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735 Knickerbocker Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03399-0010Map

Owner of record: Shao Lin Zheng

735 Knickerbocker Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1909 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Shao Lin Zheng. HPD has recorded 71 housing violations here, most recently on September 16, 2026. 41 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
71
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
26

What to know

Concern
15 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 16, 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
7
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 · 71

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Sep 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key operated double cylinder lock installed at door at building entrance

    Sep 12, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door at building entrance

    Sep 12, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at building vestibule

    Sep 12, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door to roof at bulkhead , 4th story

    Sep 12, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 4L

    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 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 4L

    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 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Sep 12, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Sep 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Sep 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story

    Sep 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked leading to basement at boiler room, 1st story

    Aug 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 4R

    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 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 4R

    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 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings signage missing

    Aug 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 signage present but information missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at roof bulkhead door at 4th story

    Aug 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame at vestibule door at public hall at 1st story

    Aug 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door at 1st story

    Aug 27, 2026

    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

    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 19, 2025

    Open — Info 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    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 27, 2024

    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 10, 2024

    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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    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

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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.

    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 30, 2019

    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.

    Nov 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Mar 27, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing tread at north stack 1st from bottom at fire escape, 2nd story

    Feb 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the builing entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 8, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective lock on the door at the building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 8, 2016

    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 10, 2016

    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 9, 2015

    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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    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 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 16, 1999

    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

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 23, 2017 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jan 19, 2017 · Apt FE

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 8, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 8, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 30, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 30, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 30, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 30, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jun 11, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 6, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 11, 2009 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Dec 11, 2009 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 11, 2009 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 11, 2009 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Dec 1, 2003 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 11, 2003 · Apt 2L

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built
1909
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
6,864 ft²
Lot area
2,200 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3399 / 10
Assessed value
$585,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #310566, last renewed Dec 13, 2024.

Questions about 735 Knickerbocker Avenue

Who owns 735 Knickerbocker Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Shao Lin Zheng.

Does 735 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 71 housing violations at this property.

Is 735 Knickerbocker Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 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 735 Knickerbocker Avenue built?

City records list 1909 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 735 Knickerbocker Avenue?

It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.