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158 Knickerbocker Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03158-0033Map

Owner of record: Assembly Of Christian Churches- Eastern Dist. INC

158 Knickerbocker Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Assembly Of Christian Churches- Eastern Dist. INC. HPD has recorded 52 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
52
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
13

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 52

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 20, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 29, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 30, 2019

    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 18, 2018

    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 24, 2017

    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 10, 2016

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 22, 2006 · Apt 3L

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd door from east at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 22, 2006 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, west wall, north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 22, 2006 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, ceiling, north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 22, 2006 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from east at south wall door frame in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 22, 2006 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door lock at south in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 22, 2006 · Apt 3L

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective door at south in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 22, 2006 · Apt 3L

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 22, 2006 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) south wall, east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 22, 2006 · Apt 3L

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, south wall, west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 22, 2006 · Apt 3L

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from east at south wall door, east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 22, 2006 · Apt 3L

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires north wall 1 sty public hall

    Mar 23, 1999

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceilings on 1st and 2nd stys public halls

    Mar 23, 1999

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over 3 sty public hall scuttle and skylight recesses

    Mar 23, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 3 sty public hall to roof

    Mar 23, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty apt 3r located at apt 3r

    Mar 23, 1999 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable 3 sty apt 3r muniz located at apt 3r

    Mar 23, 1999 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity supplying light fixtures ceilings all stys public hall

    Mar 23, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing balusters 3 sty public hall.

    Jul 22, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-12.01 adm code remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint walls & ceilings 3 sty east apt 3r front center room & bathroom muniz 381 8175. located at apt 3r

    Jul 22, 1987 · Apt 3R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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 east apt 3r. located at apt 3r

    Jul 22, 1987 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-20.07 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty east apt 3r. located at apt 3r

    Jul 22, 1987 · Apt 3R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-20.07 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty west apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    Jul 22, 1987 · Apt 3L

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings thru out 3 sty west apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    Jul 22, 1987 · Apt 3L

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock entrance door 2 sty east apt 2r. located at apt 2r

    Jul 22, 1987 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-20.07 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty west apt 2l. located at apt 2l

    Jul 22, 1987 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 2 sty west apt 2l. located at apt 2l

    Jul 22, 1987 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and cement north at chimney roof south east.

    Jul 22, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling cellar front.

    Jul 22, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-16.01 adm code provide suitable tight cover for the handhole opening of trap cellar rear.

    Jul 22, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 3 sty public hall.

    Jul 22, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Jul 22, 1987

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 12

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 24, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 4, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 19, 2006 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 19, 2006 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 19, 2006 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 19, 2006 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Apr 19, 2006 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 19, 2006 · Apt 3L

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 26, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 26, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 25, 2005 · 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
Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
4,875 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
34
Block / lot
3158 / 33
Assessed value
$540,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #339164, last renewed Dec 27, 2019.

Questions about 158 Knickerbocker Avenue

Who owns 158 Knickerbocker Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Assembly Of Christian Churches- Eastern Dist. INC.

Does 158 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 52 housing violations at this property.

Is 158 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 158 Knickerbocker Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 158 Knickerbocker Avenue?

It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.

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