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156 Knickerbocker Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03158-0032Map

Owner of record: Ymys LLC

156 Knickerbocker Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ymys LLC. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 1 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
33
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
25

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 33

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof .. at public hall, 3rd story

    May 22, 2014

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 4, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 4, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at entrance door to apt located at apt 2l, 2nd story

    Jun 4, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing handle at metal entrance door to building.

    May 17, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 26, 2007 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at door in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 26, 2007 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 26, 2007 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 26, 2007 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 26, 2007 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 26, 2007 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances upper and lower window sashes in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 26, 2007 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 26, 2007 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story

    Jul 16, 2007 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents evidence of rat droppings in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story

    Jul 16, 2007 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story

    Jul 16, 2007 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story

    Jul 16, 2007 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance upper and lower sash windows in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story

    Jul 16, 2007 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty south apt 2l. located at apt 2l

    Aug 13, 1987 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty south apt 2l. located at apt 2l

    Aug 13, 1987 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty north apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Aug 13, 1987 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty apt 3 south. , section '' ''

    Jul 22, 1987 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty apt 3 south. , section '' ''

    Jul 22, 1987 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 4, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 20, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 24, 2012 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 19, 2012 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 12, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 12, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 4, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 4, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 10, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 2, 2007 · Apt 2L

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 13, 2007 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 12, 2005 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 12, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 7, 2004 · Apt 2-R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 6, 2004 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 6, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 6, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 16, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
5
Building area
4,875 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
34
Block / lot
3158 / 32
Assessed value
$540,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #349452, last renewed Jul 28, 2026.

Questions about 156 Knickerbocker Avenue

Who owns 156 Knickerbocker Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ymys LLC.

Does 156 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.

Is 156 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 156 Knickerbocker Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 156 Knickerbocker Avenue?

It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.