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338 Knickerbocker Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03246-0027Map

Owner of record: Dekalb 338 LLC

338 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 Dekalb 338 LLC. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 32 of the 45 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
45
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
48

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 45

  • 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

    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.

    Nov 20, 2025

    Open — Info 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

    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.

    Apr 10, 2024

    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.

    Nov 22, 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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    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.

    Nov 14, 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 3F

    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.

    Nov 10, 2016

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell at 1 st story public hall to in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story

    Mar 7, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective building entrance door lock at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 7, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story

    Mar 7, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 7, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 2l, apartment at east

    Jan 13, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jan 13, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jan 13, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 31, 2011 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock on door , in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 31, 2011 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall , in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 31, 2011 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electric outlet covers , in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 31, 2011 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling , in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 31, 2011 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    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

    Dec 10, 2010

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 10, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate -- in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    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

    Dec 10, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose -- hand rail to west wall at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Dec 10, 2010

    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 -- frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 10, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Refit - upper and lower sash at window in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story

    Oct 25, 2001 · Apt 3R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances upper and lower sashes in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 12, 2001 · Apt 3R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Refit upper and lower sashes in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 12, 2001 · Apt 3R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water stain ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 12, 2001 · Apt 3R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3rear, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 12, 2001 · Apt 3REAR

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3rear, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 12, 2001 · Apt 3REAR

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical spring balance north window north room 3rd sty west apt 3r , section '' ''

    Jan 2, 1999 · Apt 3R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3rd sty west apt 3r , section '' ''

    Jan 2, 1999 · Apt 3R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 1, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 20, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 2

    At the time of inspection i observe on the second floor new installation of eight light fixtures. on the first floor restaurant new electrical buildout outlets, switches, and two a/c ductless units. no applicat

    Mar 7, 2024 · Penalty $4,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioners order contained in summons/violation #39004477z issued on 06-24-2019 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2) an acceptable certif

    Aug 3, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    The legal use for the buildin(certificate of occupancy# 300103607) is as following: first floor two stores, one restaurant. second floor dental office. observed at first floor one restaurant (encebolado de vict

    Jun 24, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: failure to com-ply w/law for drainage system.inside the copy bakery observation with photos taken.pvc piping was used to connect stainless steel sinks & ba

    Oct 28, 2013 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit illegal work noted at front & sides of bldg approx 6 separate stores some being constructed on the outside attached to side of bldg including a store inside garage. structure built under fire

    Oct 4, 2013 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit. observed at 12:50pm (2) 100amps panels (2) 6/3 risers(8) fixtures (12) outlets (10) switches installed in apts 1 & 2. remedy: obtain permit.

    Aug 30, 2013 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at time of inspectionobserved fire escape drop ladder is obstructed by way of (bilko) doorsto cellar & metal roll down gates. fire escape & drop ladder are on

    Aug 22, 2013 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o. existing c/o #300103607f issued 8.25.99, indicates premises in mixed use w/2 stores & eating & drinking establishment on 1st flr, 2 apts and a dental office on the

    Mar 9, 2012 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. in that new partitions were erected throughout 2nd & 3rd stories creating toilets (including bath & tubs) as well as new sheet rock ceiling; and new stairway as well. remedy: obtain a per

    Jan 29, 1996 · Penalty $870

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit no permit noted entire 2nd and 3rd floor renovations new partitions tolets bath tubs,new stairs and suspended ceiling. remedy: stop all work immediately and obtain a permit if

    Aug 10, 1992 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jul 16, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 20, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 20, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 20, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 20, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 20, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2014 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Mar 6, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Mar 6, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Close
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  • General

    Doors

    Mar 6, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Mar 6, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 6, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 6, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 5, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 11, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 11, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 11, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 11, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jan 11, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 11, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 11, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 9, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 24, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 24, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 24, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 24, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 24, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 13, 2006 · Apt 3R

    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 (S9)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
4,200 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3246 / 27
Assessed value
$564,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #349621, last renewed Nov 13, 2024.

Questions about 338 Knickerbocker Avenue

Who owns 338 Knickerbocker Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dekalb 338 LLC.

Does 338 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.

Is 338 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 338 Knickerbocker Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 338 Knickerbocker Avenue?

It has 4 residential units and 8 units in total.

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