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242 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

30
DOB Complaints
2
311 Housing Calls
5
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 242 Knickerbocker Avenue

The three-story, four-unit residential building at 242 Knickerbocker Avenue in Bushwick, owned by 242 Knickerbocker LLC, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there are two active Department of Health and Mental Hygiene complaints from June 2025 regarding rodent/insect/garbage issues, with inspections showing health department warnings to the owner. The building's safety systems require substantial attention, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations from October 2024, including issues with the sprinkler system, missing fire retardant materials, and inadequate water supply for safety systems.

There are also serious concerns about building maintenance, with four active DOB violations related to external pressure inspections showing non-compliance dating back to 2018-2023, and a notable December 2023 violation for failing to maintain building walls. The property has undergone various construction-related activities, with a mix of compliance and violation responses documented between 2020-2025. While there have been several complaints regarding unauthorized work and after-hours construction, most were found to have no supporting evidence upon inspection.

The building's pest management record shows periods of rat activity between late 2022 and 2023, with bait applications noted, though more recent inspections in 2024-2025 have passed. Bedbug reports for the 2022-2023 period show no infestation or re-infestation cases. The building's water supply system has received multiple violation notices for failing to provide required documentation for low pressure inspections from 2018 through 2023. Recent inspections and violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding safety systems and building exteriors, though some recent rodent inspections have shown compliance.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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242 Knickerbocker AvenueBuilding 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 4125 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

30
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
5
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
2
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
6
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
5
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 242 Knickerbocker Ave, New York, NY 11237
  • 112 Starr St, New York, NY 11237
  • 114 Starr St, New York, NY 11237
  • 116 Starr St, New York, NY 11237
  • 118 Starr St, New York, NY 11237

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242 Knickerbocker Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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242 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 242 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
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 242 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
2024-10-15BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2050 ADM CODE PROVIDE 3 EXTRA SPRINKLER HEADS AND SUITABLE WRENCH FOR EMERGENCY PURPOSES AT O.S.Y. VALVE OF SPRINKLER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THIS DEPARTMENT .. AT CELLARNone
2024-10-15BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2050 ADM CODE SEAL IN OPEN POSITION THE O.S.Y. VALVE OF THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THIS DEPARTMENT .. AT CELLARNone
2024-10-15BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2050 ADM CODE PROVIDE A PIECE OF GARDEN HOSE 10 FEET IN LENGTH WITH FEMALE COUPLING AND A 10 QUART PAIL ON PREMISES TO TEST SPRINKLER SYSTEM.None
2024-10-15ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLING.None
2024-10-15CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING APPROXIMATELY 1,000 SQUARE FEET OF FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT CELLAR2024-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 242 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-09 08:52Food EstablishmentRodents/Insects/GarbageIn ProgressDOHMH
2025-06-07 22:39Food EstablishmentRodents/Insects/GarbageIn ProgressDOHMH
2022-10-24 15:35AsbestosN/AClosedDOHMH
2021-03-30 08:35Mobile Food VendorPermit/License/CertificateClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 242 Knickerbocker Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-03-27CLOSEDCSE: Tracking Compliance2025-03-28No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-03-28)
39908052025-01-13CLOSEDCSE: Tracking Compliance2025-01-13No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-01-13)
39839032024-11-11CLOSEDConstruction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits2025-01-04Complaint Referred To Department Of Transportation (dot) (2025-01-17)
39832132024-11-05CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2024-11-06No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-11-06)
39807362024-10-15CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2024-10-15No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-10-15)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 242 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
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 242 Knickerbocker Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 242 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
2024-11-210002022-11-012023-10-31
2024-04-110002022-11-012023-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 242 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-03-10InitialPassed
2024-09-11InitialPassed
2024-03-11InitialPassed
2023-11-08CompliancePassed
2023-10-02InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 242 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 242 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 242 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-07-1239530507KACE MAINTENANCE USA LLCOBSERVATION: HOUSEKEEPING INADEQUATE. DEBRI THROUGHOUT SITE(GARBAGE, BAGS, PIECES OF FOAM, PIECES OF PLASTIC, BOTTLES,WOOD PIECES, SHEETROCK, OLD FOOD CONTAINERS, BROKEN PIECES OF BRICK).MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOUSERESOLVE0.00.0
2024-07-1239530506ZACE MAINTENANCE USA LLCOBSERVATION: AT EXPOSURE#2 PUMP JACK SCAFFOLD INADEQUATELY CONSTRUCTED/MAINTAINED (NO MUDSILLS, TIE OFF/LIFE LINES INADEQUATELY SECURED) NO DRAWING TO VERIFY ERECTING OF SCAFFOLD IS COMPLAINT. PERSAUNT TO SECTIRESOLVE2500.02500.0
2024-04-1939112113X242 KNICKERBOCKER LLCFAILURE TO PROVIDE APPROVED/ACCEPTED CONSTRUCTIONS DOCUMENTS AT JOB SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. AT TIME OF TIME INSPECTION, OBSERVED 5 MALES WORKING AT THE CELLAR LEVEL, AND 2ND FLOOR UNDER ACTIVE GC PERMIT #B0RESOLVE625.0625.0
2023-12-0739100906H242 KNICKERBOCKER LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALLS. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE #3 SOME SIDING MISSING AND SOME ARE LOOSE READY TO FALL., MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALLRESOLVE1250.01250.0
2022-12-2939076683MFRANK BIANCOFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLAINT MANNER I OBSERVED ON THE GROUND FLOOR MADRID VIDEO STORE INSTALLED PVC PIPING ON WASTE LINE IN COMMERCIAL SPACE ALSO USED PEX TUBING ON WATER LINE, REPAIR AND/OR RRESOLVE1562.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 242 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 242 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 242 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

The table below shows tax and water liens for 242 Knickerbocker Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 242 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 242 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.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 242 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 242 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 242 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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