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
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 · 29
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story
Nov 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at cellar
May 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at cellar
May 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at boiler room entrance at cellar
May 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood cornice at building front
May 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit the building entrance door at north , 1st story
Sep 4, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.