785 Knickerbocker Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03413-0006Map
Owner of record: Knickerbocker Lofts LLC
785 Knickerbocker Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1914 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 38 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Knickerbocker Lofts LLC. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on August 21, 2024.
- HPD violations
- 26
- DOB violations
- 24
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 32
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 26
- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 4th story balcony, fire escape at building north yard
Aug 21, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at staircase door at cellar at public hall
Jul 10, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at staircase door at cellar at public hall
Jul 10, 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.
Mar 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lockset at door in the entrance located at apt 203, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 203
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective repair/hinges in the entrance located at apt 203, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 203
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing upper and lower sash and glass (entire window frame) at window opening 1st and second from east at south in the 2nd room from north located at apt 203, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 203
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective 6th, 8th, 14th,15th and 16th ceramic tile step tread from bottom up at stair a at south at public hall stairs, 1st story
Sep 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 15 sq.ft at ceiling at basement
Sep 14, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand doorstop installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2022
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 15 sq.ft at ceiling at basement original violation 15365557 issued 14-sep-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 14, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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 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.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 210, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2021 · Apt 210
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 210, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2021 · Apt 210
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak around window recess at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 210, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2021 · Apt 210
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above window at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 210, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2021 · Apt 210
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all window jambs around window at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 210, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2021 · Apt 210
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color around window recess on west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 210, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2021 · Apt 210
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq. ft at north window jamb at the west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 210, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 14044717 issued 27-feb-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Feb 27, 2021 · Apt 210
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1. sq.ft at north window jamb and south jamb at the window at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 210, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2021 · Apt 210
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq. ft at north window jamb at the west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 210, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2021 · Apt 210
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1. sq.ft at north window jamb and south jamb at the window at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 210, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 14044713 issued 27-feb-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Feb 27, 2021 · Apt 210
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor .. at lobby, 1st story
Jan 25, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 24
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 9, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 28, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 14, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
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
Feb 27, 2001
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
Feb 10, 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
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 6, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 6, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 6, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 6, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35260362x issued on 05/12/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. altered/change building occup
Jan 7, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35260362x issued on 05-12-17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. alter changed bldg occupied w/o a valid cert of occupancy as
Nov 21, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35260362x issued on 5/12/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. altered/changed building r
Oct 13, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35260362x issued on 05/12/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102.01. altered changed build
Mar 4, 2018 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35260362x issued on 05/12/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. altered changed bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o as per 28-118.
Jan 24, 2018 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35260362x issued on 05/12/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. note: no document file for occupancy/alterative change of bldg
Dec 14, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35260362x issued on 05/12/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for occupying bldg w/o a valid c of o. remedy: comply w/comm's
Nov 1, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35260362x issued on 05/12/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.no compliance recorded for bu
Sep 19, 2017 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/vio # 35260332x issued on 05/12/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply with commissioner's order &/or file
Aug 5, 2017 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Altered/changed building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy as per 28-118-3.1 28-118.3.2.observed apts labeled #210 and 112 occupied with beds clothing personal belongings.aleration permit #32009
May 12, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested. i observed in cellar and top floor sprinkler/standpipe system on and fully operational with all main valves and system pressurized supplying water to sprin
Mar 21, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Altered/changed bldg occupied w/o valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1 - 28-118.3.2. observed apts labeled #210 & #112 occupied with beds,clothing,personal belongings. alteration permit # 3200988464 alt 1 in progress
Mar 21, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to protect public and property affected by construction opera tions.noted: at active job site under #320988464, no guardrail at 4th floor bulkhad landing,sair treads and landing platform are even with
Aug 5, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
31a, 6e. excessive heat in building boiler defective zome valve defec-tive no 1 termerstat defective
Mar 2, 1994
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 18, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Mailbox
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 103
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 203
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 203
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 6, 2022 · Apt 203
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 6, 2022 · Apt 203
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 203
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 203
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 203
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 203
Close
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- Door/window
Window pane
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 203
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 203
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 203
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 203
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 203
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 203
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 203
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 203
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 203
Close - General
Mailbox
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 203
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 203
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 12, 2021 · Apt 210
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 12, 2021 · Apt 210
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 12, 2021 · Apt 210
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 12, 2021 · Apt 210
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jun 18, 2020 · Apt 116
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2020 · Apt 113
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 18, 2017 · Apt 210
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 210
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 210
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 210
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 21, 2016 · Apt 210
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1914
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 38
- Building area
- 27,392 ft²
- Lot area
- 12,650 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3413 / 6
- Assessed value
- $2,335,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #388649, last renewed Oct 1, 2025.
Questions about 785 Knickerbocker Avenue
Who owns 785 Knickerbocker Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Knickerbocker Lofts LLC.
Does 785 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.
Is 785 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 785 Knickerbocker Avenue built?
City records list 1914 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 785 Knickerbocker Avenue?
It has 38 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.