198 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

198 Knickerbocker Avenue is a 4-story, 5-unit apartment building constructed in 1931 in Bushwick, currently owned by 198 Knickerbocker Ave Llc. The property has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with a significant cluster of complaints emerging in May 2023, including problems with flooring/stairs, multiple appliances (refrigerator, electric/gas range), plumbing (basin/sink), windows, and ceiling paint/plaster. While some of these issues were resolved (e.g., the electric/gas range and unsanitary garbage/recycling storage), others could not be inspected due to access issues.

The building has also faced multiple Department of Buildings complaints in December 2023 regarding alleged unlicensed plumbing work and electrical wiring concerns, though inspectors were unable to gain entry for verification. The property has three active Housing Maintenance Code violations as of 2023-2024, all related to Apartment 2R (broken waste pipe, defective self-closing doors, and a pest infestation noted in November 2022). A 2023 violation was issued for failure to file an external low-pressure inspection.

Notably, the building has maintained a bedbug-free record for the past several years, with no infestations reported between 2021 and 2024. Regular rodent inspections have consistently resulted in passing grades from 2022-2025, though there were instances of bait application in 2021. The building's heating and hot water systems were inspected in late 2022 without violations, suggesting some level of proactive maintenance. The property's age and the nature of the reported issues indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, though the absence of recent bedbug or rodent complaints is a positive indicator of pest control management.