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533 Knickerbocker Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03326-0004Map

Owner of record: 533 Knickerbocker LLC

533 Knickerbocker Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 533 Knickerbocker LLC. HPD has recorded 591 housing violations here, most recently on August 18, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
591
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
524

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Watch
Last violation Aug 18, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 75% of the building's 8 apartments
Down from 7 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 591

  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south, west, and north walls in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east, south, west, and north walls in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north and south walls in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • 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 = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 4th room from east, the 5th room from east, the 6th room from east at north, the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cover for electrical outlet at north wall in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective metal strip saddle at foor in the 1st private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection at wasteline at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets continously running hot water at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures outlet at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door bell buzzer intercom system from building entrance to box at north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 1st private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective hinges on door in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures outlet at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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) 1st radiator from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 = 4 in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 24, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Nov 24, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 24, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 24, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard

    Nov 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective return buzzer from entrance door to apt 4l in the entrance located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at watercloset in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling throughout apt in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective refrigerator seal in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 19, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 19, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Refit apartment door in the entrance located at apt 4l, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable door lock installed on room door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 17, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Found weil mclain(model# egh 95) gas fired boiler in cellar with relief valve leaking, and exposed wires at ceiling in boiler room. correct violating condition and submit certificate of correction

    Oct 7, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Electrical work without permit. observed at 2:15pm branch wiring circuits installed in apts 1l, 2r, 3r & 4r. no application on file for fixtures outlets switches installed in all apts. remedy: obtain permit.

    Mar 4, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. noted: observed at time of inspection at cellar level the boiler room to have large opening at ceiling & penetration at

    Mar 4, 2015 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment apparatus devices appliances materials or wiring in use. defective fixtures & wiring throughout basement & apt 1r flexible cords used. remedy: comply with ec co

    Mar 4, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Ground conductor not provided for service switch in basement. service ground at water main is broken. remedy: provide grounding.

    Mar 4, 2015 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. work noted: at time of inspection observed active ongoing construction work at apts #1l,2r,3r,& 4r. installing new partition walls for 42 rooms at each apt & replacing all the wood joists at

    Mar 4, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit.inspection time:3:39 p.m.upon physical insp.of premises i found new gas piping water piping,and waste piping installed in apt.1l,2r,3r,4r,and cellar.no dob permits on file for work performed.s

    Mar 4, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Sep 14, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Sep 14, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 21, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 21, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 21, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 21, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 11, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 11, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 4, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 4, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1905
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
9,000 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3326 / 4
Assessed value
$675,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #352049, last renewed Sep 3, 2025.

Questions about 533 Knickerbocker Avenue

Who owns 533 Knickerbocker Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 533 Knickerbocker LLC.

Does 533 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 591 housing violations at this property.

Is 533 Knickerbocker Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 75% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 533 Knickerbocker Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 533 Knickerbocker Avenue?

It has 8 residential units.

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