531 Knickerbocker Avenue

Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

Oct 7, 2020

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

Discontinue the rooming unit cellar being used for sleeping purposes in with conjuction with 1st story duplex apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

Sep 10, 2018 · Apt 1B

Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... and mildew at east wall (approx 2 sq ft in the kitchenette located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

Sep 10, 2018 · Apt 1B

Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department ... at cellar

May 15, 2018

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

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

Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at building entrance door

Jan 5, 2016

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 4th story

Jan 5, 2016

Repair the roof so that it will not leak over at public hall, 4th story

Jan 5, 2016

Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the .. at cellar

Jan 5, 2016

Properly repair the broken or defective leaky hot water heater at boiler room at cellar

Jan 5, 2016

And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes at balcony at rear at fire escape, 3rd story

Jan 5, 2016

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 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west

Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 3L

Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west

Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 3L

Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west

Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 3L

Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west

Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 3L

Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west

Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 3L

Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department door in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west

Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 3L

Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at all walls 10 sqft in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west

Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 3L

Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over window in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west

Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 3L

Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west

Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 3L

M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west

Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 3L

Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, section at northwest

Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 3L

Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

Jan 5, 2016

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling at public hall, 1st story

Jan 5, 2016

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

Nov 12, 2015

Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd., 1st story

Nov 12, 2015

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 1st story

Nov 12, 2015

Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story

Nov 12, 2015

Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 2L

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

Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 2L

Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx. 10 sq. ft. at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 2L

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

Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 2L

Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 2L

Refit door to roof at bulkhead at public hall

Oct 29, 2015

Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings, walls and trim in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west

Oct 29, 2015 · Apt 3L

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 = 1; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west

Oct 29, 2015 · Apt 3L

Properly repair the broken or defective electric ceiling light fixture, at public hall, 3rd story

Sep 6, 2015

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

Sep 6, 2015

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Feb 13, 2004

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Mar 19, 2003

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Mar 26, 2002

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Feb 27, 2001

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Feb 7, 2000

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Mar 16, 1999

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

May 4, 1998

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Feb 10, 1997

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Feb 10, 1997

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Jun 1, 1994

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Aug 16, 1993

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Jun 1, 1993

Work without a permit. work noted: at 3rd floor level apartment 3f erected full height partition walls to create an additional bedroom with door and keylock device at front of apartment. remedy: obtain permit.

Apr 4, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

Dwelling converted, maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by department of buildings records: illegal occupancy noted: apartment 3f at 3rd floor level has been

Apr 4, 2025 · Penalty $60,000

Dwelling converted, maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by department of buildings records: illegal occupancy noted: apartment 3f at 3rd floor level has been

Apr 4, 2025 · Penalty $60,000

Dwelling converted, maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by department of buildings records: illegal occupancy noted: apartment 3f at 3rd floor level has been

Apr 4, 2025 · Penalty $60,000

Bc 907.2.8. failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide a fire alarm system for sros at 3rd floor level. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

Apr 4, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35114296l issued on 2/16/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

Apr 9, 2016 · Penalty $800

Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order.observed approx 6 workers operating in demo interior masonry,pipes const debris removal & filing a refuse container on the street.stop work order v

Feb 16, 2016 · Penalty $4,800

Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspection. noted contractor failed to provide approved plans at time of inspection. job #310177055. remedy: provide plans.

Apr 20, 2010 · Penalty $500

Sec. 302.1.1;27-419. failure to provide required fire/smoke separationbetween boiler room and primary occupancy. noted at time of inspectiongas fired hot water heater has not been enclosed in separate room with

Apr 20, 2010 · Penalty $800

Work w/o a permit. expired permit. permit #310177055 expired 9.1.09. remedy: renew permit.

Apr 20, 2010 · Penalty $800

Sec. 714.1;27-323. failure to provide required fire rating on structural members. noted: at time of inspection fire rating has been removed from ceilings and walls at 2nd,3rd,4th flrs apts compromising the fire

Apr 20, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. construction material and debris not properly stored or removed from site. noted at time of inspection. combustible construction debris

Apr 20, 2010 · Penalty $2,400

B254 15.16.32a.40.48a.50a.50b.50c.50d.50.e50f.50g.50a darkit missing 50b soot on boiler 50c backflow prventor leaking water 50d cover missing on # 11 sw on low water cut off 50e insulate pipes 50f remove band

Jan 20, 2010 · Penalty $2,500

Illegal engaging in any business or occupation w/o a required license or other authorization. noted: gc supervising approx 4 workers installing sheetrock & doors at stair corridor & interiors of 4th apts under

Jan 14, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

Sec. bc 302.1.1 misc violation. failure to provide required fire/smoke separation between boiler room (incidental occupancy) & primary occupancy. noted: wood flooring & wood flr joists are exposed at ceiling

Jan 14, 2010 · Penalty $8,000

Sec. 28-104.8.4 misc violation. failure to provide required tenant protection plan when performing construction work in a building with an occupied dwelling unit. observe 4 workers installing sheetrock & doors

Jan 14, 2010 · Penalty $4,000

Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at jobsite at time of inspection. noted: work on going under alt 1 application #31077046 installing fire rated sheetrock & doors at stair corridor & at least 2 apts on

Jan 14, 2010 · Penalty $2,500

Work w/o a permit. expired permit. noted: observed 4 workers installing sheetrock & doors at stair corridor & 4th flr apt interior. under alt 2 permit #310177046,which permit expired 9/1/09.

Jan 14, 2010 · Penalty $4,000

Sec. 28-207.2.2 misc violation. failure to comply an order to stop work by the commissioner. noted: work on going under alt 2 permit #310177046 for interior renovation in violation of dob stop work order #31017

Jan 14, 2010 · Penalty $4,000

Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: two hr required fire protection is compromised at public stair corridors because flooring has been removed, leaning approx 1" to 2" gaps under apt

Jul 6, 2009 · Penalty $800

Sec bc 706.7 (misc) & 27-342 misc viol: fail to provide required opening protection in fire rated barrier. noted: sheetrock for fire protection at public corridor has been compromised with cut guts above doorwa

Jul 6, 2009 · Penalty $800

Mis violations failure to maintain or to provide adequate alternativesto essential required elements of bldg during alteration work to existing bldg. no operating sanitary facility on first flr tenant occupied

Dec 8, 2008 · Penalty $4,000

Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. construction material and debris not properly stored or removed from site. large accumulation of flammable debris and other waste material in

Dec 8, 2008 · Penalty $400

Failure to safeguard all persons and property by construction operations. inadequate fire protection in basement no 5/8 fire rated sheet rock covering basment ceiling (wood) joist. first flr hall at tenant apt

Dec 8, 2008 · Penalty $2,400

Misc violations. failure to provide required tenants protection plan when performing construction work in a bldg w/ an occupied dwelling unit. noted: work on going under alt 2 permit 310177046, tenant protectio

Dec 8, 2008 · Penalty $1,600

Failed to maintain fire stopping where required noted: fire code sheetrock ceiling in the boiler & at cellar level of a multiple dwelling has holes & missing pieces of fire code sheetrock at various location

Nov 9, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

Failed to maintain bldg defects noted: at apt 1l at said premises 1)bathrm fl is sagging,sloping down 2)there exist 1/2 in horizontal vertical seperation at 1st fl ceiling & at finish fl level where partition

Nov 9, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

Failure to maintain bldg. defects noted: apt 1l bathroom floor is sagging loose and also out of plumb. remedy: repair and/or replace bathroom floor.

Aug 11, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

B4a,50,50a,34b.50-holes in boiler room ceiling & walls.50a-debris in boiler room

Feb 14, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

B4a,10,16,32,48,39,50,50a,50b,50c,50d,50f/ 50-smoke pipe not supportedproperly, 50a-boiler jacket and insullation missing from boiler, 50b-chimney base cement not sealed, 50c-debris in boiler room (50e oil leak

Mar 24, 2006 · Penalty $350

Failure to provide at least 2 means of egress from room or space where required. note. no secondary means of egress has been provided to apt. 3a on the 3rd fl of the bldg. apt. 3a has no access to the fire esca

Jan 23, 2006 · Penalty $1,200

Failure to maintain building- hazardous. defects noted: 1) at cellar level boiler room ceiling is open, wood beams and joists exposed which creates fire and safety hazard, 2) also noted: sagging, rotten joists

Oct 12, 2005 · Penalty $800

Failure to provide at least two means of egress from room or space where required. noted: no secondary means of egress provided at apartments 3a and 4a on 3rd floor and 4th floors of building only one exit door

Sep 20, 2005 · Penalty $480

Work without a permit: work noted : in apt- # 2l ; 2nd floor neew floor new partition wood of & sheetrock constructed no permit. remedy: "stop all work" obtain a permit.

Jun 16, 2003

Work without a permit erected doorway at 4 floor to divide one apartment into 2 total 3 apts on 4 floor. remedy: obtain a permit.

Jul 19, 2002

Failure to maintain defects are missing fire stop ceiling with exposed wood members at cellar east section (2) loose ceiling ceiling with sagging beams in boiler room beams support is for 1st floor rusty with

May 8, 2002

Failure to maintain : defects are : unkey bricks throughout entire parapet at roof. (2) loose and missing bricks at chimney at roof south. (3) vertical cracks over windows lintels at 2nd & 3rd story rear approx

May 8, 2002

Plumbing fixtures not properly trapped and or vented new waste lines for kitchen and bathrooms fixtures on all new illegally split apartments on each floor are not vented at all remedy properly vent each fixtur

Apr 26, 2002

Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested 1.new cast iron pvc waste line for kitchens and bathrooms 2 new hot and cold water lines 3 new gas lines on all illegally split apartments on each floor rem

Apr 26, 2002

Plumbing work without a permit installation of new cast iron pvc wasteline hot and cold water lines gas lines all running from basement up through all 4 floors for use of kitchen and bathroom on all new illegal

Apr 26, 2002