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198 Knickerbocker Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03174-0029Map

Owner of record: 198 Knickerbocker Ave LLC

198 Knickerbocker Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 198 Knickerbocker Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 55 housing violations here, most recently on September 9, 2026. 33 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.

HPD violations
55
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
142

What to know

Concern
11 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 9, 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 2019
6
About 100% of the building's 5 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 · 55

  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bins at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light switch and outlet at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 25, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire ratardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 25, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 25, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 25, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 25, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

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

    Sep 21, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 25, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 25, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 25, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 2R

    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, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall, east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the urine, trash and debris all stys public hall

    Jul 27, 2017

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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

    Jul 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Replace with new the missing door from vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 7, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at the vestibule , 1st story

    Dec 7, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 20, 2009 · Apt 3R

    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, apartment at north

    Nov 15, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

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

    Nov 15, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 15, 2008 · Apt 3L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) south wall, west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 15, 2008 · Apt 3L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the missing radiator shut off handle in the 1st room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story

    Apr 12, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at west in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 12, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at north

    Apr 5, 2008 · Apt 4R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 4l, 4th story, apartment at south

    Apr 5, 2008 · Apt 4L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at south

    Apr 5, 2008 · Apt 4L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Jan 10, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required

    Feb 23, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling cellar throughout.

    Aug 13, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall under sink 4 sty south apt 4l kitchen. located at apt 4l

    Aug 13, 1987 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 4 sty south apt 4l kitchen. located at apt 4l

    Aug 13, 1987 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 4 sty north apt 4r kitchen. located at apt 4r

    Aug 13, 1987 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 4 sty south apt 4l. located at apt 4l

    Aug 13, 1987 · Apt 4L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling cellar rear.

    Aug 13, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar rear.

    Aug 13, 1987

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jul 28, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 9

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 30, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 5, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 5, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without permits. in cellar and 1st floor erected full height creating 1 class 'a' apartment each. on 2nd floor erected full height partition creating 3 sro's. full electrical and plumbing services noted remedy: obtain permits or restore premises to prior legal condition

    Sep 18, 1999

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit work noted: at 3rd floor level full partition walls erected creating a class a apt with kitchen w/gas stove, 3 pc bathroom and 1 bedroom. full plumbing and electrical services noted remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition

    Aug 14, 1999

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

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34920998x issued on 9/1/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. illegal hardware etc. remedy: file

    Jan 25, 2012 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34920998x issued on 9/1/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.

    Nov 14, 2011 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the comm order contained in nov#34919426m issued on 7/9/11 rem: comply w/ the comm order

    Sep 1, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner use of door hardware note barrel slide bolts installed on ext of entry doors to apts 3l & 3r high risk of being locked in apt 7apt 2l has a fixed permanent door

    Sep 1, 2011 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to dob records noted legal 2 units each fl 2 3 4 now contrary to dob hpd record store at first floor has an illegal sleeping loft at right side w/ bedding rem: discontinue illegal occupancy r

    Jul 9, 2011 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. noted: at right side of 1st flr store an elevated sleeping loft (of wood construction) andnew permanent garage approx 8' x 5' x 5' has been built & @ apt #2l full ht, partitions w/doors w/key

    Jul 9, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant, use of prohibited hardware. note: barrel slide bolts installed at entry doors (ext) apt 4r & 4l key locked locks installed on interior doors apt 2r & 3l. all illegal

    Jul 9, 2011 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg-hazardous. defect noted: sections of roofing is defective, which let the rain water penetrate ceilings at 4th flr apartments, and caused water damage to flooring and ceilings. remedy:ma

    Oct 13, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. building department records indicate that residence is legally approved for 6 families and 1 store; residence now altered for

    Sep 18, 1999 · Penalty $12,050

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without permits. in cellar and 1st floor erected full height partitions creating 1 class a apartment each. on 2nd floor erected full height partitions creating 3 sro's. full electrical and plumbing

    Sep 18, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldgs dept records,illegal occupancy noted:.legal six family store converted to an illegal 8 family &3/sro's & store note:at celer level full partition walls erected creat

    Sep 18, 1999

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy conrtrary to the department of building records indicates building to be occupied by store and six families. building now occupied by store and six families. building now occupied by sotre and

    Aug 14, 1999

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted at third floor level fullpartition walls erected creating a class a apartment with kitchen with gas stovethree piece bath and one bedroom. full plumbing and electrical service

    Aug 14, 1999

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of familes. building department records indicates residence id legally approved for six families. residence now altered fo

    Aug 14, 1999 · Penalty $3,050

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open
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  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 26, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 26, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 26, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 26, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 26, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 26, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 26, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 6, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 20, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 20, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 20, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 24, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jun 19, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    May 24, 2017 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 6, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 3, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 3, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 3, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 19, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 12, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 12, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 12, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 12, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 12, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 12, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 25, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Nov 25, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 25, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 25, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Nov 25, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 25, 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 (S5)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
5
Building area
6,300 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
34
Block / lot
3174 / 29
Assessed value
$577,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #323691, last renewed Dec 24, 2024.

Questions about 198 Knickerbocker Avenue

Who owns 198 Knickerbocker Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 198 Knickerbocker Ave LLC.

Does 198 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 55 housing violations at this property.

Is 198 Knickerbocker Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 5 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 198 Knickerbocker Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 198 Knickerbocker Avenue?

It has 5 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.