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796 Knickerbocker Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03412-0036Map

Owner of record: Rivera, David

796 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 Rivera, David. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 26 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
35
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 35

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 17, 2023

    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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    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 7, 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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 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 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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
  • B

    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 required

    Jul 4, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 100 watts minimum

    Nov 15, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint window frame kitchen 2 sty apt 2 brandon no phone er1. , section '' ''

    Jun 7, 1989 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint window frame south room 2 sty apt 2 brandon no phone er1. , section '' ''

    Jun 7, 1989 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint window frame northeast room 2 sty apt 2 brandon no phone er1. , section '' ''

    Jun 7, 1989 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint window frames northwest room 2 sty apt 2 brandon no phone er1. , section '' ''

    Jun 7, 1989 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixture wall 2 sty south apt 2l foyer. , section '' ''

    Aug 18, 1987 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty public hall.

    Aug 11, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 3 sty public hall.

    Aug 11, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bulkhead to roof 3 sty public hall.

    Aug 11, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 1 sty public hall rear.

    Aug 11, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors on walls at or near stairs all stys public halls.

    Aug 11, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective outlet west wall 3 sty apt 3 front room. located at apt 3

    Aug 11, 1987 · Apt 3

    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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Aug 11, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.

    Aug 11, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Aug 11, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation cornice front roof.

    Aug 11, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods rear.

    Aug 11, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire clg fixture center room 3 sty west apt 3r. located at apt 3r

    Aug 11, 1987 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 3 sty apt 3r. , section '' ''

    Aug 11, 1987 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit entrance door 3 sty apt.

    Aug 11, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing handrail stair cellar rear to rear yard.

    Oct 5, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective mortar cement ceiling cellar front.

    Oct 5, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of household items stored cellar throughout.

    Oct 5, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Work w/out permit

    Aug 16, 2010

    Vw-violation work without permit - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit.noted:@ 2nd & 3rd flr apts installed new waste & water lines.3rd flr appears complete,2nd flr appears 3/4 complete w/ waste line open to sewer gases.stop all work-make safe.obtain approval & p

    Aug 16, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Active

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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 (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 / 36
Assessed value
$129,840
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #339971, last renewed Aug 18, 2025.

Questions about 796 Knickerbocker Avenue

Who owns 796 Knickerbocker Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rivera, David.

Does 796 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.

Is 796 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 796 Knickerbocker Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 796 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.