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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

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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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

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  • 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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.