179 Knickerbocker Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03166-0003Map

179 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 David Lebland LLC.. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on November 29, 2024.

HPD violations: 13
DOB violations: 12
ECB violations: 1
HPD complaints: 76

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Nov 29, 2024

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 · 13

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
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Dec 13, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at lower level in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 3rd story balcony at building rear at fire escape
Jan 11, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots and plastic bucket at 2nd story balcony at building rear at fire escape
Jan 11, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor bulged about 6 inches above level, in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 27, 2020 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed

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CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at cooking range in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 27, 2020 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 4, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall
Jun 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 12

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Stop all work,make safe only,call the dob at 718-802-3685 for full res cind
Jul 22, 2008
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 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
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

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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
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

Class - 2
Repair water leak in basement apartment,from fluepipe,seal all holes in boiler room,seal louver on door to next room,no exposed wires, maintain boiler; correct all violations & send in certificate of correction
Jan 12, 2023 · Penalty $312
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 4, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
May 18, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 10, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 10, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 10, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close
Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Jan 10, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close
Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 10, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close

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Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 20, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 20, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 20, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 3B
Close
Outside building
Roofing
Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 3B
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 24, 2020 · Apt 2B
Close
General
Cooking gas
Oct 24, 2020 · Apt 2B
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close
Electric
Lighting
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close
Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close
Door/window
Door
Jun 17, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 1, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 18, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 5, 2011 · Apt 4F
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 5, 2011 · Apt 4F
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 5, 2011 · Apt 4F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2009 · Apt 4F
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 3, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 11, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 30, 2009 · Apt 4B
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 2, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 23, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 23, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close
Electric
Wiring
Nov 23, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close
General
Cabinet
Nov 23, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close
Construction
Pavement
Nov 23, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 23, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 23, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2008 · Apt 3B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2008 · Apt 4F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2008 · Apt 4F
Close
General
Cooking gas
Nov 22, 2008 · Apt 4F
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 22, 2008 · Apt 4F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2008 · Apt 3B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 4, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 4L
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 19, 2008 · Apt 3R
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 / 3
Assessed value: $470,700
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #356418, last renewed Jul 30, 2025.

Questions about 179 Knickerbocker Avenue

Who owns 179 Knickerbocker Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is David Lebland LLC..

Does 179 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.

Is 179 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 179 Knickerbocker Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 179 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.