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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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
3
About 38% 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 · 234

  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

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

    Oct 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story

    Nov 1, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1l, 1st story

    Jun 17, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Feb 10, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 10, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Feb 10, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of gas range at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 10, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 10, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with doors intact. at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Aug 5, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 = 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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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

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
2,402 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.