541 Knickerbocker Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03326-0001Map
Owner of record: Serlin Building Limited Partnership
541 Knickerbocker Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Serlin Building Limited Partnership. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on August 23, 2023. 2 of the 9 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 30
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 9
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 2B
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 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 9, 2021 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 9, 2021 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 9, 2021 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 9, 2021 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at south, the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 3, 2009 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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
Jan 7, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
May 2, 2001
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 5
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
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
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 · 1
- Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. second means of egress at 1st fl which opens onto linden street does not self close. note: tiles at exterior prevent door from closing. remedy: provide self closure &/or repair.
May 29, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 10, 2022 · Apt APT3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 6, 2020 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 28, 2012 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2010 · Apt 2B
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2010 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 30, 2010 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 30, 2010 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 30, 2010 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 30, 2010 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2010 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2009 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 23, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 23, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2009 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2009 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 28, 2009 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 28, 2009 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 28, 2009 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 28, 2009 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 13, 2006 · Apt BLDG
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
- 7,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3326 / 1
- Assessed value
- $504,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #323015, last renewed Sep 12, 2025.
Questions about 541 Knickerbocker Avenue
Who owns 541 Knickerbocker Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Serlin Building Limited Partnership.
Does 541 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 541 Knickerbocker Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 541 Knickerbocker Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 541 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.