2209 Knapp Street
Brooklyn, NY 11229BBL 3-08821-0001Map
Owner of record: Ronald Barnes
2209 Knapp Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1951 in Brooklyn, 11229. It has 162 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Ronald Barnes. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on December 8, 2025. 15 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 33
- DOB violations
- 39
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 83
Available now in this building
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
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HPD housing violations · 33
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at compactor closet door at public hall, 6th story
Dec 8, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at the compactor closet door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 8, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at compactor closet door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 8, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at compactor closet door at public hall, 4th story
Dec 8, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at hopper door in the compactor closet at public hall, 4th story
Dec 8, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at hopper door in the compactor closet at public hall, 1st story
Dec 8, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at compactor closet door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 8, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 16, 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.
Apr 10, 2024
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 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 39
- Construction other optional
Emergency work order to vacate entire parking lot at this location.due to imminent unsafe conditions. note: at the time of inspection observe at 1 level ps below 6 fl bldg severe spalling/crack concrete/exposed re-bar multi loc at concrete soffit & ramp, making ps unsafe for use remedy:immediately vacate entire parking structure @ 2212 plumb 1 st
Aug 28, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Vacate order ewo. emergency work order to vacate entire parking lot at this location due to imminent unsafe conditions.note: observed @ 1 level ps below 6 ft bldg severe spalling/crack concrete/expose re-bar multi loc. at slab soffit & colums making ps unsafe for use. remedy: immediately vacate entire parking structure @ 2229 knapp street
Aug 28, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Emergency work order on an active ps consisting of 1 level below 6fl bldg, observed cracked/spalling concrete/exposed rebar multi loc cracked cmu.remedy:owner to retain nys rdp to direct and supervise the installation of safety measures.all work under rdp. rdp to provide daily progress reports to [email protected]
Aug 28, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Emergency work order.note: on an active ps consisting of 1 level below 6fl bldg,i severe cracked/spalling concrete/exposed re-bar multi loc.@ slab soffitt, columns & beams making p.s. unsafe for vehicular/pedestr traffic. remedy:owner to retain a nys registered design prof (rdp) to supervise install safe measures to [email protected]
Aug 28, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Vacate order ewo. emergency work order to vacate entire parking lot @ this location due to imminent unsafe cond. note: at time of inspection observed at 1 level ps below 6fl bldg severe spalling/cracked concrete exposed re-bar. multi loc. @ concrete soffit & ramp making ps unsafe remedy:immediately vacate entire parking structure at 2212 plumb 1 str
Aug 28, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Vacate order ewo. emergency work order to vacate entire parking lot due to imminent unsafe conditions.note: at time of inspection, observed at 1 level ps below 6fl bldg. secure spalling/cracked concret exposed re-bar mult loc. at slab soffit & column making ps unsafe remedy:immediately vacate entire parking structure at 2229 knapp st
Aug 28, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 2, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 26, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 26, 2021
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 3, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons #39052486r issued on 12/08/2021, and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable cert
Jan 8, 2025
Resolve - Class - 1
28-323.8 and rcny 103-13(5). failure to secure public safety and/or make the building's structure and appurtenances conform to the provisions of admin code after unsafe notification filed by qspi #unps-b0005700
Aug 28, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
28-323.8 and rcny 103-13(5). failure to secure public safety and/or make the building's structure and appurtenances conform to the provisions of admin code after unsafe notification filed by qspi #unps-b0005679
Aug 28, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Eliminate slack in tail rope
Dec 8, 2021 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 1
I observed in apt newly installed piping, fittings and valves for stove in apt #5d on 5th floor and no permits on file; therefore no proper testing performed at time of inspection, perform test
Feb 23, 2021 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
I observed in apt #5d on 5th floor newly installed gas piping, fittings and valves for stove more than 6 feet away from back of stove and no permits on file for any work performed. work was performed 100%., obt
Feb 23, 2021 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persosn and property affected by cosntruction operatiosn note facade repairs and waterproofing under job applocation 32183008 still actiev some protection in place and in use
Oct 22, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed several window air condition units installed without supports brackets throughout exposures# 1, 2, 3, and 4., maintain exterior building wall
Sep 11, 2019 · Penalty $620
Resolve - Class - 1
Facade repair in progress via dob application# 321820008. as a result of construction activities on exterior in apt.#5e observed silica dust in the kitchen, bedroom and living room on floors, window sills and
Sep 4, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post or distribute safe construction bill of rights. note: during time of inspection, observed no safe construction bill of rights posted and certain tenants in the building that want to remain anon
Jul 19, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 5G
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 3H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $180,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| May 28, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| May 21, 2026 | $260,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Apr 29, 2026 | $230,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Mar 3, 2026 | $242,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1951
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 162
- Building area
- 174,580 ft²
- Lot area
- 78,644 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 315
- Council district
- 46
- Block / lot
- 8821 / 1
- Assessed value
- $7,489,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #338888, last renewed Aug 4, 2025.
Questions about 2209 Knapp Street
Who owns 2209 Knapp Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ronald Barnes.
Does 2209 Knapp Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.
Is 2209 Knapp Street 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 2209 Knapp Street built?
City records list 1951 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2209 Knapp Street?
It has 162 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.