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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
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 · 33
- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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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- BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing handle at metal entrance door to building.
May 17, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty north apt 2r. , section '' ''
Aug 13, 1987 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.