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879 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Built 1904 · 3-story walk-up with stores · 10 apartments

21 immediately hazardous violations open. 92 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
202300
202400
202500
2026 so far91

Plus 328 violations from 1984 to 2021. Counted when issued, whether open or fixed since. Paperwork left out.

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Found most often since 2022
  • Doors and windows 5
  • Fire and safety equipment 4
Open per apartment
9.2 (92 open across 10 apartments)
Inspector last found a problem
6 May 2026 (visits that find nothing are not published)
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Official violation
A city inspector visited and recorded a code violation. HPD's own words, and its own hazard class.
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.
Insufficient data
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Heat season

Last winter (2025–26), the city received heat or hot-water complaints about this building on 3 days.

WinterDaysComplaintsViolations
2025–26330

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 hazardous21 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 hinges in the entrance, 3rd story at north

    Issued 6 May 2026Notice sent out 10 May 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

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

    Issued 12 Feb 2026Notice sent out 16 Feb 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash at window at west in the 4th room from north, 3rd story at west

    Issued 12 Feb 2026Notice sent out 16 Feb 2026Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at 1st window from east at south in the 4th room from north, 3rd story at west

    Issued 12 Feb 2026Notice sent out 16 Feb 2026Doors and windows§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 17 Feb 2021Notice sent out 21 Feb 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead at roof, 3rd story

    Issued 17 Feb 2021Notice sent out 25 Feb 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005

  • Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 1st story at east

    Issued 17 Feb 2021Notice of issuance sent to tenant 24 Feb 2021Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 1st story at east

    Issued 17 Feb 2021Notice of issuance sent to tenant 24 Feb 2021Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 3rd story at north

    Issued 17 Feb 2021Notice of issuance sent to tenant 21 Feb 2021Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment, 3rd story at north

    Issued 17 Feb 2021Notice sent out 21 Feb 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

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  • 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) 1st closet from west at north wall door in the 4th room from north, 3rd story at west

    Issued 2 Jan 2019Notice sent out 6 Jan 2019Lead 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) 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the kitchen, 3rd story at west

    Issued 2 Jan 2019Notice sent out 6 Jan 2019Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • 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) 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west, 3rd story at south

    Issued 27 Jan 2018First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • ×2Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south

    2 issued 18 May 2017 to 26 Jan 2018First no access to re- inspect violationFire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

  • 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) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the bathroom, 3rd story at south

    Issued 18 May 2017First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • 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) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the foyer, 3rd story at south

    Issued 18 May 2017First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Lead 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) 1st door from west at north wall in the foyer, 3rd story at south

    Issued 18 May 2017First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. north wall in the 2nd room from east at south, 2nd story

    Issued 15 Dec 2000First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Lead paint§ 27-2056.5

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. west wall in the bathroom, 1st story, section ''north ''

    Issued 18 Dec 1999First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Lead paint§ 27-2056.5

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. ceiling in the kitchen, 1st story, section ''north''

    Issued 18 Dec 1999First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Lead paint§ 27-2056.5

Hazardous42 open

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

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the 1st room from east, 3rd story at north

    Issued 6 May 2026Notice sent out 10 May 2026Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment, 3rd story at north

    Issued 6 May 2026Notice sent out 10 May 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045 +3

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle at vestibule, 1st story

    Issued 6 May 2026Notice sent out 10 May 2026§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at upper window sash in the 1st room from east, 3rd story at north

    Issued 6 May 2026Notice sent out 10 May 2026Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment, 3rd story at north

    Issued 6 May 2026Notice sent out 10 May 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045 +2

  • Replace with new the broken or defective mortise lock in the entrance, 3rd story at north

    Issued 17 Feb 2021Notice sent out 21 Feb 2021§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded materialat ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 17 Feb 2021Notice sent out 24 Feb 2021Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded material at wall at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 17 Feb 2021Notice sent out 24 Feb 2021Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly secure the loose upper cabinets at west wall in the kitchen, 1st story at east

    Issued 24 Oct 2019Notice sent out 27 Oct 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 24 Oct 2019Notice sent out 27 Oct 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 24 Oct 2019Notice sent out 27 Oct 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway motor vehicle stored under dropladder of fire escape at east side of building

    Issued 3 Mar 2019Notice sent out 4 Mar 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items at 2nd and 3rd story balconies west stack

    Issued 3 Mar 2019Notice sent out 4 Mar 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold........ west wall, ceiling in the bathroom, 3rd story at west

    Issued 2 Jan 2019Notice sent out 6 Jan 2019Mold and damp§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective door in the 4th room from north, 3rd story at west

    Issued 2 Jan 2019Notice sent out 7 Jan 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on 2nd story south stack. at fire escape, 2nd story

    Issued 28 Nov 2018Notice sent out 29 Nov 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Replace with new the broken or defective wooden base cabinet and counter top at sink in the kitchen, 2nd story at north

    Issued 22 Aug 2018First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded motar joints from bottom of 2nd. story window to top of 3rd, story window at north east corner of building

    Issued 22 Aug 2018Not complied with 5 Mar 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded motar joints at bricks from bottom of 3rd. story windows up to cornice at roof, west side of building.

    Issued 22 Aug 2018Not complied with 5 Mar 2019Roof and outside the building§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective decorative stones above 2nd. and 4th. windows from north, west side of building., 3rd story

    Issued 22 Aug 2018Not complied with 3 Mar 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective upper and lower sashes of window at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 22 Aug 2018First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 22 Aug 2018First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Replace with new the missing radiator in the kitchen, 2nd story at north

    Issued 22 Aug 2018First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window frame casing at all windows, north side of building all stories

    Issued 22 Aug 2018Not complied with 5 Mar 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly secure the loose floor cabinet detached from wall in the kitchen, 1st story

    Issued 18 Feb 2018First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 1st story at south

    Issued 17 Oct 2017First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Pests§ 27-2018

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

    Issued 31 Aug 2017First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Pests§ 27-2018

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

    Issued 31 Aug 2017First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Pests§ 27-2018

  • Replace with new the missing marble saddle in the bathroom, 1st story at east

    Issued 24 Aug 2017First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from east, 1st story at east

    Issued 24 Aug 2017First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile in the kitchen, 1st story at east

    Issued 24 Aug 2017First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the missing marble saddle in the entrance, 1st story at east

    Issued 24 Aug 2017First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the entire apartment, 1st story at north

    Issued 16 Mar 2017First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door to apartment, 3rd story at north

    Issued 9 Jul 2014First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal at cornice

    Issued 18 Mar 2014Not complied with 3 Mar 2019§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective electrical ceiling light switch in the 2nd room from east, 1st story at east

    Issued 15 Aug 2011First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway, 3rd story at west

    Issued 16 Dec 2010First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 16 Dec 2010First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen, 3rd story at west

    Issued 16 Dec 2010First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 2 sty northwest an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 5 Mar 1998First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Pests§ 27-2018

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall & ceiling 3 sty an apartment thru out.

    Issued 3 Oct 1986First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Walls and ceilings§ D26-10.01

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board clg cellar thru out.

    Issued 7 Aug 1984First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Walls and ceilings§ D26-10.01

Non-hazardous29 open

Class A. The least serious band: chipped plaster, a missing cabinet, a peeling ceiling in a hallway. The owner has 90 days to correct it.

  • Refit the door in the 1st room from east, 3rd story at north

    Issued 6 May 2026Notice sent out 10 May 2026Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the kitchen, 1st story at east

    Issued 9 Sept 2021Notice sent out 12 Sept 2021Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 1st room from east, 1st story at east

    Issued 9 Sept 2021Notice sent out 13 Sept 2021Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of loose wiring at ceiling lighting in the 2nd room from east, 1st story at east

    Issued 9 Sept 2021Notice sent out 13 Sept 2021Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock set on door in the entrance, 1st story at east

    Issued 9 Sept 2021Notice sent out 13 Sept 2021Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlets at north and east walls in the kitchen, 1st story at east

    Issued 9 Sept 2021Notice sent out 12 Sept 2021Electrical§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 17 Feb 2021Notice sent out 24 Feb 2021Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

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

    Issued 17 Feb 2021Notice sent out 24 Feb 2021Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

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

    Issued 24 Oct 2019Notice sent out 27 Oct 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom, the 3rd room from north, 3rd story at west

    Issued 2 Jan 2019Notice sent out 7 Jan 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

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  • Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation.... 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 4th room from north, 3rd story at west

    Issued 2 Jan 2019Notice sent out 6 Jan 2019Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes north side of building all stories

    Issued 22 Aug 2018Not complied with 5 Mar 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2014

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 22 Aug 2018First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 22 Aug 2018First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint fire escape at east side of building. all stories

    Issued 22 Aug 2018Not complied with 5 Mar 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2014

  • File plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 22 Aug 2018First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Walls and ceilings§ 300

  • Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation cornice at roof, north side of building

    Issued 22 Aug 2018Not complied with 3 Mar 2019Roof and outside the building§ 27-2005

  • Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation cornice at roof, west side of building.

    Issued 22 Aug 2018Not complied with 3 Mar 2019Roof and outside the building§ 27-2005

  • And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint fire escape at west side of building, all stories

    Issued 22 Aug 2018Not complied with 3 Mar 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2014

  • Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 1st room from north at center, 1st story at north

    Issued 18 Feb 2018First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Electrical§ 27-2037

  • Refit fire escape window south wall in the 1st room from north at west, 3rd story at south

    Issued 26 Jan 2018First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005

  • And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stairs, all balconies, at west fire escape

    Issued 18 Mar 2014Not complied with 3 Mar 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2014

  • And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stairs, all balconies, at east fire escape

    Issued 18 Mar 2014Not complied with 3 Mar 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2014

  • Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation... at cornice

    Issued 18 Mar 2014Not complied with 3 Mar 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Refit the entrance door in the 4th room from east, 3rd story at north

    Issued 17 Aug 2013First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • File plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration the missing skylight at dumbwaiter shaft at roof

    Issued 12 Mar 2013First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Roof and outside the building§ 300

  • File plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling in the 3rd room from east, 2nd story at north

    Issued 15 Sept 2011First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Walls and ceilings§ 300

  • Paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes throughout

    Issued 15 Sept 2011Not complied with 5 Mar 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2014

  • File plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling installed in the 3rd room from east, 2nd story at north

    Issued 17 Feb 2011First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Mar 2019Walls and ceilings§ 300

Paperwork and notices1 open

The owner failed to file something the city requires, most often the annual property registration or the annual bedbug report. Real violations, and they say something about an owner, but not a condition anyone is living in. Kept out of the count at the top of this page for that reason.

  • Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Issued 6 May 2026Notice sent out 10 May 2026Paperwork and notices§ 27-2104

246 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.

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of a motor vehicle below rear rear fire escape preventing safe landing of drop ladder

    Issued 20 Feb 2020Violation closed 19 Mar 2020Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of consisiting of chain and padlock at west gate at rear yard preventing egress from fire esdcape

    Issued 20 Feb 2020Violation closed 19 Mar 2020Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 1st story at east

    Issued 24 Oct 2019Violation closed 10 Dec 2019Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner at south stack. at fire escape, 2nd story

    Issued 28 Nov 2018Violation closed 10 Dec 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold... ceiling approx. 10 square feet. in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 22 Aug 2018Violation closed 10 Dec 2019Mold and damp§ 27-2005

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

    2 issued 26 Jan 2018 to 22 Aug 2018Violation closedFire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Replace with new the missing radiator in the 4th room from east, 2nd story at north

    Issued 22 Aug 2018Violation closed 10 Dec 2019Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

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

    2 issued 26 Jan 2018 to 22 Aug 2018Violation closedFire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Replace with new the missing radiator in the 3rd room from east, 2nd story at north

    Issued 22 Aug 2018Violation closed 10 Dec 2019Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen, 2nd story at north

    Issued 22 Aug 2018Violation closed 10 Dec 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective wood window frame casing at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 22 Aug 2018Violation closed 10 Dec 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at west wall in the bathroom, 1st story at north

    Issued 18 Feb 2018Violation closed 10 Dec 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the missing door in the bathroom, 1st story at north

    Issued 18 Feb 2018Violation closed 10 Dec 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective, 1st story

    Issued 26 Jan 2018Violation closed 10 Dec 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective, 1st story

    Issued 26 Jan 2018Violation closed 10 Dec 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the bathroom, 1st story

    Issued 18 Oct 2017Violation closed 10 Dec 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 18 Oct 2017Violation closed 10 Dec 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

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

    Issued 24 Aug 2017Violation closed 10 Dec 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tile at east, south, and west wall in the bathroom, 1st story at east

    Issued 24 Aug 2017Violation closed 10 Dec 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom, 1st story at east

    Issued 24 Aug 2017Violation closed 10 Dec 2019Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the missing wood entrance door in the bathroom, 1st story at east

    Issued 24 Aug 2017Violation closed 10 Dec 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles (east wall) in the bathroom, 1st story at north

    Issued 16 Mar 2017Violation closed 10 Dec 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 16 Mar 2017Violation closed 10 Dec 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 16 Mar 2017Violation closed 10 Dec 2019Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at the south wall in the bathroom, 1st story at east

    Issued 15 Aug 2011Violation closed 10 Dec 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 15 Aug 2011Violation closed 10 Dec 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 1st story at east

    Issued 15 Aug 2011Violation closed 10 Dec 2019Pests§ 27-2018

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department.... north wall in the kitchen, 3rd story at west

    Issued 2 Jan 2019Violation closed 17 Jan 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective, 3rd story at west

    Issued 2 Jan 2019Violation closed 17 Jan 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department.... 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, ceiling, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from north, 3rd story at west

    Issued 2 Jan 2019Violation closed 17 Jan 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2013

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

    Issued 2 Jan 2019Violation closed 17 Jan 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment, 3rd story at west

    Issued 12 Mar 2018Violation closed 17 Jan 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

  • Remove the illegal fastening lockable silde bolt entrance door to south courtyard at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 26 Jan 2018Violation closed 17 Jan 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing, 3rd story at south

    Issued 26 Jan 2018Violation closed 17 Jan 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the public hallways all stories

    Issued 26 Jan 2018Violation closed 17 Jan 2019§ 27-2011

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

    Issued 26 Jan 2018Violation closed 17 Jan 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub floor in the bathroom, 3rd story at south

    Issued 26 Jan 2018Violation closed 17 Jan 2019Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing, 3rd story at south

    Issued 26 Jan 2018Violation closed 17 Jan 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Properly secure the loose tread 1st up from landing between 2nd and 3rd stories

    Issued 26 Jan 2018Violation closed 17 Jan 2019§ 27-2005

  • 2011, 2012 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the south court

    Issued 18 Oct 2017Violation closed 17 Jan 2019Garbage and cleanliness§ 27-2010

  • ×2Repair or replace the smoke detector defective, 3rd story at south

    2 issued 17 Oct 2017Violation closedFire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • ×2Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective, 3rd story at south

    2 issued 17 Oct 2017Violation closedFire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash in the 2nd room from east, 3rd story at south

    Issued 17 Oct 2017Violation closed 17 Jan 2019§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Aug 2017Violation closed 17 Jan 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet... in the bathroom, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Aug 2017Violation closed 17 Jan 2019§ 27-2026

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Aug 2017Violation closed 17 Jan 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead stairs to roof

    Issued 18 Mar 2014Violation closed 17 Jan 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Provide wire screen, at skylight at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 18 Mar 2014Violation closed 17 Jan 2019Roof and outside the building§ 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, 3rd story at north

    Issued 14 Aug 2013Violation closed 17 Jan 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east, 3rd story at north

    Issued 14 Aug 2013Violation closed 17 Jan 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules., 3rd story at north

    Issued 14 Aug 2013Violation closed 17 Jan 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective, 3rd story at north

    Issued 14 Aug 2013Violation closed 17 Jan 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing, 3rd story

    Issued 13 Jan 2012Violation closed 17 Jan 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate.... in the kitchen, 3rd story

    Issued 13 Jan 2012Violation closed 17 Jan 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Refit cabinet doors in the kitchen, 3rd story at north

    Issued 15 Sept 2011Violation closed 17 Jan 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolt at door to south court yard at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 15 Sept 2011Violation closed 17 Jan 2019Roof and outside the building§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal tiles at ceiling in the east one room and kitchen, 3rd story at east

    Issued 28 Aug 2010Violation closed 17 Jan 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate, 3rd story at east

    Issued 28 Aug 2010Violation closed 17 Jan 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Refit door in the entrance, 3rd story at east

    Issued 28 Aug 2010Violation closed 17 Jan 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 22 Aug 2018Violation closed 16 Dec 2018Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Replace the broken or defective water closet in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 22 Aug 2018Violation closed 16 Dec 2018§ 27-2026

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

    Issued 22 Aug 2018Violation closed 16 Dec 2018Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • ×2Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    2 issued 22 Aug 2018Violation closedLeaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 22 Aug 2018Violation closed 1 Nov 2018Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 22 Aug 2018Violation closed 1 Nov 2018Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective mortise lock on apartment door in the entrance, 2nd story at north

    Issued 22 Aug 2018Violation dismissed 26 Sept 2018Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling & east wall in the bathroom, 1st story

    Issued 18 Oct 2017Violation closed 22 Apr 2018Electrical§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 18 May 2017Violation closed 12 Mar 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south

    Issued 18 May 2017Violation closed 12 Mar 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall in the bathroom, 3rd story at south

    Issued 18 May 2017Violation closed 12 Mar 2018Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 2; wg to repair = 4; in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south

    Issued 17 Oct 2017Violation closed 7 Mar 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

  • Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 6; in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south

    Issued 17 Oct 2017Violation closed 7 Mar 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

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

    Issued 18 Oct 2017Violation closed 28 Jan 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north at west, the kitchen, 3rd story at south

    Issued 18 May 2017Violation closed 28 Jan 2018Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Replace with new the broken or defective lower sash glass pane at 1st window from east at south and upper sash glass pane at 2nd window from east at south in the 3rd room from north at east, 3rd story at south

    Issued 18 May 2017Violation closed 28 Jan 2018Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, ceiling, 1st window frame from north at east wall, south wall, west wall in the bathroom, 3rd story at south

    Issued 18 May 2017Violation closed 28 Jan 2018Doors and windows§ 27-2013

  • Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom, 3rd story at south

    Issued 18 May 2017Violation dismissed 28 Jan 2018Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the missing door knobs in the 3rd room from east at north, 3rd story at west

    Issued 17 Feb 2011Violation closed 28 Jan 2018Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at window lower sash in the kitchen, 3rd story at west

    Issued 17 Feb 2011Violation closed 28 Jan 2018Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard in the entrance, 2nd story at north

    Issued 17 Feb 2011Violation closed 28 Jan 2018Doors and windows§ 27-2043

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east, 1st story at east

    Issued 24 Aug 2017Violation closed 27 Jan 2018Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective, 1st story at east

    Issued 24 Aug 2017Violation closed 19 Oct 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats, 1st story at east

    Issued 24 Aug 2017Violation closed 19 Oct 2017Pests§ 27-2018

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective, 1st story at east

    Issued 24 Aug 2017Violation closed 19 Oct 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

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

    Issued 16 Mar 2017Violation closed 19 Oct 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the kitchen, 1st story at north

    Issued 16 Mar 2017Violation closed 19 Oct 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing shoe at east and west at fire escape

    Issued 11 May 2016Violation closed 19 Oct 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment, 1st story at north

    Issued 25 Feb 2016Violation closed 19 Oct 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment, 1st story at north

    Issued 25 Feb 2016Violation closed 19 Oct 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at west wall in the bathroom, 1st story

    Issued 6 Feb 2015Violation closed 19 Oct 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold... at ceiling 10 square feet in the bathroom, 1st story

    Issued 6 Feb 2015Violation closed 19 Oct 2017Mold and damp§ 27-2005

  • Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment, 1st story

    Issued 6 Feb 2015Violation closed 19 Oct 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • ×2Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment, 1st story

    2 issued 22 Nov 2014 to 6 Feb 2015Violation closedFire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the sink in the kitchen, 1st story

    Issued 22 Nov 2014Violation closed 19 Oct 2017Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

Showing the 100 most recent of 246.

353 violations on record in total, 93 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.

10 complaints in three years, 8 of them in the last twelve months.

  • Doors and windows3 / 3
  • Heat and hot water3 / 3
  • Noise1 / 3
  • Fire and safety equipment1 / 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.

11 cases, all closed.

  • Access Warrant - lead

    Opened 5 Dec 2019

  • Comp Supplemental Cases

    Opened 8 Nov 2018

  • Tenant Action

    Opened 31 Aug 2017

  • Tenant Action

    Opened 17 Aug 2017

  • Comprehensive

    Opened 31 Jul 2017

  • Comprehensive

    Opened 19 Aug 2014

  • Comp Supplemental Cases

    Opened 17 Sept 2013

  • Comp Supplemental Cases

    Opened 30 Oct 2012

  • Comprehensive

    Opened 14 Feb 2012

  • Heat and Hot Water

    Opened 3 Feb 2012

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  • Heat and Hot Water

    Opened 11 Jan 2011

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.

  • 2025No infested units reported (2024 report)
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  • 2024No infested units reported (2023 report)
  • 2023No infested units reported (2022 report)
  • 2022No infested units reported (2020 report)
  • 2021No infested units reported (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

    879 KNICKERBOCKER AVE LLC

    Public records list 879 KNICKERBOCKER AVE LLC as the registered managing agent for this address as of 23 Jul 2025. Source: HPD registration.

  • Owner of record

    879 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE LLC

    Public records list 879 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE LLC as the owner of record for this address as of 23 Jul 2025. Source: HPD registration.

Wrong company, wrong date, or a change that is not reflected here? Report a correction.

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 21 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 were 3 heat or hot-water complaints here in the last twelve months. Ask who handles heat, how quickly it is usually restored, and whether the boiler has been replaced.
  3. There is 1 open mould violation on record. Ask to look behind furniture and under sinks, and ask what was done the last time; a repaint is not a repair.
  4. The owner has filed a bedbug report for this building (most recently for the year ending 2025). 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.
  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 3034370009 · Block 3437, Lot 9 · Building class C7