816 Knickerbocker Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03418-0031Map
Owner of record: D B Knick LLC
816 Knickerbocker Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is D B Knick LLC. HPD has recorded 56 housing violations here, most recently on May 12, 2024. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 56
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 61
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
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 · 56
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 12, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 12, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 12, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 12, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scolding hot water in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 1L
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
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts unit #1l, 1st story, 1st apartment at south posted 02/24/2023 vacate # 224111
Feb 24, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 21, 2023 · Apt 1L
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle and household items at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle and household items at public hall, 4th story
Sep 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department sofit at public hall stairs, 4th story
Sep 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at sofit at public hall stairs, 4th story
Sep 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at sofit at public hall stairs, 4th story
Sep 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle and household items at public hall, 1st story
Sep 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 8, 2021 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door frame in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 8, 2021 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east and west walls at public hall, 1st story
Apr 27, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty lockset at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 27, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2021 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2021 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2021 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at east and west walls at public hall, 1st story
Apr 27, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of hasp and eye lock capable of being padlocked at metal gate at building front yard
Apr 27, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of lockable knob at door of room leading to fire escape in the 5th room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 12, 2017 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Oct 12, 2017
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 10, 2016
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 15, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 2; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 5, 2014 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters at balustrade at 2nd to 3rd story at public hall stairs
Sep 2, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 12, 2008 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - 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 ...... at public hall, 1st story
Mar 5, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - 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 required
Jul 4, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is miissing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
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 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 8, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Signage missing
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 4L
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Apr 17, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 12, 2019 · Apt 4R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 24, 2018 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 24, 2018 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Mailbox
Jan 15, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 10, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 26, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 26, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 26, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 6, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 6, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 16, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 21, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 21, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 21, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 6, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 6, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 6, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 23, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 13, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 13, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 31, 2010 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 31, 2010 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2009 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2008 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 11, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 29, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Doors
Feb 3, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 7,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3418 / 31
- Assessed value
- $740,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #301825, last renewed Jun 25, 2026.
Questions about 816 Knickerbocker Avenue
Who owns 816 Knickerbocker Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is D B Knick LLC.
Does 816 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 56 housing violations at this property.
Is 816 Knickerbocker Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 816 Knickerbocker Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 816 Knickerbocker Avenue?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.