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
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 · 71
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key operated double cylinder lock installed at door at building entrance
Sep 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at building vestibule
Sep 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 4L
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 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 4R
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 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 signage present but information missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
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 19, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Jun 10, 2025
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 27, 2024
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 10, 2024
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.
Mar 23, 2023
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
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.
Apr 9, 2021
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.
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 30, 2019
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.
Nov 24, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock on the door at the building entrance , 1st story
Mar 27, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the builing entrance at public hall, 1st story
Dec 8, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 10, 2016
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 9, 2015
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.
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
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.