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280 Knickerbocker Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03209-0033Map

Owner of record: C & F Sales & Service Cp

280 Knickerbocker Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is C & F Sales & Service Cp. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2024. 11 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
31
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
18

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 2024

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 · 31

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 30, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 30, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Apr 10, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective missing door at west at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 10, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at south and west wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south and west wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Jul 29, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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

    Jul 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Jul 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Jul 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Jul 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    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.

    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 9, 2015

    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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit widow lower sash in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 23, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 23, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 23, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the garbage cans at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 23, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold materials at fire escape, 2nd story

    Jun 23, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling 3 sty north apt 3r 2 from front room velez 381 8041. located at apt 3r

    Nov 12, 1987 · Apt 3R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling 3 sty north apt 3r front room velez 381 8041. located at apt 3r

    Nov 12, 1987 · Apt 3R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling 3 sty north apt 3r front room velez 381 8041. located at apt 3r

    Nov 12, 1987 · Apt 3R

    Open — Defect letter issued

DOB building violations · 4

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 8, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 8, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jun 21, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 29, 2007 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 19, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 19, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 19, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 19, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 19, 2004 · 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 (S4)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
5,625 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
34
Block / lot
3209 / 33
Assessed value
$621,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #350045, last renewed Jul 29, 2025.

Questions about 280 Knickerbocker Avenue

Who owns 280 Knickerbocker Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is C & F Sales & Service Cp.

Does 280 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.

Is 280 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 280 Knickerbocker Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 280 Knickerbocker Avenue?

It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.

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