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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 52
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 29, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 22, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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.
Apr 9, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 30, 2019
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 18, 2018
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 24, 2017
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 10, 2016
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires north wall 1 sty public hall
Mar 23, 1999
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over 3 sty public hall scuttle and skylight recesses
Mar 23, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable 3 sty apt 3r muniz located at apt 3r
Mar 23, 1999 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity supplying light fixtures ceilings all stys public hall
Mar 23, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Apr 11, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing balusters 3 sty public hall.
Jul 22, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 east apt 3r. located at apt 3r
Jul 22, 1987 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 2 sty west apt 2l. located at apt 2l
Jul 22, 1987 · Apt 2L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling cellar front.
Jul 22, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-16.01 adm code provide suitable tight cover for the handhole opening of trap cellar rear.
Jul 22, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
Show 2 more ↓
- 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
Show 3 more ↓
- 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
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.