309 Knickerbocker Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03220-0001Map
Owner of record: Hartnick Enterprisesinc
309 Knickerbocker Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Hartnick Enterprisesinc. HPD has recorded 109 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 35 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.
- HPD violations
- 109
- DOB violations
- 20
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 117
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 109
- 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 - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at building front at fire escape
Dec 21, 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 20, 2025
Open — Info 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 - 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
Sep 9, 2024
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.
Apr 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots and shopping cart at north exterior wall. at fire escape, 3rd story
Oct 3, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold items at north exterior wall. at fire escape, 3rd story
Oct 3, 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.
Mar 23, 2023
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 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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
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.
Apr 9, 2021
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.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 22, 2020 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 22, 2020 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Dec 22, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures all stories at public hall
Dec 22, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north
Aug 8, 2020 · Apt 2R
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.
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.
Oct 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at entrnace of the building
Oct 5, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at 1st story public hall
Oct 5, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall at 2nd story public hall
Oct 5, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2013 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ..... in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2013 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 1st story
Sep 29, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant sheetrock ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 29, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the all stairs and landings all stories at public hall
Sep 29, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings all stories at public hall
Sep 29, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the cornice at the roof extension building front
Sep 29, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation cornice at building front
Sep 29, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2013 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2013 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at the door in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2013 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2013 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light switch plate cover at the south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2013 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass upper and lower sashes at the south window in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2013 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood rotted base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2013 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline of the sink in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2013 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2013 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances of the upper and lower sashes of the north and south windows in the 4th room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2013 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2013 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2013 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2013 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2013 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2013 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at the wasteline at the washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2013 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloping wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2013 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2013 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 0; wg to replace = 1; wg to repair = 4; in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2013 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 20
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 21, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 21, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 21, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 21, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 5, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 8, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 29, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35148263k issued on 11/14/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. noted: no document file to remedy vacate order issued 7/29/15.
Dec 28, 2015 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35149108p issued on 7/29/15 & 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.
Nov 30, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35149111x issued on 7/29/15 & 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.
Nov 30, 2015 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. notedadult male in rear of "grocery & deli" sro contrary to vacate order 289/15 issued 7/29/15 & posted in plain sight on front door. previously
Nov 14, 2015 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35149107n issued on 7/29/15 & 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 21, 2015 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#35149108p,35149111x issued on 7/29/15 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01.rmdy:comply w/commissioner
Oct 21, 2015 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#35149110y issued on 07/29/15 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28 201.1, 28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01. rmdy: comply w/commissioner's order
Oct 21, 2015 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#35149253l issued on 08/05/15 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit. first floor (gro
Oct 4, 2015 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts: failure to complly w/an order of the commissioner.noted1st flr (ground) sro at rear of deli - occupied contrary to the vacateorder #289.vacate issued on /29/15. rmdy: comply with vacate order.
Aug 5, 2015 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: at 1st fl deli"knickerbocker gourmet deli"rear full height partition walls creating sro,w/2 beds. occupied w/1 male slleping in bed. created 3pc bathroom(toilet,sink,shower). installed
Jul 29, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or dob records.noted @ exp4,vitamin store created,operating w/ tables,2pc bathroom-commercial sink.this unit has been subleased by the deli "knickerbocker gourme
Jul 29, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or dob records.noted @ rear of deli (knickerbocker grocery deli)observed sro @ rear of store consisting of full height partition walls,2 beds,occupied w/ steels
Jul 29, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.noted @ hart st entrance,full height partition wallscreating retail space for vitamin store @ rear of existing deli @ corner "309 knickerbock ave" installed 3pc bathroom,toilet sink,& commerci
Jul 29, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob records. class 'a' apt at 4 sty apt 4l converted into 3 separate 'b' rooms plywood partition wall erected in 4th room from east inadequate light & ventilation.
Apr 3, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34895546n issued on 3/28/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
Sep 1, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comm order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob for nov#34895546n issued on 03/28/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01 rem: file a cert of correction 34895545l issued on 3/28/11
Jul 13, 2011 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records or cofo dob records indicates premises to be a (6) family store cellar,storage mdr#304956:now @ cellar of premises converted to be used as a class"a"apt with ba
Mar 29, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg interior in a code compliant manner defect noted:@ cellar level exposed wiring throughout cellar ceiling no property fire rate.exposed beams throughout entire cellar.rem:immediately mak
Mar 28, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 19, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 20, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Electric
Power outage
Dec 20, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 20, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 31, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 31, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 10, 2019 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 20, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 20, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 20, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 20, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
May 20, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 20, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 20, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 21, 2015 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 21, 2015 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 21, 2015 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 20, 2014 · Apt 4L
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 20, 2014 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Mar 30, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Apr 6, 2012 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Apr 2, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Mailbox
Apr 2, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Locks
Apr 2, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Doors
Apr 2, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 2, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - Construction
Roof
Apr 2, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Doors
Apr 2, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Stairs
Apr 2, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Stairs
Apr 2, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Apr 2, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Apr 2, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 2, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Apr 2, 2012 · Apt 4R
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Apr 2, 2012 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 11, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 11, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Dec 17, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Floor
Dec 3, 2009 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Floor
Dec 3, 2009 · Apt 4L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 7,410 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3220 / 1
- Assessed value
- $760,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #304956, last renewed Aug 14, 2024.
Questions about 309 Knickerbocker Avenue
Who owns 309 Knickerbocker Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hartnick Enterprisesinc.
Does 309 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 109 housing violations at this property.
Is 309 Knickerbocker Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 309 Knickerbocker Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 309 Knickerbocker Avenue?
It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.