655 Knickerbocker Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03365-0101Map
Owner of record: 655 Bocker LLC
655 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 655 Bocker LLC. HPD has recorded 234 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 234
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 78
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 234
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft. at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of freestanding radiator creating falling objects hazard in the 4th room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixture in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door to public hall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt with eye at door to public hall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at west fire door at cellar
Mar 22, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at north fire door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 22, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 25, 2022
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.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard
Oct 13, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2017 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperable upper and lower window sashes in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2017 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story
Nov 1, 2017 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 10 sq ft on south wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2017 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2017 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2017 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 17, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor (walking area) in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 17, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1l, 1st story
Jun 17, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story
Feb 10, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story
Feb 10, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Feb 10, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings at all stories at public hall
Feb 10, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north
Feb 10, 2016 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south
Feb 10, 2016 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 1r, 1st story, apartment at south
Feb 10, 2016 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Feb 10, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Feb 10, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - 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 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Feb 10, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of gas range at public hall, 1st story
Feb 10, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 1st story
Feb 10, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with doors intact. at public hall, 4th story
Aug 5, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock assembly at building entrance door , 1st story
Aug 5, 2015 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2015 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2015 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 0; in the 1st room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall
Mar 2, 2015
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 15
- 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
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 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 31, 2005
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 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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 · 1
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. note: cornice at rooflevel is hanging and in danger of collapsing to the ground - cornice is metal and became displaced @ left side and directly above the main
Mar 21, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 21, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 24, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 11, 2019 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 11, 2019 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Oct 25, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 25, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 14, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 14, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jun 14, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 14, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 14, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jun 14, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 26, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 26, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 26, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 26, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 26, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 26, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 31, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 31, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 31, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 13, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Locks
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 15, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 15, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Window guards
Mar 15, 2013 · Apt 4R
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Mar 15, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Mar 15, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 15, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 4, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Windows
Apr 4, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Apr 4, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 4, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Mold
Apr 4, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Apr 4, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 4, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Floor
Apr 17, 2008 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Floor
Apr 17, 2008 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 17, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 17, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Doors
Apr 17, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Apr 17, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Apr 17, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 21, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 6,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,402 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3365 / 101
- Assessed value
- $804,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #333303, last renewed Jul 30, 2026.
Questions about 655 Knickerbocker Avenue
Who owns 655 Knickerbocker Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 655 Bocker LLC.
Does 655 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 234 housing violations at this property.
Is 655 Knickerbocker Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 38% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 655 Knickerbocker Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 655 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.