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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 45
- 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 - 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.
Jun 10, 2025
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 - 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.
Apr 10, 2024
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 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Feb 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Feb 22, 2023
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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 24, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 10, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room west cellar.
Sep 13, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing newel post at 2 sty public hall landing
Sep 13, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing bottom sash 2 sty public hall er1.
Sep 13, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling fixture center cellar.
Sep 13, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead to roof
Sep 13, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof
Sep 13, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell system 3 sty east apt 3r. , section '' ''
Sep 13, 1999 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative 2 sty east apt 2r perez. , section '' ''
Sep 13, 1999 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires ceiling cellar rear.
Sep 13, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture northwest room 2 sty north atp 2r
Sep 13, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes east wall vestibule 1 sty public hall.
Sep 13, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - 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 200 watts minimum
Sep 13, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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
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.