708 Knickerbocker Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03384-0035Map
Owner of record: Jc Real Estate Development L.p.
708 Knickerbocker Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Jc Real Estate Development L.p.. HPD has recorded 60 housing violations here, most recently on May 11, 2026. 33 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 60
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 182
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
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 · 60
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at wasteline under sink in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 11, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 11, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 11, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 11, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 11, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18571575 issued 14-jan-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd private hallway from north at west located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st private hallway from north at west located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective hinges at closet door (3rd from north at west) in the 1st private hallway from north at west located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeded maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at sink in the kitchenette located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at cellar
Feb 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum of 130 degrees at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures
Jul 5, 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.
Apr 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3a , 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a , 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 3A
Open — 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.
Nov 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures no volume in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective burts hot water tank at cellar at boiler room
Nov 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective hot water shut -off valve, underneath sink , at north wall , in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective hot water shut-off valve, at flex connector , underneath wash basin , at west wall, in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen , the 1st private hallway , the 3rd room from east, the 4th room from east, the 1st room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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 - 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.
Oct 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story
Dec 23, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 no location on sign at public hall, 1st story
Dec 23, 2017
Open — False certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system doors locked at building front and at public hall, 1st story
Dec 23, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective. located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 2, 2016 · Apt 2B
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective. located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 2, 2016 · Apt 2B
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 23, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 23, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Feb 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, apartment at west
Dec 18, 2013 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar, 1st story
Dec 18, 2013
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- 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
Mar 26, 2002
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
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt PP
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt PP
Close
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- Electric
Lighting
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt PP
Close - Outside building
Gutter/leader
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt PP
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt PP
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt PP
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt PP
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt PP
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 16, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 7, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 5, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 4, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 11, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 15, 2024 · Apt APT1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,460 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3384 / 35
- Assessed value
- $601,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #315731, last renewed Oct 9, 2025.
Questions about 708 Knickerbocker Avenue
Who owns 708 Knickerbocker Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jc Real Estate Development L.p..
Does 708 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 60 housing violations at this property.
Is 708 Knickerbocker Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 708 Knickerbocker Avenue built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 708 Knickerbocker Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.