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238 Knickerbocker Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03186-0036Map

Owner of record: Rafael LLC

238 Knickerbocker Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Rafael LLC. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 37 of the 45 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
45
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
16

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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

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 · 45

  • 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
  • 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

    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
  • 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

    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 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Feb 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Feb 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 22, 2023

    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.

    Feb 25, 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.

    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.

    Oct 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.

    Nov 24, 2017

    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 boiler room west cellar.

    Sep 13, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing newel post at 2 sty public hall landing

    Sep 13, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing bottom sash 2 sty public hall er1.

    Sep 13, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture south and north west rooms 2 sty apt 2r. located at apt 2r

    Sep 13, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood tread stair 7th from bottom 1 sty public hall stair.

    Sep 13, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet plate northwest room north wall 2 sty north apt 2r located at apt 2r

    Sep 13, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling fixture center cellar.

    Sep 13, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electric light fixture ceiling northeast room 2 sty east apt 2r. located at apt 2r

    Sep 13, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing covers electrical outlet east wall northeast room 2 sty east apt 2r. located at apt 2r

    Sep 13, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cover electrical switch south wall bathroom 2 sty east apt 2r. located at apt 2r

    Sep 13, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling southeast room 2 sty east apt 2r. located at apt 2r

    Sep 13, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash east window west room 2 sty east apt 2r. located at apt 2r

    Sep 13, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead to roof

    Sep 13, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof

    Sep 13, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing switch plate bathroom east wall 2 sty north apt 2r located at apt 2r

    Sep 13, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell system 2 sty east apt 2r. located at apt 2r

    Sep 13, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty east apt 3r. , section '' ''

    Sep 13, 1999 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell system 3 sty east apt 3r. , section '' ''

    Sep 13, 1999 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative 2 sty east apt 2r perez. , section '' ''

    Sep 13, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Sep 13, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cover plate wall outlet 3 sty west apt 3l kitchen. , section '' ''

    Sep 13, 1999 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose north west room ceiling electric light fixture 2 sty north apt 2r located at apt 2r

    Sep 13, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture northwest room 2 sty north atp 2r

    Sep 13, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood base cabinet under sink kitchen 2 sty east apt 2r. located at apt 2r

    Sep 13, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes east wall vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Sep 13, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 200 watts minimum

    Sep 13, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing lock at entrance door to building

    Sep 23, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons #39084584r issued on 04/25/2023, and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable cert

    Jan 29, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed on second floor in apartment 2r and 2l using pvc piping on waste line for kitchen sinks which contrary to code refer to section pc 1101.10, repair and/or replace

    Apr 25, 2023 · Penalty $310

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Observed second floor in apartments 2r and 2l installed waste lines for kitchen sinks all work completed no permits, obtain all permits

    Apr 25, 2023

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 6, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 13, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 8, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 17, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Apr 12, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 12, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 23RL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
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  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Mar 7, 2007 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 7, 2007 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 7, 2007 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 25, 2005 · Apt 2R

    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 (S3)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
4,200 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
34
Block / lot
3186 / 36
Assessed value
$477,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #336255, last renewed Sep 4, 2025.

Questions about 238 Knickerbocker Avenue

Who owns 238 Knickerbocker Avenue?

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

Does 238 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.

Is 238 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 238 Knickerbocker Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 238 Knickerbocker Avenue?

It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.