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296 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

2
DOB Complaints
9
311 Housing Calls
22
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 296 Knickerbocker Avenue

296 Knickerbocker Avenue is a 4-unit, 3-story residential building located in Bushwick and owned by Rabika Salameh. Built in 1931, this Old Law Tenement building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues, particularly related to safety and sanitation.

Most notably, there are multiple open violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements (2022-2024), lead paint hazard compliance (2021), and several permits related to the gas-fired boiler that remain unsigned (2024), with associated penalties totaling $2,000. Recent inspections have revealed ongoing concerns in the public hall areas, including garbage storage issues, with violations for encumbrances, wall conditions, and required maintenance (2024). The building has a documented history of maintenance challenges, including a period of heating/hot water issues in 2021, and safety concerns related to carbon monoxide detectors and window guards.

Rodent inspections show a mixed record, with occasional "Rat Activity" findings between 2022 and 2023, though more recent inspections in 2024-2025 have passed. The property has multiple active violations regarding the failure to file required external low-pressure inspections for various years (2018-2023). While some complaints have been promptly addressed, such as the recent unsanitary condition complaint that did not result in any identified housing law violations, others remain unresolved or have recurred over time, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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296 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 5250 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
22
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
9
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
5
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
4
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
7
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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296 Knickerbocker Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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296 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 296 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
2024-09-172024-11-03Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2021-10-232021-10-27Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2021-09-242021-10-05Safety-Carbon Monoxide DetectorEmergencyCLOSE
2021-09-242021-10-05Safety-Window Guard Broken/missingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 296 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
2024-10-29BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BICYCLE, FOOD CART AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2024-10-29AOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AT SOUTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2024-10-29AOpenNoneNone§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT SOUTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2024-10-29CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF REFRIGERATOR WITH DOOR INTACT AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2024-04-10AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 296 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-09-17 17:54UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
2022-12-22 09:40Food EstablishmentRodents/Insects/GarbageClosedDOHMH
2021-10-23 20:32HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2021-10-23 14:48Food EstablishmentRodents/Insects/GarbageClosedDOHMH
2021-09-24 12:00SAFETYCARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 296 Knickerbocker Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39574682024-04-22CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2024-04-22Oath Violation Served (2024-04-22)
37439352020-02-23ACTIVEStorefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – ILLEGAL2021-11-03Sign Moratorium 2019 (2021-11-04)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 296 Knickerbocker Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 296 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 296 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
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 296 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-04-08InitialPassed
2024-10-11InitialPassed
2024-04-17InitialPassed
2023-11-28ComplianceRat Activity
2023-10-18InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 296 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 296 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 296 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-04-2239112197M296 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUEOBSERVED ONE WILLIAMSON MODEL GWA-70 GAS FIRED BOILER WITH PERMIT NOT SIGNED OFF . GET PERMIT SIGNED OFF TO CORRECT VIOLATING CONDITIONSACTIVE500.0500.0
2024-04-2239112194R296 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUEOBSERVED ONE WILLIAMSON MODEL GWA-70 GAS FIRED BOILER WITH PERMIT NOT SIGNED OFF . GET PERMIT SIGNED OFF TO CORRECT VIOLATING CONDITIONSACTIVE500.0500.0
2024-04-2239112195Z296 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUEOBSERVED ONE WILLIAMSON MODEL GWA-70 GAS FIRED BOILER WITH PERMIT NOT SIGNED OFF . GET PERMIT SIGNED OFF TO CORRECT VIOLATING CONDITIONSACTIVE500.0500.0
2024-04-2239112196K296 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUEOBSERVED ONE WILLIAMSON MODEL GWA-70 GAS FIRED BOILER WITH PERMIT NOT SIGNED OFF . GET PERMIT SIGNED OFF TO CORRECT VIOLATING CONDITIONSACTIVE500.0500.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 296 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)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 296 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 296 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 296 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 296 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 296 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 296 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 296 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 296 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.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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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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