207 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The three-story, four-unit tenement building at 207 Knickerbocker Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Deodat Lowtan and built in 1931, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, the building has faced multiple heating and hot water problems throughout 2025, with complaints filed in January, February, and most recently in April 2025, some of which were not able to be inspected due to accessibility issues. The property has also seen concerning plumbing issues, including a heavy water leak reported in April 2025, along with various problems related to ceiling maintenance and pest control.

The building has documented several Housing Maintenance Code violations, particularly affecting apartment 2R, including issues with self-closing doors, hot water supply, bathroom floor tiles, and plaster surfaces, though most of these violations have been subsequently certified as corrected. Apartment 3L was found to have pest infestation issues and door maintenance problems as of late 2024. Recent inspections and complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building systems and resident access for inspections.

The building's history includes some regulatory scrutiny, with complaints in 2022 and 2023 regarding illegal storefront signage, and there are two active violations from 2023 regarding failure to file external low-pressure inspections. The property has generally maintained compliance with rodent inspections, though there were some failures noted in 2022-2023. The building's owners have shown responsiveness to certain issues, as evidenced by the closing of many service requests and violations, though several recent complaints remain concerning, particularly those related to heating and water systems. Bedbug reports from 2022-2025 show no infestations, indicating this particular pest has not been a problem in recent years.