551 Knickerbocker Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03335-0006Map
Owner of record: Golden Ridge Realty LLC
551 Knickerbocker Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Golden Ridge Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 8 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 28
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 12
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 14
- 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, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Dec 4, 2024
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 28, 2023
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 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north
May 15, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
May 15, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding at north and west wall. at public hall, 2nd story
May 15, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
May 15, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at the wasteline at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Apr 28, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood rotted base cabinet at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Apr 28, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Apr 28, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Apr 28, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color sheetrock ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 28, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood tread 9th up from bottom at stairs 2nd to 3rd sty at public hall
Apr 28, 2013
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 28
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
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
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
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
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
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
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 30000071952y0001 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report fo
May 28, 2025 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
B265 as per class 2 (b265) 28.303.7 failure to file a complete boilerinspection as per dob records. submit a current b09 report
May 2, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
May 23, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 13, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 13, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 13, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 13, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 13, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Windows
Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,300 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3335 / 6
- Assessed value
- $419,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #821504, last renewed Mar 21, 2025.
Questions about 551 Knickerbocker Avenue
Who owns 551 Knickerbocker Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Golden Ridge Realty LLC.
Does 551 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 551 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 551 Knickerbocker Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 551 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.