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172 Knickerbocker Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03165-0027Map

Owner of record: 170 Knickerbocker LLC

172 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 170 Knickerbocker LLC. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on November 27, 2023.

HPD violations
29
DOB violations
29
ECB violations
17
HPD complaints
114

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 27, 2023

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 · 29

  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at cellar

    May 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at cellar

    May 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective cellar entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    May 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at boiler room entrance at cellar

    May 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood cornice at building front

    May 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of construction material at balcony at west at fire escape, 3rd story

    May 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Sep 4, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit the building entrance door at north , 1st story

    Sep 4, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 4, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jun 4, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of gate installed on exterior side of window frame protruding onto balcony, hindering egress at fire escape at east , 2nd story

    May 21, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at building at front areaway

    Mar 27, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at building front at fire escape

    Dec 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint balconies at all stories at building front at fire escape

    Dec 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 4th from bottom at 2nd story balcony at building front at fire escape

    Dec 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods drop ladder out of guide rods at fire escape building front

    Nov 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at north fire escape

    Nov 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jan 27, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 27, 2012 · Apt 2R

    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 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 27, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at front (north) at 1st fire escape from north, 2nd story

    Jan 27, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition building converted from 3 apts to eight apts.

    Feb 20, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling 2 sty north apt 2l 2nd room from front santiago no phone er1 018123. , section '' ''

    Jan 18, 1991 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Jul 22, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint front fire escapes all stys all parts.

    Sep 13, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 29

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 13, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 13, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work immediately obtain permit

    Jan 26, 2012

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 - dismissed

ECB violations · 17

  • Class - 2

    Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 30000071106n0001 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report fo

    Jul 1, 2025 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35126922h issued on 10/24/15 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.note:no document filed for wo

    Mar 12, 2017 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35126922h issued on 10/24/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. work w/o a permit;garage openings converted to glass & aluminu

    Dec 8, 2016 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov#35126922h issued on10/24/15 &to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 &1rcny 102-01.for work w/o a permit.rem:comply w.c

    Jul 13, 2016 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35126922h issued on 10/24/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. no complaince recorded,no related permits obtained. remedy: co

    May 28, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35126922h issued on 10/24/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. work w/o a permit. garage opening converted to glass & aluminu

    Apr 20, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35126923j issued on 10/24/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Apr 6, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35126932h issued on 10/24/15 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply w/comm's &/or file a cert of correction

    Mar 12, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35126922h issued on 10/14/15 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply w/comm's order &/or file a cert of corr

    Mar 12, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35126923j issued on 10/24/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Jan 19, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35126932h issued on 10/24/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. work on garage w/o permit. no permit has been issued to remedy

    Jan 19, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/out a permit.work noted:@time of insp garage openings have beenconverted to glass & aluminum store fronts.new electric panel & wiringthroughout.installed gas heater & gas piping.new door openings created

    Oct 24, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occpancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.defect noted:@ time of insp c of o #13340 states bldg to be occupied as a garage.bldg now occupied as a bar & restaurant.rem:discontinue ille

    Oct 24, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons of property affected by construction ops. noted: construction work done on front exterior of bldg. w/use ofmanlift (haulette) stored on street w/boom fully extended over pedest

    May 21, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and dob records 3 story class 'a' apt subdived into 2 apts remedy:discontinue illegal use of amended cofo

    Feb 20, 2009

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. cracks & missing bricks above role down gate at east wall. remedy:repair defect noted.

    Jul 11, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. noted: at rear of premises thewall is open cracked and partially collapsed at front wall the wall isbulging, cracked and mortar is missing. remedy: maintain exterior bldg

    Mar 4, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 25, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 25, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 25, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 19, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 29, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    May 29, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 29, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 29, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 29, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 9, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 9, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 9, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 9, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 9, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 14, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 14, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 14, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 14, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 14, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 14, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 14, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 14, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 14, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 29, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 14, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 14, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 14, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 4, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 19, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 30, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 26, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 5, 2014 · Apt 3L

    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 (S9)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
5,500 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
34
Block / lot
3165 / 27
Assessed value
$623,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #349552, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.

Questions about 172 Knickerbocker Avenue

Who owns 172 Knickerbocker Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 170 Knickerbocker LLC.

Does 172 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.

Is 172 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 172 Knickerbocker Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 172 Knickerbocker Avenue?

It has 4 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.