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863 Knickerbocker Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03431-0007Map

Owner of record: Bushwick Ms LLC

863 Knickerbocker Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 1 residential unit across 2 floors. The owner of record is Bushwick Ms LLC. HPD has recorded 84 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2022.

HPD violations
84
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 2022

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 · 84

  • 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, 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.

    Mar 16, 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.

    Apr 21, 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.

    Nov 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Sep 5, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Sep 5, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exeeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 3, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Jan 12, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Jan 12, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective wire glass pane at skylight , 2nd story

    Jan 12, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Jan 12, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective mortar at building facade over door at front areaway

    Jan 12, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and walls thru/out 2nd. story apt.

    Nov 4, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roahces thru/out 2nd. sty. apt.

    Nov 4, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed bx cable and wiring ceiling center room and front west room.

    Nov 4, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color kitchen ceiling 2nd. story apt.

    Nov 4, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2nd. story apt.

    Nov 4, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling of kitchen 2nd. story front north apt. 2f.

    Nov 4, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative light fixtures at 2nd room from south and north room 2nd. story front north apt. 2f.

    Nov 4, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over 2nd. story front north apt. kitchen, 2nd. room from south and north room,

    Nov 4, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass window, 2nd room from front. 2nd story front apartment.

    Nov 4, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located as to permit a person inside the dwelling unit to view any person outside entrance door 2nd story apartments.

    Nov 4, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing light bulb at ceiling fixture, 2nd story public hall.

    Nov 4, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling, 2nd storypublic hall.

    Nov 4, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Remove the dirty and/or loose paper and repaper or paint to the satisfaction of this department walls, 1st story public hall.

    Nov 4, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar front.

    Nov 4, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material, ceiling cellar throughout.

    Nov 4, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.

    Nov 4, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak , over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Nov 3, 2001 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Nov 3, 2001 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing outlets, 1 each at north and west wall. in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Nov 3, 2001 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Abate the nuisance consisting of drop ceilings throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Nov 3, 2001 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Nov 3, 2001 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceilings throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Nov 3, 2001 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring at west wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Sep 25, 2001 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Sep 25, 2001 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Sep 25, 2001 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Sep 25, 2001 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Sep 25, 2001 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of stove 2nd sty at public hall

    Sep 25, 2001

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Sep 25, 2001 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Aug 14, 2001 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Aug 14, 2001 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Aug 14, 2001 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of expose electrically wire at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Aug 14, 2001 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Aug 14, 2001 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of expose eletrically wire at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Aug 14, 2001 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Aug 14, 2001 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Jul 9, 2001 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in house trap at cellar

    Jul 4, 2001

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintian building defects are at 2nd flr front apt kitchen /2sq ft hole in kitchen celing thru plaster due to roof leaks staining evident remedy: make all necessary repairs forthwith.

    Nov 19, 1996 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Outside building

    Skylight

    Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S1)
Year built
1931
Floors
2
Residential units
1
Building area
2,700 ft²
Lot area
1,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3431 / 7
Assessed value
$104,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #814902, last renewed Sep 16, 2025.

Questions about 863 Knickerbocker Avenue

Who owns 863 Knickerbocker Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bushwick Ms LLC.

Does 863 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 84 housing violations at this property.

Is 863 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 863 Knickerbocker Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 863 Knickerbocker Avenue?

It has 1 residential units and 2 units in total.

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