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561 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

12
DOB Complaints
220
311 Housing Calls
124
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

29
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 29% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 561 Knickerbocker Avenue

The 43-unit, 6-story building at 561 Knickerbocker Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Ismael Feliciano and constructed in 1998, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues, with the most significant problems occurring in 2024-2025. Currently, there are open violations from July 2024 related to multiple maintenance problems in Apartment 4A, including mold (over 30 sq ft), water leakage, and defective bathroom fixtures (shower, toilet, and sink). The building has a concerning pattern of heat and hot water complaints, particularly in early 2025, with multiple reports of outages affecting both individual apartments and the entire building.

The elevator system has been a persistent issue, with multiple complaints between 2019-2025 about being out of service or lacking alternate services, including an active complaint from April 2025. Recent inspections and complaints show a mixture of resolved and ongoing issues. For instance, HPD inspections in early 2025 found no violations regarding heat/hot water and pest problems, while two plumbing complaints in April and May 2025 could not be inspected due to access issues.

The building has maintained compliance with rodent control measures, passing inspections in 2022-2025, though there was one failure recorded in 2020. Previous violations from 2018-2021 included structural and maintenance issues, such as cracks in Apartment 5B and lobby areas, though many of these have been resolved. The property has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations in the past five reporting periods from 2020-2025.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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561 Knickerbocker Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 20% of buildings in Bushwick.

Building Characteristics

Total units 43
Year built 1998
Total area 61650 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

12
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
124
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
220
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
8
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
6
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
2
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 1437 Gates Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 1425 Gates Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 1427 Gates Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 1429 Gates Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 1431 Gates Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 1433 Gates Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 555 Knickerbocker Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 557 Knickerbocker Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 559 Knickerbocker Ave, New York, NY 11221

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561 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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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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561 Knickerbocker Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built after 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
After 1974 >6 units 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 561 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
2025-05-202025-06-07Plumbing-Bathtub/showerNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-202025-06-07Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-032025-04-25Plumbing-Bathtub/showerNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-032025-04-14Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-112025-04-13Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 561 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
2024-07-28BOpenNone4A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-07-28BOpenNone4A§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-07-28BOpenNone4A§ 27-2037 ADM CODE PROVIDE A PROPER MEANS OF LIGHTING FOR WATER CLOSET COMPARTMENT . IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-07-28BOpenNone4A§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WATERCLOSET IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-07-28BOpenNone4A§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 561 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-20 11:03PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
2025-05-20 11:03DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2025-04-11 15:22HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-04-03 09:17UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-04-03 09:15PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 561 Knickerbocker Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-04-03ACTIVEElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
38354382022-03-14CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2022-04-07No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-04-08)
38041562021-07-01CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2021-07-02Oath Violation Served (2021-07-02)
37755922020-11-05CLOSEDCertificate of Occupancy – None/ILLEGAL/Contrary to CO2021-02-18No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-02-18)
37736272020-10-20CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2020-10-21Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2020-10-21)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 561 Knickerbocker Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2021-11-29V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 561 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 561 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
2024-12-300002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-070002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-02-060002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-150002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-140002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 561 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-03-25InitialPassed
2024-03-16InitialPassed
2023-02-25InitialPassed
2022-03-26InitialPassed
2020-09-22InitialFailed for Other R
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 561 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 561 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 561 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-10-2135635738NKNICKERBOCKER SQUARE ACCOFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODECOMPLIANT MANNER ATOI@APT5B OBSERVED MINOR CRACKS@CEILING&FL&WALLS@VARIOUS LOCATIONS REPAIR &/OR REPLACEACTIVE625.00.0
2021-09-0235534834KKNICKERBOCKER SQUARE ASSOFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35507805H ISSUED ON 07/02/21 & TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01.REMEDY:COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'SACTIVE6250.04970.0
2021-07-0235507805HKNICKERBOCKER SQUARE ASSOFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.AT TIME OF INSPECTION AT APARTMENT 5B THERE ARE MULTIPLE CRACKS THROUGHOUT ON THE FLOORS,WALLS,AND CEILING.REMEDY:REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.ACTIVE1250.00.0
2019-04-0738268037HKNICKERBOCKER SQUARE ASSOCU05X18,CU32H17,CU39M17,61B07,67X10,68B07,CU97O11,99BB05. CU05X17-DOORRESTRICTOR; CU32H17-WORN GUIDE SHOES; CU39M17-STEADING PLATES ARE MISSING; 61B07-MAINTENANCE STICKER; 67X10-PHONE NOT WORKING; 68B07-MAINTENACTIVE6250.06250.0
2019-04-0738268038JKNICKERBOCKER SQUARE ASSO97X17 UPON INSPECTION THIS DEVICE WAS FOUND TO BE OUT OF SERVICE CREATING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION AS PER 1RCNY 11-02. RESTORE TO SERVICE IMMEDIATELY AND NOTIFY NYCDOB BY CALLING 212-393-2520 AND EMAIL EIR@BUILDACTIVE6250.06250.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 561 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 561 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 561 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 561 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
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 561 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 561 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.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 561 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 561 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 561 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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