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223 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Built 1931 · 3-story walk-up · 6 apartments

16 immediately hazardous violations open. 45 open in all. On the state's rent-stabilization list for 2024.

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Violations issued each year

Violations issued each year
YearHazardousNon-hazardous
202200
202350
202440
202520
2026 so far61

Plus 174 violations from 2008 to 2021. Counted when issued, whether open or fixed since. Paperwork left out.

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Found most often since 2022
  • Fire and safety equipment 13
  • Walls and ceilings 2
  • Floors and stairs 1
Open per apartment
7.5 (45 open across 6 apartments)
Inspector last found a problem
23 Oct 2026 (visits that find nothing are not published)
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Official violation
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Public complaint
A complaint somebody made to a city system, through HPD or 311. A report, not a finding: nobody has necessarily inspected it.
Public filing
A permit, a registration, a bedbug report: a document the owner filed with the city because the law requires it.
Court record
A Housing Court case HPD brought against the owner, or an eviction a city marshal carried out. A court's record: a case is an allegation until it ends in a finding.
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Heat season

No heat or hot-water complaints or violations were recorded here last winter (2025–26). That is the city's record: it only holds what somebody reported.

WinterDaysComplaintsViolations
2025–26000
2026–27 (so far)110

The rules, 1 October to 31 May: from 6am to 10pm, when it is below 55°F outside, the apartment must be at least 68°F; overnight it must be at least 62°F whatever the weather. Hot water must be at least 120°F all year. A tenant without heat can report it to 311.

Rent stabilization

Public filing

The owner registered at least one rent-stabilized apartment here with the state for 2024. The list does not say which apartments, or how many.

Source: Rent Guidelines Board building list, from the state's 2024 registrations. To know about one apartment, a tenant can ask the state for its rent history through Ask HCR.

City violations

Official violation

Immediately hazardous16 open

Class C. HPD considers the condition an immediate danger: no heat in winter, no hot water, lead paint where a child lives, a broken lock on the front door. The owner has 24 hours to correct it.

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective... in the entrance, 3rd story at north

    Issued 22 May 2024Notice sent out 27 May 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • ×2Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 2nd story at south

    2 issued 18 Oct 2021 to 5 Nov 2021Notice of issuance sent to tenantPests§ 27-2017.4

  • Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 2nd story at south

    Issued 5 Nov 2021Notice of issuance sent to tenant 7 Nov 2021Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the east wall in the 3rd room from north, 2nd story

    Issued 22 Jun 2021Notice sent out 23 Jun 2021Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Repair the broken or defective connection at wasteline under sink in the kitchen, 2nd story

    Issued 14 Nov 2019Notice sent out 17 Nov 2019Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 2nd story at south

    Issued 14 Nov 2019Not complied with 17 Feb 2020Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at all fixtures, 2nd story at south

    Issued 14 Nov 2019Notice sent out 17 Nov 2019Heat and hot water§ 27-2005 +1

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance, 3rd story at north

    Issued 9 Nov 2019Notice sent out 11 Nov 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors, in the entrance, 3rd story at north

    Issued 7 Nov 2019Notice sent out 13 Nov 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom, 3rd story at north

    Issued 7 Sept 2010Defect letter issued 28 Oct 2016Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

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  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story at east

    Issued 12 Jun 2009First no access to re- inspect violation 3 Nov 2016Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, south wall in the 2nd room from east, 3rd story at north

    Issued 17 Aug 2008Defect letter issued 28 Oct 2016Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen, 3rd story at north

    Issued 17 Aug 2008Defect letter issued 28 Oct 2016Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, east wall in the 3rd room from east, 3rd story at north

    Issued 17 Aug 2008Defect letter issued 28 Oct 2016Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st wall cabinet from west at north wall in the 4th room from east, 3rd story at north

    Issued 17 Aug 2008Defect letter issued 28 Oct 2016Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

Hazardous29 open

Class B. A hazardous condition: a leak, mould, a defective floor. The owner has 30 days to correct it.

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 23 Oct 2026Notice sent out 25 Oct 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 21 Jul 2026Notice sent out 22 Jul 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 21 Jul 2026Notice sent out 22 Jul 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story at west

    Issued 12 Feb 2025Notice sent out 17 Feb 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story at west

    Issued 12 Feb 2025Notice sent out 17 Feb 2025Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of household item at 3rd story. at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 22 May 2024Notice sent out 27 May 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment, 3rd story at north

    Issued 22 May 2024Notice sent out 27 May 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment, 3rd story at north

    Issued 22 May 2024Notice sent out 27 May 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment, 2nd story at south

    Issued 20 Sept 2023Notice sent out 20 Sept 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom, 2nd story at south

    Issued 20 Sept 2023Notice sent out 20 Sept 2023§ 27-2026

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  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment, 2nd story at south

    Issued 20 Sept 2023Notice sent out 20 Sept 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring in the kitchen, 2nd story at south

    Issued 20 Sept 2023Notice sent out 20 Sept 2023Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of ladder, shelving, garment rack, bicycle at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 20 Sept 2023Notice sent out 20 Sept 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Replace with new the missing door at west wall cabinet in the kitchen, 2nd story at south

    Issued 5 Nov 2021Notice sent out 7 Nov 2021Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance of lower window sash in the 4th room from east, 2nd story at south

    Issued 5 Nov 2021Notice sent out 7 Nov 2021Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood subfloor in the kitchen, 2nd story at south

    Issued 18 Oct 2021Invalid certification 19 Nov 2021§ 27-2005

  • ×2Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen, 2nd story

    2 issued 22 Jun 2021 to 12 Aug 2021Notice sent outFloors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective warped wood floor in the kitchen, 2nd story at north

    Issued 24 Feb 2020Notice sent out 1 Mar 2020Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of door with key operated lock preventing entrance to fire escape window in the 1st room from east, 3rd story at north

    Issued 9 Nov 2019Notice sent out 11 Nov 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door to room with fire escape in the 1st room from east at north, 3rd story at north

    Issued 7 Nov 2019Notice sent out 13 Nov 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair the broken or defective connection at the bathtup waste line in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 4 Jan 2019Invalid certification 14 Feb 2019Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen, 2nd story

    Issued 26 Dec 2018Invalid certification 14 Feb 2019Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the entire apartment, 2nd story

    Issued 26 Dec 2018Invalid certification 14 Feb 2019Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition room with stairs created over apartment, 1st story at south

    Issued 27 Oct 2016Notice sent out 1 Nov 2016Floors and stairs§ 300

  • 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition room with stairs created over apartament, 3rd story

    Issued 27 Oct 2016Notice sent out 1 Nov 2016Floors and stairs§ 300

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate.. in the kitchen, 1st story

    Issued 12 Nov 2015First no access to re- inspect violation 3 Nov 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair the broken or defective closet door in the 4th room from east, 2nd story at north

    Issued 20 Apr 2015Not complied with 29 Oct 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Discontinue use unless and until an approved application is filed and a certificate of occupancy is obtained use for manufacturing business in the entire apartment, 1st story at east

    Issued 20 May 2011First no access to re- inspect violation 3 Nov 2016§ 61

147 closed violations, plus 14 closed paperwork filings

Closed means HPD recorded the violation as corrected, or dismissed it. Both appear here, because the difference matters and only HPD’s own status line says which it was.

  • Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the wall at east in the bathroom, 1st story at north

    Issued 31 Mar 2026Violation dismissed 23 Sept 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2011

  • Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is missing in the entire apartment, 1st story at east

    Issued 21 Feb 2026Violation dismissed 17 May 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045 +3

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance, 1st story at east

    Issued 21 Feb 2026Violation dismissed 17 May 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is missing in the entire apartment, 1st story at east

    Issued 21 Feb 2026Violation dismissed 17 May 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045 +2

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees in the bathroom, 2nd story at south

    Issued 5 Nov 2021Violation closed 2 Dec 2021Heat and hot water§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls in the 3rd room from north, 2nd story

    Issued 22 Jun 2021Violation dismissed 29 Sept 2021Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • ×2Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 4th room from north, 2nd story

    2 issued 10 Oct 2018 to 22 Jun 2021Violation dismissedWalls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the northeast heat riser in the 2nd room from north, 2nd story

    Issued 22 Jun 2021Violation dismissed 12 Sept 2021Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 22 Jun 2021Violation dismissed 12 Sept 2021Doors and windows§ 27-2041

  • Properly secure the loose lower sash window in the kitchen, 2nd story

    Issued 22 Jun 2021Violation closed 21 Jul 2021Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly secure the loose light fixture at the ceiling in the 2nd room from north, 2nd story

    Issued 22 Jun 2021Violation closed 21 Jul 2021Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 9 May 2021Violation closed 16 Jun 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2044

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of household item (vanity dresser) obstructing east door, secondary means of egress in the 4th room from east, 2nd story at north

    Issued 24 Feb 2020Violation dismissed 24 Jun 2020Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items on the 2nd story balcony, east exterior wall at fire escape

    Issued 24 Feb 2020Violation dismissed 24 Jun 2020Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors at east entrance, 2nd story

    Issued 2 Dec 2019Violation closed 27 Feb 2020Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2044

  • Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at sink- (cold side) in the kitchen, 2nd story

    Issued 2 Dec 2019Violation dismissed 23 Feb 2020Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rotted wood base at cabinet under sink in the kitchen, 2nd story

    Issued 14 Nov 2019Violation dismissed 23 Feb 2020Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment, 2nd story at south

    Issued 14 Nov 2019Violation dismissed 6 Feb 2020Heat and hot water§ 27-2028 +1

  • Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room locked

    Issued 9 Nov 2019Violation dismissed 26 Jan 2020Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • ×2Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment, 3rd story at north

    2 issued 7 Nov 2019 to 9 Nov 2019Violation dismissedHeat and hot water§ 27-2029

  • Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Issued 7 Nov 2019Violation dismissed 26 Jan 2020Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at all fixtures, 2nd story

    Issued 14 Nov 2019Violation closed 11 Dec 2019Heat and hot water§ 27-2005 +1

  • Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment, 2nd story at north

    Issued 14 Nov 2019Violation closed 8 Dec 2019Heat and hot water§ 27-2028 +1

  • Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment, 3rd story at north

    Issued 7 Nov 2019Violation closed 1 Dec 2019Heat and hot water§ 27-2031

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the kitchen, 2nd story

    Issued 14 Jan 2019Violation dismissed 23 Jun 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 4th room from east, 2nd story

    Issued 14 Jan 2019Violation dismissed 23 Jun 2019Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective ( loose ) door handle at closet in the 4th room from east, 2nd story

    Issued 14 Jan 2019Violation dismissed 23 Jun 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 3rd room from east, 2nd story

    Issued 14 Jan 2019Violation dismissed 23 Jun 2019Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen, 2nd story

    Issued 14 Jan 2019Violation dismissed 23 Jun 2019Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 2nd room from east, 2nd story

    Issued 14 Jan 2019Violation dismissed 23 Jun 2019Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the waste drain in the bathtub in the bathroom, 2nd story

    Issued 26 Dec 2018Violation closed 21 Feb 2019Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south, 2nd story at north

    Issued 7 Oct 2018Violation dismissed 7 Feb 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south, 2nd story at north

    Issued 7 Oct 2018Violation dismissed 7 Feb 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective escutcheon plate at steam riser in the 1st room from east at south, 2nd story at north

    Issued 7 Oct 2018Violation dismissed 7 Feb 2019Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 7 Oct 2018Violation dismissed 7 Feb 2019Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate.. in the entire apartment, 2nd story

    Issued 10 Oct 2018Violation dismissed 28 Jan 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 3rd room from north, 2nd story

    Issued 10 Oct 2018Violation dismissed 28 Jan 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Refit closet doors in the 1st room from east at south, 2nd story at north

    Issued 7 Oct 2018Violation dismissed 28 Jan 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north, 2nd story

    Issued 10 Oct 2018Violation dismissed 6 Jan 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Refit windows in the kitchen, 2nd story at north

    Issued 18 Apr 2018Violation dismissed 8 Oct 2018Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective door gaskets at refrigerator in the kitchen, 2nd story at north

    Issued 18 Apr 2018Violation dismissed 8 Jul 2018Appliances§ 27-2005

  • Refit upper and lower sashes of windows in the 4th room from east, 2nd story at north

    Issued 18 Apr 2018Violation dismissed 8 Jul 2018Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the kitchen, 2nd story at north

    Issued 18 Apr 2018Violation dismissed 8 Jul 2018Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze porcelain finish at bathtub in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 18 Apr 2018Violation dismissed 8 Jul 2018Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the missing hand rail on south wall at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 18 Apr 2018Violation dismissed 8 Jul 2018Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective, 2nd story at north

    Issued 18 Apr 2018Violation dismissed 8 Jul 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective, 2nd story at north

    Issued 18 Apr 2018Violation dismissed 8 Jul 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • 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

    Issued 22 Apr 2016Violation closed 29 Oct 2016Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 21 Mar 2015Violation closed 29 Oct 2016Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south

    Issued 4 Jan 2012Violation closed 29 Oct 2016Pests§ 27-2018

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south

    Issued 4 Jan 2012Violation closed 29 Oct 2016Pests§ 27-2018

  • Properly secure the loose....riser at south wall in the bathroom, 3rd story at south

    Issued 4 Jan 2012Violation closed 29 Oct 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective counter balance upper and lower sash at window in the kitchen, 2nd story at south

    Issued 2 Aug 2016Violation closed 19 Sept 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of mice, 2nd story at south

    Issued 2 Aug 2016Violation closed 19 Sept 2016Pests§ 27-2018

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall, 2nd story at south

    Issued 2 Aug 2016Violation closed 19 Sept 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen, 2nd story at south

    Issued 2 Aug 2016Violation closed 19 Sept 2016Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective thermal window lower sash counter balances, in the kitchen, 2nd story at north

    Issued 22 Apr 2016Violation closed 24 Jun 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly secure the loose wood closet doors, in the 4th room from east, 2nd story at north

    Issued 22 Apr 2016Violation closed 12 May 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of 2 disused radiators at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 22 Feb 2016Violation closed 10 Mar 2016Heat and hot water§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen, 2nd story

    Issued 3 May 2015Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at south

    Issued 3 May 2015Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Replace with new the broken or defective glass panes at lower and upper sashes, east 1 window in the kitchen, 2nd story

    Issued 3 May 2015Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets handle at bathtub in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 20 Apr 2015Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counter balance at north one window in the kitchen, 2nd story at north

    Issued 20 Apr 2015Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the missing baluster total of one at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Issued 20 Apr 2015Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 20 Apr 2015Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at north wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at north

    Issued 21 Mar 2015Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 21 Mar 2015Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at window lower sash in the kitchen, 2nd story at north

    Issued 21 Mar 2015Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom, 2nd story at south

    Issued 9 Feb 2015Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective glass window at upper sash in the kitchen, 2nd story

    Issued 9 Feb 2015Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective connection waste pipe at sink in the bathroom, 2nd story at south

    Issued 9 Feb 2015Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Replace with new the missing entrance door handle in the bathroom, 2nd story at south

    Issued 9 Feb 2015Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at water closet tank in the bathroom, 2nd story at south

    Issued 9 Feb 2015Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment, 2nd story at south

    Issued 9 Feb 2015Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment, 2nd story at south

    Issued 9 Feb 2015Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment, 2nd story at south

    Issued 9 Feb 2015Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings, in the entire apartment, 2nd story at south

    Issued 27 Aug 2014Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiiling and north wall, in the bathroom, 2nd story at south

    Issued 27 Aug 2014Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective thermal window upper sash interior glass pane, in the kitchen, 2nd story at south

    Issued 27 Aug 2014Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall, at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 27 Aug 2014Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material(plaster) at east wall, at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 27 Aug 2014Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 27 Aug 2014Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of mice, 2nd story, apartment

    Issued 31 Jul 2013Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Pests§ 27-2018

  • Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor at kitchen, 2nd story, apartment

    Issued 31 Jul 2013Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • ×3Abate the nuisance consisting of mice, 2nd story at north

    3 issued 16 Nov 2011 to 3 Jul 2013Violation closedPests§ 27-2018

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches, 2nd story at north

    Issued 28 Feb 2013Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Pests§ 27-2018

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 2nd story at east

    Issued 14 Nov 2012Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Pests§ 27-2018

  • Properly repair the broken or defective electric wall outlet at east wall, in the kitchen, 2nd story at south

    Issued 11 May 2012Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 2nd story

    Issued 4 Feb 2012Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Pests§ 27-2018

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 2nd story at north

    Issued 26 Aug 2011Violation closed 27 Oct 2015Pests§ 27-2018

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 21 Mar 2015Violation closed 28 Apr 2015Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Replace with new the missing baluster at pubic hall stair between 1st and 2nd story

    Issued 10 Sept 2014Violation dismissed 13 Dec 2014Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination.. at public hall, 2nd story

    Issued 17 Jan 2014Violation closed 27 Aug 2014Electrical§ 27-2039

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 17 Jan 2014Violation closed 27 Aug 2014Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Replace with new the broken or defective east two window glass lower sash in the kitchen, 2nd story at north

    Issued 17 Jan 2014Violation closed 27 Aug 2014Doors and windows§ 27-2005

Showing the 100 most recent of 147.

206 violations on record in total, 45 of them open. The count at the top of this page counts habitability violations only.

Complaints to the city

Public complaint

Complaints are reports made to the city. They are not confirmed findings. They come from HPD and from 311, and the same problem can appear more than once if more than one neighbour called.

55 complaints in three years, 39 of them in the last twelve months.

  • Leaks and plumbing6 / 8
  • Doors and windows7 / 7
  • Electrical5 / 7
  • Noise0 / 6
  • Fire and safety equipment5 / 5
  • Floors and stairs5 / 5
  • Mold and damp1 / 5
  • Walls and ceilings4 / 4
  • Heat and hot water1 / 2
  • Pests2 / 2
  • Entry, buzzer and mail1 / 1
  • Other1 / 1
  • Garbage and cleanliness1 / 1
  • Appliances0 / 1

Last twelve months / last three years. The solid part of each bar is the last twelve months.

Court records

Court record

Housing Court cases

Cases the city’s housing department (HPD) brought against the owner, usually to force repairs or restore heat. A case is an allegation; where the court recorded an outcome, it is shown.

7 cases, all closed.

  • Heat and Hot Water

    Opened 16 Dec 2019

  • Comprehensive

    Opened 15 May 2015

  • Comprehensive

    Opened 5 Mar 2014

  • Tenant Action

    Opened 18 Mar 2013

  • Comprehensive

    Opened 26 Jan 2010

  • Tenant Action

    Opened 2 Apr 2009

  • Heat and Hot Water

    Opened 10 Mar 2009

Evictions

Residential evictions carried out by a city marshal since 2017. Most follow a case for unpaid rent, so a count here is not by itself a finding about the building or the landlord. We show how many, never which apartment.

No marshal evictions recorded at this building since 2017.

Filings

Public filing

Building permits

No DOB permits filed for this building in the last five years.

Annual bedbug report

Every multiple dwelling in New York must file this once a year. A report of zero infested units is good news. No report is not: failing to file is itself a violation.

  • 2026No infested units reported (2024 report)
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  • 2025No infested units reported (2023 report)
  • 2025No infested units reported (2023 report)
  • 2024No infested units reported (2022 report)
  • 2023No infested units reported (2021 report)
  • 2022No infested units reported (2020 report)
  • 20211 of 6 units reported infested (2019 report)

Ownership and management

Public filing

Associations come from registration records and may be incomplete. Owners register with HPD once a year, so a change of hands can go unrecorded for a full cycle.

  • Registered managing agent

    L ROSE REALTY, INC

    Public records list L ROSE REALTY, INC as the registered managing agent for this address as of 22 Sept 2026. Source: HPD registration.

    Other buildings listed under this agent (5 in the records we hold)

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  • Owner of record

    223 KNICKERBOCKER LLC

    Public records list 223 KNICKERBOCKER LLC as the owner of record for this address as of 22 Sept 2026. Source: HPD registration.

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What to ask at the viewing

Drawn from this building’s record above. They are questions, not conclusions: the point is to find out, in the twenty minutes you get inside, what the public record cannot tell you.

  1. The city currently has 16 open immediately-hazardous violations on this building. Ask which apartments they concern, how many are in the one you would be renting, and when HPD re-inspects.
  2. There was 1 mould complaint here in the last twelve months. Ask to look behind furniture and under sinks, and ask what was done the last time; a repaint is not a repair.
  3. There were 2 pest complaints here in the last twelve months. The owner has filed a bedbug report for this building (most recently for the year ending 2026). Ask when the building was last treated, how often an exterminator comes, and whether treatment covers the whole line of apartments or only the one that complained.
  4. This building dates from 1931 and has 6 open lead-paint violations on record. If a child under six will live here, ask what testing and remediation has been done and ask for it in writing.
  5. Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
  6. Ask who to call when something breaks, what happens after hours and at weekends, and how long a repair normally takes.

Ask for anything that matters in writing; an email after the viewing is enough. We are not your lawyer and this is not legal advice.

Questions about this building

BBL 3031870006 · Block 3187, Lot 6 · Building class C2