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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 55
- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bins at public hall, 1st story
Sep 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - 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 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... at public hall, 1st story
Sep 21, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
Jul 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Replace with new the missing door from vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Dec 7, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at the vestibule , 1st story
Dec 7, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - 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, apartment at north
Nov 15, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 4l, 4th story, apartment at south
Apr 5, 2008 · Apt 4L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 10, 2008 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling cellar throughout.
Aug 13, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling cellar rear.
Aug 13, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar rear.
Aug 13, 1987
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
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
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.