2251 Knapp Street
Brooklyn, NY 11229BBL 3-08821-0010Map
Owner of record: Soto James S
2251 Knapp Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1953 in Brooklyn, 11229. It has 162 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Soto James S. HPD has recorded 88 housing violations here, most recently on September 11, 2026. 33 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 88
- DOB violations
- 36
- ECB violations
- 19
- HPD complaints
- 77
Available now in this building
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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. The newest 10 per agency here; the full lists are a click away.
HPD housing violations · 88
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at the compactor closet door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at the compactor closet door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Dec 20, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective with fire retardant materials at ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Dec 20, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Dec 20, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 6E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 6E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 6C
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 36
- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 1, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 12, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 12, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 19
- Class - 1
Failure to submit the required parking structure initial observation report for an existing parking structure or a periodic inspection of a parking structure(pips) report documenting the conditions of psid#b000
Oct 1, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to submit the required parking structure initial observation report for an existing parking structure or a periodic inspection of a parking structure(pips) report documenting the conditions of psid#b000
Oct 1, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Misaligned cab mirror. slack in tail rope. inoperative car phone. machine room door not fire rated.
Jun 7, 2023 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Non fire rated machine room door.
Dec 20, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Shorten gov rope. non fire rated mr door.
Dec 20, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Misaligned cab mirror. missing in case of fire sign in basement
Dec 8, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Eailure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances (exteiror) noted at the time of my inspection observed at exposure 1 and 3 of the above location three large ac units not being supported with brakec
Nov 10, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. file application install dlm and perfor
May 6, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. file application install dlm and perfor
May 6, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. file application install dlm and perfor
May 6, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Complaints
- Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 6E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 6C
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jun 11, 2023 · Apt 6G
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 5H
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 6C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 6C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 6C
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | $220,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Nov 13, 2025 | $249,500 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $175,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Oct 28, 2025 | $240,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1953
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 162
- Building area
- 174,580 ft²
- Lot area
- 84,200 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 315
- Council district
- 46
- Block / lot
- 8821 / 10
- Assessed value
- $7,610,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #330800, last renewed Aug 25, 2026.
Questions about 2251 Knapp Street
Who owns 2251 Knapp Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Soto James S.
Does 2251 Knapp Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 88 housing violations at this property.
Is 2251 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 2251 Knapp Street built?
City records list 1953 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2251 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.