859 Knickerbocker Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03431-0008Map

859 Knickerbocker Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 859 Knickerbocker LLC. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on November 2, 2004. 18 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 18
DOB violations: 14
ECB violations: 1
HPD complaints: 5

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Nov 2, 2004

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 · 18

CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 2nd story front apartment 2f
Nov 2, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile walls and floor bathroom 2 sty. west apt. 201.
Nov 2, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color wall bathroom 2 sty. west apt. 201.
Nov 2, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line bathtub bathroom 2 sty. west apt. 201.
Nov 2, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling foyer and scuttle closet 2 sty, west apt. 201.
Nov 2, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor scuttle closet 2 sty. west apt. 201.
Nov 2, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling center and north west room 2 sty. west apt. 201.
Nov 2, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor bathroom 2 sty. west apt. 2.
Nov 2, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile walls bathroom 2 sty. west apt. 2.
Nov 2, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor closet private hall 2 sty. west apt. 2.
Nov 2, 2004
Open — Nov sent out

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BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective east wall light fixture bathroom 2 sty. west apt. 2.
Nov 2, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub bathroom 2 sty. west apt. 2.
Nov 2, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling southwest room & private hall & closet 2 sty west apt. 2.
Nov 2, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling southwest room & private hall 2 sty. west apt. 2.
Nov 2, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture private hall 2 sty. west apt. 2.
Nov 2, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass french doors north west room 2-lites 2 sty. west apt. 2.
Nov 2, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 2 sty. west apt. 2.
Nov 2, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 2 sty. west apt. 201.
Nov 2, 2004
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 14

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
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
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed

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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 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

Non-hazardous
24b25a34b48a5050a50b50c50d50e50f. 50 holes in walls and ceiling 50a exposed wood over boiler 50b missing fire damper for fresh air duct 50c missing discharge pipe for water heater safety valve. 50d water heater
May 28, 2008 · Penalty $180
Resolve

Complaints

Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close
General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close
Electric
Wiring
Jul 26, 2006 · Apt 2R
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 (S2)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 2
Residential units: 2
Building area: 2,700 ft²
Lot area: 1,500 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 304
Council district: 37
Block / lot: 3431 / 8
Assessed value: $98,340
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 859 Knickerbocker Avenue

Who owns 859 Knickerbocker Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 859 Knickerbocker LLC.

Does 859 Knickerbocker Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 859 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 859 Knickerbocker Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 859 Knickerbocker Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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