181 Knickerbocker Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03166-0002Map
Owner of record: Emilio Realty Corp
181 Knickerbocker Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Emilio Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 1 of the 48 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 48
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 101
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 48
- 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 - 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
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 - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cable wires tied to drop ladder at 1st stack from east at building north. at fire escape
Dec 10, 2021
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.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 30, 2019 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide wire glass in vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 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 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 - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story
Dec 15, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall. in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at building entrance door
Jul 28, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation - steam riser and steam radiator in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north
Mar 7, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit -- the upper and lower sash at window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north
Mar 7, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit -- the upper and lower sash at window in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north
Mar 7, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color -- ceiling - north wall - and south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north
Mar 7, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective -- vinyl tile and wood floor in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north
Mar 7, 2014 · 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 kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north
Mar 7, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 25, 2013 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ....radiator shut off valve, south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 25, 2013 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ....counter balances at lower sash at 1st window from east at south in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 25, 2013 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ....counter balances at lower sash at both windows, west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 25, 2013 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing. in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2013 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2013 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2013 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2013 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 8, 2013 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 8, 2013 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances at lower window sashes in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 8, 2013 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 8, 2013 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 8, 2013 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 8, 2013 · 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 kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 8, 2013 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening a key operated double cylinder lock at entrance door to building , 1st story
Apr 17, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes at rear consisting of a.c. and household items at fire escape, 3rd story
Apr 17, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2011 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2011 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective 2nd tread down at public hall stairs to bulkhead er1
Sep 20, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system vestibule 1 sty public hall & boiler room door.
Sep 6, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rat feces 2 sty apt il.
Jan 12, 1989
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration dumbwaiter shaft doors bricked over at all door public hall cellar to roof opening.
Feb 26, 1986
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 7
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 31, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. i observed in cellar gas work was cut out & installed new gas work for apt 3l line also on 4r apt installed gas union topping off 4r line supplying gas to outsie units. no permits to do gas
Jan 16, 2019 · Penalty $2,530
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. i observed in cellar gas unions on gas pipe. also having futures on gas pipe. on wsaste lines using (ferco)couplings in cellar. remedy: repair & replace.
Jan 16, 2019 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested. i observed in cellar for 3l gas line work on line was performed & was not tested. also 4r gas line unions installed & pipe to supply gas to units outside.
Jan 16, 2019 · Penalty $2,530
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted: 1-insall awning apprx 10'wide x 3'overhang x 5'high with inscription c&h pawnbroker corp at front and "casa de empeno" at both sides. it is rectangular made of metal; 2-two 15'high x 2
Dec 28, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted: metal awning,apprx 10'wide x 4'overhang x 4'high,with inscription "we buy and sell gold". attached to awning is a canopy "approx 10'long x 4'wide x 5'high,with inscription "canelo's"
Dec 28, 2015
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted: renovation at 4 story in apartment 4l as floows open bathroom floor notech section of floor joists to accomdate waste line and pipes for new bath tub etc reduing the integrity
Jun 26, 2002 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
Failture to maintain adequate housekeeping:defect is: accumulation of construction material consist of wood studs corner bends, bx cable and new windows is stored at the 4th story hallway obstructing egress of
Jun 26, 2002 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Non-hazardous
49a-49b. 49a-to pipe safty down to ground. 49b-to seal around chiway with ement.
Jul 24, 2001 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 3I
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 3I
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 3I
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 3I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close
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- Safety
Fire escape
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 24, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 24, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Nov 24, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Nov 24, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 24, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 25, 2019 · Apt 4R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 10, 2019 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 7, 2019 · Apt 4R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 14, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 14, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 14, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 14, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 5, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 5, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 5, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 5, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Windows
Mar 5, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Windows
Mar 5, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Mar 5, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 5, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 15, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 7,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3166 / 2
- Assessed value
- $470,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #310252, last renewed Oct 8, 2025.
Questions about 181 Knickerbocker Avenue
Who owns 181 Knickerbocker Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Emilio Realty Corp.
Does 181 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.
Is 181 Knickerbocker Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 181 Knickerbocker Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 181 Knickerbocker Avenue?
It has 6 residential units and 8 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.