272 Knickerbocker Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03209-0029Map
Owner of record: 272 Knickerbocker Ave Realty Corp
272 Knickerbocker Avenue is a store building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 1 residential unit across 3 floors. The owner of record is 272 Knickerbocker Ave Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on March 23, 2023. 1 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 2
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 12
- 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.
Mar 23, 2023
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 14, 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.
Feb 25, 2022
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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes gates installed on exterior side of windows frames protruding onto balconies, hindering egress , all windows, 2nd and 3rd stories at building front at fire escape
Aug 18, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - 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.
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 18, 2018
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
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- 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.
Feb 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
D26-35.01 adm code above premises has been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises has been vacant since december 5, 1958.
Feb 10, 1988
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35136845m issued on 8/13/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Oct 4, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway in that fruit market at 1st floor is obstructing egress from both main entrance door and fire escape with bins of fruit and temporary removable enclosure.rem:remo
Aug 13, 2015 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit-hazardous. work noted: erected sidewalk side at front of property appox. 40 feet wide x 15 feet off the ground x 3 feet deep made of steel/wood, with erected on top of sidewalk side pipe
Nov 9, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: 2nd & 3rd fl windows are sealed contrary to bldg code sec 27-292(a). remedy: obtain permits & approvals if feasible or restore premises to prior legal condition.
Feb 18, 1999
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 15, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Store building (K4)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 4,712 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3209 / 29
- Assessed value
- $268,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #339972, last renewed Aug 19, 2025.
Questions about 272 Knickerbocker Avenue
Who owns 272 Knickerbocker Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 272 Knickerbocker Ave Realty Corp.
Does 272 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 272 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 272 Knickerbocker Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 272 Knickerbocker Avenue?
It has 1 residential units and 2 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.