260 Knickerbocker Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03197-0034Map
Owner of record: Central Baptist Church
260 Knickerbocker Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1986 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 58 residential units across 11 floors. The owner of record is Central Baptist Church. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on June 24, 2025. 1 of the 20 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 17 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 20
- DOB violations
- 28
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 29
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 · 20
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures wash basin, bathtub and kitchen sink in the entire apartment located at apt 10d, 10th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 24, 2025 · Apt 10D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at wash basin, bathtub in bathroom and kitchen sink in the entire apartment located at apt 10d, 10th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 24, 2025 · Apt 10D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock installed at building entrance door , 1st story
Mar 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures low water pressure at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock installed at building front entrance door , 1st story
Dec 30, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 9a, 9th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 9A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2022 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 7c, 7th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 7C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 7c, 7th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 7C
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors hopper door inside compactor closet at public hall, 9th story
May 11, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing safety caps at all walls outlets at public hall, 1st story
May 11, 2021
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
May 11, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
May 11, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
May 11, 2021
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 at public hall, 1st story
May 11, 2021
Open — Nov certified late - 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
May 11, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
May 11, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
May 11, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
May 11, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 28
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - 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 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
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 15, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 15, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 26, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
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
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
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
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
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 2
Inoperative car phone. replace worn gibs where needed. key pads and key fobs on machine room doors are prohibited; provide group 2 security lock as per code. provide explicitly detailed info on how/where to obt
Dec 6, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Emergency outside comm inoperative , repair
Jan 13, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
3307.2.1 failure to comply w/dot regulations-storage zone upon inspection of 11 story alt1 i observed small excavator equipment sheets of plywood,section of a chair lint fence in storage zone w/out pedestrian
Apr 30, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
3307.2.1 obstruction of roadway & sidewalk-sideway upon inspection of a 11 stiry alti i observed workers digging trench 2ft wide 1ft deep along bldg a expo #2.the dirt dug out is obstructing sideway/walkway.
Apr 30, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
3307.4.7 work or storage zone upon inspection of a 11 story alt1 i observed inadequate protection for storage zone at expo #2 inadequate protection from car & no pedestrian protection along sidewalk.can be dang
Apr 30, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to provide control access zone. @time of inspection on an active const site 11 sty alt, building. notice @exp#2 by the entrance to the hoist that a worker was chipping wall & floor on the first floor with
Aug 6, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Expired permit for temporary equipment @time of inspection in responseto compliant #3706907 observed in d.o.b system expired permit on 06/12/2019 #340610903 material + personal hoist, temporary equipment.
Jun 13, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to notify the dept of an incident that resulted in an fatalityor injury. 1 worker was injured when he fell into the basement & landed on gravel. he was taken by ambulance to the hospital-as per the dept
Jun 13, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 3301.12.2 failure to provide pre-shoft, task specific orientation/training @time of inspection in response to an accident, a worker fell from, 1st sty lvl to basement floor, upon request from site/safety
Jun 13, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard persons, and property @time of inspection, in respose to compliant #3706907 a worker fell from 1st sty lvl to basement lvl and got injured observed inadeqaute rail system @incident location
Jun 13, 2019
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to perform hydrostatic test on stand pipe. @time of inspectionof an 11 sty bldg active site, upon request for hydrostatic test for stand pipe, to verify compliance with safety measures, none was provide
Jun 13, 2019 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
3307.7.2 gates. note:at the time of my inspection of a 11 story building under construction work in progress. i observed construction gate swinging outwards onto public walkway. failure to provide and maintain
Mar 12, 2019 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents pswo all exterior work. noted: at time of inspection site does not conform to ssp. ssp show full sidewalk closed w/construction fence not open to public.
Jun 6, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to construction documents. noted: at time of inspection sidewalk shed plan show section for shed #1 to be 16 feet & elevation for shed #1 to be 10 feet high. remedy: conform work to constr
Jun 6, 2018
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 10D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 10D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 24, 2025 · Apt 7F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 24, 2025 · Apt 10D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 3D
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 9D
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 27, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 10A
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 10A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 9A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 10A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 4, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 7C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 6, 2021 · Apt 9E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 6, 2021 · Apt 9E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 29, 2021 · Apt 9E
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 8, 2021 · Apt 9E
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 31, 2013 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Oct 31, 2013 · Apt 3F
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Oct 31, 2013 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 31, 2013 · Apt 3F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 31, 2013 · Apt 3F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 31, 2013 · Apt 3F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D7)
- Year built
- 1986
- Floors
- 11
- Residential units
- 58
- Building area
- 50,760 ft²
- Lot area
- 15,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3197 / 34
- Assessed value
- $5,606,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #389347, last renewed Jun 25, 2026.
Questions about 260 Knickerbocker Avenue
Who owns 260 Knickerbocker Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Central Baptist Church.
Does 260 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.
Is 260 Knickerbocker Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 17 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 29% of its 58 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 260 Knickerbocker Avenue built?
City records list 1986 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 260 Knickerbocker Avenue?
It has 58 residential units and 60 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.