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431 Knickerbocker Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03279-0001Map

Owner of record: Knickerbocker 427, LLC

431 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 Knickerbocker 427, LLC. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2025.

HPD violations
9
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 10, 2025

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 · 9

  • 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
  • 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

    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 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.

    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 30, 2019

    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 18, 2018

    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 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 5, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 5, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without permit, work noted: facade of the building has been altered all openings have been sealed contrary to section 27-292a of the building code. remedy: obtain permit

    Jun 14, 2001

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. work noted: having removed store front and replacing approx 20 floor beams at 2nd and 3rd floors without a permit remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises to prior legal condition

    Jul 23, 1999

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Emergency none

    Egncy-emergency none

    Sep 30, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Jun 15, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. work noted: having removed store front & replacing approx 20 floor bearings at 2nd & 3rd floors without a permit remedy: stop all work. obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition

    Jun 4, 1998

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 3

    Noted: commercial space renovation under application #b01087388-i1-gc-exp:10/24/2025, however temporary plywood 8 foot tall fence extending approx. two feet onto sidewalk and wrapping around commercial space er

    Jan 24, 2025 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Information board installed on a temp cons fence is composed of drop ceiling tees with sharp edges. information board is installed at height between 42-66inches above sidewalk shed and presents danger to pedest

    Jan 24, 2025 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Responsibility for maintenance and use of sidewalk shed. at the time of inspection of a 3 story mixed use building i observed sws at exp#1,4parapet walls loose and damaged not maintained as per code 3307.6.5.3.

    Sep 30, 2021 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order. contractor failed to complyw/ commissioner's order under dob violation 080519ce0402ak,control#3110432. contractor failed to install optical monitoring system or optica

    Aug 7, 2019

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit.work noted:facade of the building has been altered.all openings have been sealed cvontrasty to section 27-292a of the building code.remedy:obtain permit.

    Jun 14, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: having removed store front & replacingapprox 20 fl beams at 2nd & 3rd fl w/o a permit. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible to restore premises to prior legal condition.

    Jul 23, 1999 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Wood sidewalk shed not adequatley maintained located at harman streetside wood shed is leaning with inadequate cross bracing remedy: maintain sidewalk shed and provide additional cross bracing or remove immedia

    Sep 30, 1998 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is: there is loose and bulging stucco at the 3rd story level on the harman street side of premises. remedy: erect sidewalk shed make safe obtain necessary perm

    Jun 10, 1998 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: having removed store front & replacingapprox 20 fl beams at 2nd & 3rd fls w/o a permit. remedy: stop all work. obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition

    Jun 4, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open

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
5,980 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
C4-3
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3279 / 1
Assessed value
$780,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #350607, last renewed Oct 6, 2025.

Questions about 431 Knickerbocker Avenue

Who owns 431 Knickerbocker Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Knickerbocker 427, LLC.

Does 431 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.

Is 431 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 431 Knickerbocker Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 431 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.