169 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
The three-story, three-unit tenement building at 169 Knickerbocker Avenue in Bushwick, built in 1931 and currently owned by Nicolas Angustia, has faced ongoing maintenance challenges over recent years. Most notably, there are four open Housing Maintenance Code violations between 2021-2024 related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports as required by HPD regulations.
The building has also experienced recurring rodent issues, with rat activity documented in multiple inspections throughout 2024 including April, May, and October, though it passed inspections in November 2024 and April 2025. The building's condition has raised some concerns documented through various channels, including a January 2024 Environmental Control Board violation citing failure to maintain conditions with observed cracks on windowsills and the facade, for which a $500 penalty was imposed but shows a balance of $0 due.
Previous complaints include a plumbing-related issue in 2018 which was marked as "Inspector Unable To Gain Access" on the second attempt. While there have been multiple rat activity incidents, particularly in 2024, the building has demonstrated some improvement with recent successful inspections, passing all rodent inspections in 2025 and showing a pattern of compliance in late 2024. The bedbug reporting violations, which have persisted for multiple years, represent the most significant ongoing compliance issue affecting the property.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 5675 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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- 169 Knickerbocker Ave, New York, NY 11237
- 368 Melrose St, New York, NY 11237
- 370 Melrose St, New York, NY 11237
- 372 Melrose St, New York, NY 11237
- 374 Melrose St, New York, NY 11237
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