427 Knickerbocker Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03279-0002Map
Owner of record: Knickerbocker 427, LLC
427 Knickerbocker Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Knickerbocker 427, LLC. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2025. 3 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 0
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 12
- 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
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.
Nov 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
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.
Apr 9, 2021
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 30, 2019
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 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.
Nov 24, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 08/09/2013
Aug 9, 2013
Open — Info nov sent out
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- IInformation / order
Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since ...05.16.2012
May 16, 2012
Open — Not complied with - IInformation / order
D26-35.01 adm code above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 10 01 76.
Apr 21, 1978
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 3
- Construction other optional
Due to vehicle striking sidewalk shed displacing approximately 24 linear feet
Nov 12, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. work noted: the 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 without permit - active
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
Temporary construction on site with expired permit - sidewalk shed. sws installed at location without current permit. permit on file expired8/12/2020. remedy: renew permit
Nov 12, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order. contractor failed to complyw/ commissioner's order under dob violation 080519ce0403ak,control#3110433. contractor failed to post a fire watch at 427 knickerbocker ave
Aug 7, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction docs.(plan)on site.at time of inspection,i observed an active construction site with alt.phase.upon viewing /reviewing the plan on site,it was observed that work
Jul 12, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure tyo maintain/display on site documents required by chapter 33(engineer report)at time of my inspection,i observed ceiling joist removed @2 levels above floor,contrary to approved drawings,fire stopping
Jul 12, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o. c of o #4484.from:one family dwelling. to:store. remedy:obtain c of o.
Aug 30, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.work noted:the facade of building,has been a altered.all openings have been sealed cointrary to section 27-292r ofthe building code.remedy:obtain permit.
Jun 14, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is: broken, loose & missing tile on front of premises at parapet area. broken, dry rotted, bulging wood is exposed where tile is missing. remedy: make s
Nov 1, 1999 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintian defective is holes various location in hall way from 1st floor through 3 floor and 2 and 3 floor ceilings.occupancy contrary to that allowed by building dept records 2nd & 3rd floors records
Feb 24, 1993 · Penalty $700
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. numerous holes throughout hallway 2nd and 3rd floors ceiling. occupancy contrary to that allowed by building department records shows apartmnet 2nd and 8th floor now used as stora
Apr 8, 1991 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,967 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-3
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3279 / 2
- Assessed value
- $433,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #350606, last renewed Oct 6, 2025.
Questions about 427 Knickerbocker Avenue
Who owns 427 Knickerbocker Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Knickerbocker 427, LLC.
Does 427 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 427 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 427 Knickerbocker Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 427 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.