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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 48

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • 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

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    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
  • B

    Provide wire glass in vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit the vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 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 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
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story

    Dec 15, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at building entrance door

    Jul 28, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening a key operated double cylinder lock at entrance door to building , 1st story

    Apr 17, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective 2nd tread down at public hall stairs to bulkhead er1

    Sep 20, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rat feces 2 sty apt il.

    Jan 12, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

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
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.