788 Knickerbocker Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03412-0033Map
Owner of record: Valentin Cesar
788 Knickerbocker Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Valentin Cesar. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 20 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 29
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 0
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 29
- 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 - 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
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
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 17, 2023
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.
Mar 23, 2023
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 7, 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.
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 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
Jul 22, 2015
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead door to roof.
Dec 4, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of tar pails & roofing meterial bulkhead stairs.
Dec 4, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 3 sty pub hall.
Dec 4, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 3rd sty pub hall.
Dec 4, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wire clg light fixture 1 sty pub hall to apt 1 rear. located at apt 1
Dec 4, 1987 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes rear balconies all stys.
Dec 4, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3
Dec 4, 1987 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty apt 3 bathroom. located at apt 3
Dec 4, 1987 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3
Dec 4, 1987 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3
Dec 4, 1987 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling 2 sty apt 2 bathroom. located at apt 2
Dec 4, 1987 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2
Dec 4, 1987 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2
Dec 4, 1987 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure gooseneck ladder rear roof er1.
Dec 4, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective exterior brick wall 3 sty to rear roof.
Dec 4, 1987
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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
Dec 4, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets cold water 2 sty apt 2 bathroom. located at apt 2
Dec 4, 1987 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tile walls 2 sty apt 2 bathroom. located at apt 2
Dec 4, 1987 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Three family dwellings | 3 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3412 / 33
- Assessed value
- $130,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #315608, last renewed Aug 18, 2025.
Questions about 788 Knickerbocker Avenue
Who owns 788 Knickerbocker Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Valentin Cesar.
Does 788 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.
Is 788 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 788 Knickerbocker Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 788 Knickerbocker Avenue?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.