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657 Knickerbocker Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03365-0100Map

Owner of record: Himrod Owners LLC

657 Knickerbocker Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Himrod Owners LLC. HPD has recorded 526 housing violations here, most recently on April 3, 2025. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
526
DOB violations
18
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
550

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 3, 2025

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
7
About 88% of the building's 8 apartments
Down from 8 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 · 526

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective frame in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective leaky shutoff valve at radiator at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall & ceiling (less than 10 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall & ceiling (less than 10 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17418195 issued 14-nov-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

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

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 1st room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 11, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 11, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 11, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Nov 11, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Nov 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 11, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Nov 11, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17411825 issued 11-nov-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Nov 11, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub floor under radiator in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 11, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 11, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 7, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Sep 7, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 7, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the 1st closet from west at north wall wall in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective the counter balance of the lower sash at the 2nd window from north at east in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective the counter balance of the lower sash at the 1st window from north at east in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective the counter balance of the lower sash at the 2nd window from south at west in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective key operated locking device at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 8, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4 sq ft at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4 sq ft at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 16937232 issued 25-apr-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Replace with new the missing sheetrock at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing sheetrock at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 18

  • 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 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 30, 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
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  • 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 3, 2008

    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 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Apr 24, 1998

    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
  • Boiler boiler optional

    B-boiler boiler optional

    Jan 27, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 2

    Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 30000072142y0001 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

    Weilmclain egh-105 boiler=chimney base 1/2 full+loose cement@flue to chimney;correct violation+submit certificate of correction

    Oct 4, 2024 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39009881n issued on 09-23-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for: failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances. remedy: co

    Nov 15, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    On exp 2, putnam avenue side cracking in walls and shifting of the bricks. decorative stone above 3rd floor window moving away from building about 2in of movement away from building., maintain exterior building

    Sep 23, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,4a,15,16,38,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e,50f. 4a-has primary missing manual reset low water cut off; 50a-not enough fresh air to boiler room; 50b-seal all holes in boiler room; 50c-missing spill switch; 50d-need su

    Apr 13, 2016 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg. noted: in apt 4l,found floor tiles w/mortar in bathroom dislodged(10in 10'in),plaster cracks(1/4in)throughout walls. no construction activities in apt 4c. remedy: repair defects forthw

    Jan 8, 2016 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit.noted:job #340225018 permitted for al-2-interiorrenovation of existing apartments including new or relocated partitions,fixtures,(finishes),equipment and casework on floors 002-004-2l,2r,3

    Sep 30, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Fauilure to maintain building in code compliant manner:no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345 noted:at floors 2,3,4, observed unprotected adjoining apartments and fire stopping around exposed beams joists.at cell

    Sep 30, 2015 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Electrical work w/o a permit.on 09/30/15 @ 11:15am i observed:new electrical service installed,new branch circuit wiring in apt;bsmt & hallways.new 6/3 bx risers & panel installed in apt.an application for cert

    Sep 30, 2015 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspectiion.noted:construction worker on sited proforming construction work no approved plans presented at siete.job #340225018.full stop work p

    Sep 30, 2015 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate houskeeping per section requirements.noted:exccessible dust on all floors due to constuction under prmit #340225018. remedy:maintain adequate construction housekeeping.

    Sep 30, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is: brickwork above2nd story window at south wall (putnam ave side) has cracks. brickworkloose & a pice of the decorative lintel has fallen to sidewalk. variou

    Apr 22, 1998 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Fire chamber collapsed hot water relief valve missing

    Apr 12, 1993

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 1, 2025 · Apt IL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 1, 2025 · Apt IL

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 1, 2025 · Apt IL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2024 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 9, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 8, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 30, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    May 30, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 30, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 3, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 3, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 3, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 3, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 3, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 3, 2023 · Apt 1R

    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
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
6,500 ft²
Lot area
2,435 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3365 / 100
Assessed value
$804,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #333304, last renewed May 5, 2026.

Questions about 657 Knickerbocker Avenue

Who owns 657 Knickerbocker Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Himrod Owners LLC.

Does 657 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 526 housing violations at this property.

Is 657 Knickerbocker Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 88% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 657 Knickerbocker Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 657 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.