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172 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

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DOB Complaints
49
311 Housing Calls
13
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

95
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 95% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 172 Knickerbocker Avenue

172 Knickerbocker Avenue is a 3-story, 4-unit residential building in Bushwick, built in 1931 and currently owned by Moshe Wilhelm. The property has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints filed between 2022 and 2024, including four separate incidents in January 2024 alone. The most recent inspection in November 2023 revealed several violations in apartment 2R, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and hot water delivery issues, though these were certified as corrected by early December 2023.

The building's maintenance history shows persistent pest control challenges, with violations noted in May 2023 for an insect and rodent infestation, and in November 2023 for an unsanitary condition involving cockroaches in the cellar. Additionally, there are multiple active Department of Buildings violations regarding the failure to file external low-pressure inspections from 2020-2023, which remain unresolved as of September 2024. The building has consistently demonstrated rodent activity, with documented evidence of rat presence during inspections throughout 2023 and 2024.

More recently, a rodent inspection on February 26, 2025 confirmed rat activity. Other maintenance concerns have included issues with door and window security, as evidenced by violations related to self-closing doors in May 2023, and various health department interventions regarding general sanitation. On a positive note, the building has maintained a clean record with respect to bedbug infestations in recent years, with no reported cases from 2019 through the present. While many of the building's previous violations have been closed, the recurring nature of heating system complaints and ongoing rodent issues suggest that maintenance challenges persist.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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172 Knickerbocker Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Bushwick.

Building Characteristics

Total units 4
Year built 1931
Total area 5500 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

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DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
13
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
49
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
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Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
24
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 170 Knickerbocker Ave, New York, NY 11237
  • 354 Melrose St, New York, NY 11237
  • 356 Melrose St, New York, NY 11237
  • 358 Melrose St, New York, NY 11237
  • 360 Melrose St, New York, NY 11237
  • 362 Melrose St, New York, NY 11237
  • 364 Melrose St, New York, NY 11237

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172 Knickerbocker Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

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Landlord Portfolio

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Landlord Court Records

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172 Knickerbocker Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 <6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 172 Knickerbocker Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2024-01-302024-02-07Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-01-192024-01-22Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-01-202024-01-22Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-11-252023-12-03Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2023-05-252023-06-01Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 172 Knickerbocker Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2023-11-27CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2023-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
2023-11-27BCloseNone2R§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2023-12-06T00:00:00.000Z
2023-11-27BCloseNone2R§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2023-12-06T00:00:00.000Z
2023-11-27CCloseNone2R§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2023-11-28T00:00:00.000Z
2023-05-28CCloseNoneNoneHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT CELLAR2023-06-12T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 172 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-01-30 11:02HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-01-20 18:38HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-01-19 00:49HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2023-11-25 10:27HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2023-09-15 10:09Food EstablishmentRodents/Insects/GarbageClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 172 Knickerbocker Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 172 Knickerbocker Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 172 Knickerbocker Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 172 Knickerbocker Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-170002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-210002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-190002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-230002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-02-160002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 172 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-02-26ComplianceRat Activity
2025-02-07InitialRat Activity
2024-09-20CompliancePassed
2024-08-02InitialRat Activity
2024-02-08InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 172 Knickerbocker Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 172 Knickerbocker Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 172 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 172 Knickerbocker Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 172 Knickerbocker Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 172 Knickerbocker Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 172 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 172 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 172 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 172 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 172 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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