose and rocking back and forth. creating a hazardous
Feb 6, 2023 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 1
97x17:device still under a cease use order by nycdob.conditions for cease use have not been properly corrected and no reinspection of device has occurred.cease use conditions must be fixed and re-inspected.sche
May 17, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
16d06,97x10. 16d06-properly secure basement hoistway door/ recurring condition / 97x10-elevator out of service. restore to service so mandatory inspection can be performed.
Apr 25, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
97xx10,16d06,97x10,99bb05,98bb05,70o02,40o02,39o02,03l02,39o02,60x10. 97xx10-unsafe conditions of entire elevator device; 16d06-unsecured hoistway doors on bsmt 2 and 2nd floor; 97x10-restore to service; 99b
Feb 21, 2018 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 2
Illegal use in a manufacturing district. premises is located in a m1-1manufacturing. district and is currently arranged and occupied as a residential multiple dwelling w/units equipped and being used as class
Sep 10, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/an order(s) of the commissioner. at time of inspection observed premises illegally converted and altered to residential dwelling units contrary to the c/o,contrary to the alt 1 job 301779369
Sep 10, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o. c/o #41148 states premises is to be legally occupied as 4 stys w/light manufacturing. alt type 1 job #301779369 (which has been revoked) filed to change to use
Sep 10, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid c/o as per 28-118.3.1-28-118.3.2. alt type 1 job #301779369 issued to alter at all 4 flrs from light manufacturing use group 17 to artists lofts use group #9 &to obtain
Sep 10, 2011 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
50 hanging boiler flue pipes on outside of bldg in danger of falling no protection to public or property must remove all hanging flue pipes to remove hazardous condition all boilers removed and device number vo
Mar 8, 2010 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg & or appurtenances noted staircase (harrison pl) between roof & 4th flr tread with large piece missing. also metal doors to cellar (harrison pl sidewalk) severely sagging in causing tri
Apr 14, 2009
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Alteration of const work w/o a permit in manufacturing district for residential use noted apt 2f,3a,4h each with kitchen gas stove 3pc sink toilet shower/tub. remedy: discontinue illegal use.
Apr 14, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3303.4.6. storage of combustible equipment. noted: on first flr improper storage of acetylene tanks, not properly secured. remedy: comply w/codes.
Apr 14, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 2
Illegal use in a manufacturing district. noted: apts 2f,3a,4h/each occupied as residential class 'a' apt water, waste lines for tub/shower in bathroom (3 pcs) kitchen w/gas stove. in a m1-1 zoning district.
Apr 14, 2009 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain. missing fire stopping between flrs. noted: missing fire stopping around pipes, also large hole around ceiling. remedy: provide fire stopping.
Apr 14, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg and/or appurtenances. noted: staircase (harrison pl) between roof & 4th flr tread w/large pc missing. also metal doors to cellar (harrison pl) sidewalk severely sagging causing trip
Apr 14, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 1
Plumbing work w/o a permit. noted: apts 2f, 3a, 4h each installed water & waste lines for tub and shower in bathroom, also noted: each installed gas lines for stove in kitchen. remedy: obtain plumbing permit.
Apr 14, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 2
Illegal use in a manufacturing district noted apts 2f,3a,4h each occupied as residential class 'a' apt water & waste lines for tub/shower inbathroom,3pcs sink,toilet,kitchen with gas stove. in a m1-1 zoning dis
Apr 14, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain no fire stopping b/w flrs noted: missing fire stopping on all flrs around pipe penetrations large holes. remedy: providefire stopping.
Apr 14, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Plumbing c work w/o a permit noted: apts 2f,3a,4h each installed water& waste lines for tub & shower in bathrooms. also noted each installedgas lines for stove in kitchen. remedy: obtain permit or restore to
Apr 14, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Storage of combustible equipment noted on first flr improper storage of acetylene tank not properly secured. remedy: comply w/ nyc fire code
Apr 14, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide sidewalk shed where required.noted:at the exposure 1 & 4 they replace the existing metal frame windows approx 10'w x 10'heach & broken glass has fallen into the sidewalk creating hazardous
Oct 23, 2008 · Penalty $24,000
Active - Class - 1
"stop all work".failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations.altered bldg under construction under job #301779369 failure to safeguard the workers by leaving open floor areas
Oct 23, 2008 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. defects noted: third floor, knickerbocker avenue side w/swing-out window is missing arm/brace on south side & tiedw/wire to inside piping. third floor on knickerbocker side is missing
Feb 6, 2008 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
83x10.83x-11-02 1 rcny only elevator in bldg out of service so full inspection can be made by this dept.
Jun 20, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/an order of the dept to correct vio#34486271x,workw/o permit(alterations on 3 & 4)remedy:comply w/dept order 7 obtain permit
Nov 1, 2006 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain noted:metal sheeting at 1st flr warehouse ceiling vs pulling in danger of falling. also noted at time of insp water leaking from flr above into warehouse area where electrical equipment
Jun 3, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Noted:access denied violation written based upon no records of correction for ecb# 34486271x for work w/o a permit on 3rd & 4th flrs.remdy:comply with commissioners orders.call boro @ 718-802-3685 reinspection
Jun 3, 2006 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to post permit. note: not permit observe posted anywhere on bldg. remedy: obtain permit and post forthwith
Jul 12, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit note illegal construction work being done on third and fourth floors such as wood and metal framing plumbing electrical sheetrock taping and painting creating numerous rooms also at variou
Jul 12, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Plumbing work w/o a permit. note: on the 4th floor installed gas lines,waste lines and hot and cold water lines in bathroom and kitchen areas of eleven sections/rooms of said floor. the gas lines have been capp
May 17, 2005 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Non-hazardous
12n10/85u05/16r09/39o02/66z09/40t07/55y13/63m07/33o02/35q07/59m07/21r07/38o02/38q07/84o02 ii= second offense items. 16-r-09 hoistway doors locked from the outside 3rd fl and 4th fl. box covers on all interlock
Sep 20, 2004 · Penalty $350
Active - Non-hazardous
12x10,16a09,35k10,66z2,84t07,40t07,40w07,39r09,58y13,59x10,55y02,44o02,63m07,41g11,85bb05,60h10,69m07. 16-a-illegal cylinder lock 4 flr 84-t window shaftway signs 39-r-no storage 63-m-id mr equipment.41-g-repla
Sep 1, 2004 · Penalty $350
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain interior bldg wall.note in staircase on knickerbocker ave side are vertical and horizontal cracks approx 1/2" wide from 2nd to 4th floor at various locations.remedy:maintain bldg forthwith
Aug 20, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
83x10/40m11/59x10/39o02/55o02/56o02/66o02/55y13/55u15/41u15/60u15/05m07 55,44,60, n.y.c. id tags. 83x restore to service, 05m rear car gate missing call 212 566-5539 when item #05 m is repaired.
Aug 9, 2004 · Penalty $180
Active - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans - plumbing.at time of inspection.approved plans showed a toilet,1 lavatory and a kitchenette.in the bathroom saw a two inch wasteline with a two inch trap,ventlines and w
Jul 26, 2004 · Penalty $250
Active - Hazardous
11d6/85b5/60h10/40m7/22h10/63m7/59b7/36d6/12b7/66z02/39#9 cease use 60- wire to reverse phase relay are bare 22- roller on arms 63- main line, machine,controller 36- skylight grating in overhead 39-non-elevator
Jul 16, 2004 · Penalty $500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permot. note. at north side of building on first floor a window approx. 3'x 3' illegally erected in brick north. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or obtain a permit to restore to prior legal
Jun 26, 2004 · Penalty $500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply with stop work order #060304c03 br03 issued 6/03/04.remedy: comply with stop work order call dob before returning to work 718 802 3685.
Jun 4, 2004 · Penalty $1,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to post permit noted no permit posted at any location at site remedy:post permit as required
Jun 3, 2004 · Penalty $130
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plan at premises at inspection note at 4thfloor partitions wall erected to create 11 seprate spaces each with r ough plumbing for kitchen area and bathroom stop all work make safe
Jun 3, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
16a9/35k10/66z2/83x10/84t7 16) altered hoistway door. remove t-shape key device from hoistway door. hoistway door should be as per code. 35)rusted pipes and wire box in hoistway 60) water/diet in pits 83)
Apr 26, 2004 · Penalty $180
Active - Non-hazardous
83x10,40m07,09i11,85bb05,66p16,69p16,71p16,72p16. 83-x-restore device to service 40-m-provide machine room door to code.09-i-replace worn areas of car floor.unable to do a complete inspection car in pit,no acce
Mar 30, 2004 · Penalty $880
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit noted at 4th floor bathroom walls and sink have been removed electrical work by cabel cut by cb box, box open stop allwork make area safe remedy:obtain permit call dob @ 8023685 before ret
Mar 22, 2004 · Penalty $500
Active - Hazardous
Cease use. 02m07,05l10,12x10,16p10,16l10,16b10,34q03,21q03,39o02,39y02,40m07,51o02,52o02,55y02,58y13,58l11,59x10,69m07,69m07,71k10,72b01,52h14,39k09,83o02,41g11. 05-l,counter weight unsecured. 16-d-l bstm hatch
Feb 9, 2004 · Penalty $500
Active - Hazardous
Ailure to provide refined means of egress from everyfloor. note: partitions erected at 3rd story rear to create apartment. obstructing the rear stairway for secondary means of egress. remedy: remove all
Dec 28, 1999 · Penalty $480
Active - Hazardous
Work without a permit . work noted: partitions erected at 3rd floor rear to create separate apts. for living spce without secondary means ofegress. remedy : obtain a permit if feasible, of restore 3rd floor to
Dec 28, 1999 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o #41148. illegal occuoancy noted section of 3rd floor converted from factory to apartment . bathroom , bedrooms, and living room observed with stove, fridge, sink, a
Dec 16, 1999 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
75u 57o 50o 74o 35o 18q 31q 58o 59o 74d 47i 05l 74 0 02 clean car top 18 q 03 covers on interlocks 74-d -06 secure all door lock wiring
Jan 13, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
05l,06l,11l,35o,57o,73#,74l,373 five year test & file elv3 #74 car flooring
Sep 5, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 15, 2012 · Apt 1K
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 3I
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 3I
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 3I
Close - General
Mold
Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 3I
Close - General
Mold
Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 3I
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 3I
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 3I
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 3I
Close - General
Mold
Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 3I
Close
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- General
Floor
Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 3I
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Jun 2, 2010 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 30, 2010 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 4, 2010 · Apt 2E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 16, 2009 · Apt 3D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 14, 2009 · Apt 3D
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 9, 2009 · Apt 3J
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 9, 2009 · Apt 3J
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 9, 2009 · Apt 3J
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 9, 2009 · Apt 3J
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 9, 2009 · Apt 3J
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 9, 2009 · Apt 3J
Close - General
Windows
Apr 30, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 23, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 23, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2004 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 22, 2004 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 28, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 7, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 32
- Building area
- 40,760 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,190 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-1
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3003 / 12
- Assessed value
- $2,631,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 54 Knickerbocker Avenue
Who owns 54 Knickerbocker Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Harrison-Knickerbocke.
Does 54 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 54 Knickerbocker Avenue 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 54 Knickerbocker Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 54 Knickerbocker Avenue?
It has 32 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.