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294 Knickerbocker Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03219-0028Map

Owner of record: Ymte INC

294 Knickerbocker Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ymte INC. HPD has recorded 76 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 24 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
76
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
76

What to know

Concern
11 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 · 76

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive use of electric extension cords throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling (approx 5 sq ft) in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of furniture blocking door at north and obstructing access to 2nd means of egress from north-1 room in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 213, subd. 5 m/d law discontinue use of interior room for living or provide a single opening of at least 60 percent of area of the partition to room having window opening directly to street or yard .. in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of furniture blocking a 2nd door from east at south and obstructing access to 2nd means of egress in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 213, subd. 5 m/d law discontinue use of interior room for living or provide a single opening of at least 60 percent of area of the partition to room having window opening directly to street or yard .. in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules - missing located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 3R

    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

    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

    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.

    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
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the ... at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 20, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of extension cord leading to apt 3l at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 20, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in atwash basdin in the bathroom located at apt theent, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 20, 2022 · Apt THEENT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door double-cylinder key operated lock in the entrance located at apt theent, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 20, 2022 · Apt THEENT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt theent, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 20, 2022 · Apt THEENT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt theent, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 20, 2022 · Apt THEENT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt theent, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 20, 2022 · Apt THEENT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt theent, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 20, 2022 · Apt THEENT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt theent, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 20, 2022 · Apt THEENT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Feb 20, 2022 · Apt THEENT

    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
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 21, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Nov 21, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 3, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 3, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 3, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 3, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 3, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures range located at apt 3rj, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2019 · Apt 3RJ

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes at rear table and toys , 3rd story

    Apr 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3rj, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2019 · Apt 3RJ

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3rj, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2019 · Apt 3RJ

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding 130 degrees in the kitchen located at apt 3rj, 3rd story

    Apr 16, 2019 · Apt 3RJ

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3rj, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2019 · Apt 3RJ

    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.

    Oct 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective wire glass in transom above entrance door front of building

    Aug 15, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective skylight at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 15, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective decorative stones above all windows front of building , 3rd story

    Aug 15, 2018

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective decorative stones above all windows front of building , 2nd story

    Aug 15, 2018

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance , 1st story

    Jul 18, 2018

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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 18, 2018

    Open — False certification
  • 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 18, 2018

    Open — False certification
  • 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 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • 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

    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 · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 25, 2021 · Apt THEENT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 25, 2021 · Apt THEENT

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Aug 30, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 30, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 30, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 30, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Aug 30, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 10, 2019 · Apt 3RJ

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 10, 2019 · Apt 3RJ

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 10, 2019 · Apt 3RJ

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 6, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jun 6, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 26, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 26, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Feb 5, 2014 · Apt L3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 5, 2014 · Apt L3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Apr 29, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 29, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 29, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Mar 29, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 29, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 17, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 3L

    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 (S5)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
5
Building area
5,250 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
34
Block / lot
3219 / 28
Assessed value
$582,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #334539, last renewed Jul 2, 2025.

Questions about 294 Knickerbocker Avenue

Who owns 294 Knickerbocker Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ymte INC.

Does 294 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 76 housing violations at this property.

Is 294 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 294 Knickerbocker Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 294 Knickerbocker Avenue?

It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.

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