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783 Knickerbocker Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03406-0001Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

783 Knickerbocker Avenue is a school building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11237. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations
0
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
72
HPD complaints
1

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 11

  • 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

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 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 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 72

  • Class - 2

    Reissue ecb #35717421y. failure to maintain building in code-compliantmanner. noted: at (basement)cafeteria/kitchen not installed/provided without ansul fire suppression. remedy: repair and/or replace.

    May 6, 2026 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at (1st fl) rm 112 water damage/staining to ceiling/wall with spalling of plaster/paint. remedy: repair and/or replace.

    May 6, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at(3rd fl)stair c (basement)stair g, d doors are in disrepair/racked. remedy: repair and/or replace.

    May 6, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of emergency lighting for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-542. noted: at (2nd fl)library rm 208a without emergency light

    May 6, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. noted: at (basement)gym, cafeteria(2nd fl) auditorium emergency lights

    May 6, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35677568p: failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: at basement level cafeteria/kitchen gas store continue service without ansul systems which preventing fire under commercial floor. reme

    May 7, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35672706l. failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. at time of my inspection, i obsevred the exterior wall become porous allowing rain water 1w10-the floor and all the way electrical room

    May 10, 2024 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35672708p. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of my inspection, i observed at the cafeteria kitchen 10 burner gas stove do not have an ansul system need to provide a fire su

    May 10, 2024 · Penalty $1,562

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35672705j. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of my inspection, i observed roof leak causing damage to class room ceilings and bulkheads below in the hallway weed to make ne

    May 10, 2024 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35672704h. failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. at time of my inspection i observed at the rear yard at the play ground drains are sinking causing a tripping hazard weed make necessar

    May 10, 2024 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self-closing.noted at exit 6,one door rusted and needs excessive force to open.also on 2nd floor auditorium both exit doors with broken panic bars.remedy:repair/replace door.

    Mar 16, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#356443366l failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381.noted 2nd floor hallway and one emergency lighting at aud

    Mar 16, 2023 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35643363x.failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances.noted:exterior wall become porous allowing rainwater into 3rd fl & all the way into electrical rm & boiler rm.remedy:maintain exterior wa

    Mar 16, 2023 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35643365j failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtenancesnoted:at rear in the playground,drains are sinking causing tripping hazard.rem:make necessary repairs.

    Mar 16, 2023 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted at cafeteria kitchen,10 burner gas stove do not have an ansul system.remedy:provide fire supression system to gas stove.

    Mar 16, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35643364h failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:roof leak causing damage to the classroom ceilings,and bulkheads below.rem:make necessary repairs.

    Mar 16, 2023 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Found federal boiler model fst-175 s/n 9562 active with defects. boiler inoperable due to water flooding boiler oil pumps and gas train. correct all violating conditions and submit a certificate of correction.

    Sep 22, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Found federal boiler model fst-175 s/n 9561 active with defects. boiler inoperable due to water flooding boiler oil pumps and gas train. correct all violating conditions and submit a certificate of correction.

    Sep 22, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35560823y failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances.noted:observed all staircase water penetration through windows from 3rd fl to 1 fl remedy:maintain building exterior walls

    Apr 19, 2022 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35560822m.failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted observed at roof leve leaks in various locations causing damage to ceiling in rooms and hallways.also water penetration all bulkhead

    Apr 19, 2022 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35560821n.failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances.noted observed at exp3 rear of building playground drains are sinking causing a tripping hazard.remedy:maintain building exterior.

    Apr 19, 2022 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381.noted observed 2nd floor hallway and auditorium emergency lighting not operat

    Apr 19, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted observed outside of emergency exit to halsey street.outside concrete slab sinking that can cause a tripping hazard.remedy:repair and/or replace.

    Apr 19, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances notes@staircasec&d water penetration thru windows from 3fl to 1fl.maintain bldg exterior walls.

    Apr 26, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue35473149x failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner note@roof level roof leaks in various areas causing damage to ceiling in rms below.also@bulkhead water penetration@bottom of door.repair &/or re

    Apr 26, 2021 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue35495607l failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances note@exp3 rearyd playgrnd drains are sinking causing tripping hazard.maintain bldg exterior.

    Apr 26, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35386281h failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: roof leaks are damaging walls. all exposures rooms at 3rd flare unsafe to water damage. remedy: repair &/or replace.

    May 13, 2020 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reisssue:#35386282j:failure to maintain building wall(s) and or appurtenances.noted:at rear yard the drains are sinking and causing a tripping hazard.remedy:repair and/or replace.

    May 13, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building walls and appurtenances. at rear of schoolyard sinking w/ drains pushing up tripping hazards also sidewalk for school along halsey st. sinking causing uneven pavement 5 inch high po

    Apr 2, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    (window sills rusted) all. failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. roof leak visible and water penetration throughout all exposures of building and parapet affecting at 3rd fl rooms 302,312,304,3

    Apr 2, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. noted: at bulkhead stair'e',horizontal plaster crack approx 10ft in the wall. remedy: comply w/code/repair the wall.

    Mar 9, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self closing. noted: restroom door adcent to stair'g'at 1st,2nd&3rd fl & rm#310,202 staircase'e'at 3rd fl & bulkhead door staircase'e'& staircase'd'at 2nd fl & stair'c & d'at 1st fl the doors have

    Mar 9, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35200744r failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. noted: plaster damaged due to water penetration in stairway'd'between 2nd & 3rd fl,stairway'e'between 1st,2nd fl & 2rd fl,stairway'e'between

    Mar 9, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Re-issue#35200743p.failure to maintain buliding wall(s)or appurtenances.noted:at cellar level,waer penetrating foundation wall allowing water to enter the gas meter room.remedy:maintain exterior building wall

    Apr 10, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:illumination forexits,exit dishcharge and public corridor per bc1006.1;27-381.noted:attime of inspection observed emergency light packages at 2nd flr at sta

    Apr 10, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissued #3512805k failure to maintain bldg wall(s)or appurtenances.noted foundation wall has become porous allowing rain water into gas meter room &boiler room @cellar level.rem:water proff exterior foundation

    Jun 30, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissued #35128704z.failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:plaster damage dut to water penetration in stairway"d"between 2nd flr &3rd flr.stairway "e"between 1st flr &2nd flr rem-repair.rem:com

    Jun 30, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35094689r.failure to maintain bldg in code-complaint manner.noted:plaster damage due to water penetration in stairway"d"between 2ndfl & 3rd fl,stairway"e"between 1st fl & 2nd fl.rem:repair damaged plas

    Jun 2, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35094688p.failure to maintain bldg wall(s)or appurtenances noted:foundation wall has become porous allowing rain water into gas meter room & boiler room @ cellar level.rem:water proff exterior foundati

    Jun 2, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Re-issue # 34941899n. foundation wall has become porous allowing rain water into gas meter room & boiler room at cellar level. remedy: maintain exterior building wall.

    May 19, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit doors not self closing: ext exit #4 in basement, stair b exterior vestibule doors, stair e at 2nd floor, stair g/f at 3rd floor, front doors at 1st floor level. remedy: repair or replace doors.

    May 19, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Use of prohibited door hardware (door stops) on all but rms 106,108,auditorium,201,204,209,211,301,303,305 & 308. remedy: remove door stops from all doors.

    May 19, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Plaster damage due to water penetration in stairway d between 2nd & 3rd floor & at 3rd floor, stairway e between 1st & 2nd floor. remedy: repair damaged plaster.

    May 19, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Door at stairs g,f & exit 6 racked stair 3 flr detached closer arm. stair f basement closer not working. remedy: repair/replace doors & closers.

    Apr 23, 2013 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    The foundation wall has become porous & allowing rain water into the gas meter room at the cellar level. remedy: water proof exterior foundation wall.

    Mar 28, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    The plaster on the wall is spalling located in room 202 on the 2nd floor level. remedy: repair &/or replace plaster.

    Mar 28, 2012

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Reissue:34510221p exterior brick wall has become popous & allowing rain water to enter the bldg located in class rooms 302,202 and boiler room on basement level. remedy:water proof exterior brick wall.

    Apr 17, 2007

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Reissue:34510222r.plaster is cracked and spalling located in rm 310,308,303. on 3rd fl.rms 212, on 2nd fl-rooms 112,107,104,102 on 1st fl. remedy:repair plaster.

    Apr 17, 2007

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Wooden fl is loose and spalling located on rm 204 on 2nd fl. remedy:replace fl.

    Apr 17, 2007

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Reissue:34510220n windows thru-out the school are inoperable from fl 1 - 4. remedy:replace windows.

    Apr 17, 2007

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
School building (W1)
Year built
1905
Floors
4
Residential units
—
Building area
64,000 ft²
Lot area
30,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3406 / 1
Assessed value
$2,028,600
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 783 Knickerbocker Avenue

Who owns 783 Knickerbocker Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.

Does 783 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 783 Knickerbocker Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 783 Knickerbocker Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

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