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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

Concern
12 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 11, 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
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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 · 60

  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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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  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at cellar

    Feb 17, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures

    Jul 5, 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.

    Apr 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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.

    Nov 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective burts hot water tank at cellar at boiler room

    Nov 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

    Oct 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • 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 no location on sign at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 23, 2017

    Open — False certification
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system doors locked at building front and at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 23, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.