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653 Knickerbocker Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03365-0102Map

Owner of record: Bw Heiden LLC

653 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 Bw Heiden LLC. HPD has recorded 457 housing violations here, most recently on June 3, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
457
DOB violations
22
ECB violations
24
HPD complaints
958

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 3, 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
2
About 25% of the building's 8 apartments
Down from 4 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 · 457

  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 3, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

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

    Jun 3, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing string at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 30, 2024

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing string installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

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

    Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 17237989 issued 31-aug-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 17237984 issued 31-aug-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 17208078 issued 20-aug-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures throughout apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jul 3, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 3, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing string to hold vestuble door open at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at the north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 3, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling (2nd from east at north) at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at ceiling above steam riser at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 4l, 4th story, 4th apartment from north at east

    Oct 1, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 4th apartment from north at east

    Oct 1, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wall erected from floor to ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 4th apartment from north at east

    Oct 1, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide a suitable strainer for the drain the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 4th apartment from north at east

    Oct 1, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at south in the 4th room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 4th apartment from north at east

    Oct 1, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel surface by method of reglazing in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 4th apartment from north at east

    Oct 1, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 1, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Oct 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Oct 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximun allowable temperature of 130 degrees. in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window sash from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window sash from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Nov 19, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wall created from floor to ceiling with door opening creating two rooms. in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 22

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 6, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 29, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 29, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 29, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 29, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 15, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 15, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 28, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 28, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 28, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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 19, 2007

    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 26, 2002

    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

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 14, 1989

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 14, 1989

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 14, 1989

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 24

  • Class - 3

    Work w/o a permit.observed at rearside(exp#3)illegally constructed a wooden deck attached to bld.left side,exit door of apt(1l)approx.sized(8 x 8 x 3h)ft.with stair case to the backyard.rem:obtain permits to re

    Jun 11, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Fail to provide effective electrical continuity for metal raceways enclosures cable armor. lighting raceway to 1st floor fixture not continuous. remedy: provide effective electrical continuity. provision of law

    Dec 12, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work without a permit. observed at 3:00pm 1. 100 amp service switch installed in basement service entrance, trof. feeders panels.no application on file for electrical work in basement. remedy:obtain

    Dec 12, 2018 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide cover faceplate lampholders luminaire canopy for electrical outlet. circuit for electrical outlet. circuit breaker panel covers and meter pan covers missing in basement. remedy: comply with e

    Dec 12, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Luminaires and lampholders not installed in an approval manner. fixture in 1st floor hallway not properly installed. remedy: perform proper installation. provision of law: ec 410.30.

    Dec 12, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. i observed in the cellar area newly-installed sani tary waste piping for the building...all the plumbing work and instal lation was done w/o a permit...rmdy: obtain permit.

    Dec 12, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide adequate circuit overcurrent protection device per table. number#thhn fused at 30amps in basement panel. remedy: provide adequate overcurrent protection. provision of law: ec 240.3

    Dec 12, 2018 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. observed in basement up to 1/2 of ceiling fire stop removed potential fire hazard createdobserved exposed electrical cables & wiring electrical outlets unit no

    May 3, 2016 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested.@ the time of inspection 145pm on 4/1/16 @ the address above,i observed new gas piping& sanitary pipes which were not properly tested.rem perform test

    Apr 1, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.re prohibited material.@ the time of inspection 145pm on 4/1/16 on the address above i observed in the cellar future connection for gas line & a illegal union a

    Apr 1, 2016

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit.@ the time of inspection 145pm on 4/1/16 @ above address i observed in cellar newly installed gas piping for apt1r.pipe sealent was still fresh & wet.i observed in cellar newly installed sanit

    Apr 1, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Gas being supplied to bldg w/o inspection & cert by dob @ the time of my inspection 145pm on 4/1/16 @ above address i observed in cellar newly installed gas piping w/ no proper inspections & or certs by dob.rem

    Apr 1, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit. at the time of my inspection at 8:15am on 3-19-16at the above address i observed on the 4th floor apt 4r a newly installed gas piping and fittings for 1 gas stove. no permits on file on dob

    Mar 19, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Gas being supplied to building without inspection and certification bydob. at the time of my inspection at 8:15am on 3-19-16 at the above address i observed on the 4th floor apt 4r and active gas line that was

    Mar 19, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to ground electrical systems. water main ground is not provided in basement. also see objection issued to owner on 12.11.10 & 7.7.10& 11.12.86 no ground provided. #b334377 & b329054 & b011014 which is

    Jul 11, 2013 · Penalty $4,800

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment, apparatus materials, devices, appliances or wiring in use. defective fixtures in use in basement.also see objection issued to owner on 11.12.1986for defective

    Jul 11, 2013 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to secure/support raceways/cable assemblies/boxes/cabinets/fittings. boxes and cables are not secure in basement. also see objectionissued to owner on 11.12.1986 for cables not secure #b011014; which is

    Jul 11, 2013 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide cover/faceplate/lamp holder/luminaire canopy for electical outlets. boxes not covered in basement. also see objection issued to owner on 11.12.1986. for boxes not covered #b011014 which is

    Jul 11, 2013 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work w/o a permit. 1 new feeder basement. remedy: obtain permit.

    Jul 11, 2013 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio #34687479x for work w/o permit @ cellar installed plumbing & partitions for 1 illegal class a apt. no record of correction. rem: comply w/ comm's order & obtain

    Mar 20, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families per mdr # 341948 the building is legal for 8 apts now the cellar-partitions erected creating one room, kitchen

    Aug 1, 2008 · Penalty $1,200

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. at cellar level partitions has been erected creating one room, kitchen w/stove & sink and bathroom (3 pc) remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.

    Aug 1, 2008 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg:hazardous as noted:at the rear of four storied brick framed structure various area's of the fire escape are seriously defected w/loose stairs held together w/rope causing a hazard to

    Jun 9, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records class 'a' apt created at cellar fixtures present.remedy:restore premises to legalocupancy.

    Jun 8, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Active

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 1, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 1, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 1, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Cabinet

    Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 18, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 18, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 18, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 25, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 25, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 3, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 25, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 29, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jun 29, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 29, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 29, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 4L

    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
2,323 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3365 / 102
Assessed value
$804,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #341948, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.

Questions about 653 Knickerbocker Avenue

Who owns 653 Knickerbocker Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bw Heiden LLC.

Does 653 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 457 housing violations at this property.

Is 653 Knickerbocker Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 25% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 653 Knickerbocker Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 653 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.