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653 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

7
DOB Complaints
88
311 Housing Calls
153
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

71
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 71% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 653 Knickerbocker Avenue

The 8-unit, 4-story building at 653 Knickerbocker Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Tom Rosenberg, has experienced persistent maintenance issues over recent years. Between 2024 and 2025, there have been multiple reports of water leaks, mold issues, and problems with paint/plaster conditions, particularly affecting ceilings and cabinets.

HPD inspections in early 2025 were notably unsuccessful in gaining access to investigate multiple complaints, including water leaks, mold, and unsanitary conditions. The building's violation history shows multiple emergency housing maintenance code violations in 2024, particularly affecting apartment 1R, involving water leaks, mold, and damage to plastered surfaces. The property has a documented history of various compliance issues requiring attention, including electrical and plumbing violations from 2018, and a wooden deck installation without proper permits.

While recent inspections between 2024 and 2025 have shown some improvement, particularly with rodent control passing inspections in 2025, there have been consistent reports of maintenance challenges. The building's bedbug reporting records from 2020 to 2024 indicate no reported infestations during this period. The property has experienced recurring issues with both rodent activity and building maintenance problems over the years, with violation notices showing a mix of successfully resolved and currently active violations.

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

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Bushwick.

Building Characteristics

Total units 8
Year built 1931
Total area 6500 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

7
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
153
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
88
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
11
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
7
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.

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653 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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653 Knickerbocker Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 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 653 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
2025-02-212025-04-01Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-212025-04-01Paint/plaster-CabinetNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-012025-03-21Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-012025-03-21Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-012025-03-21Paint/plaster-CeilingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 653 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
2024-10-30COpenNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING STRING AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2024-09-26CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING STRING INSTALLED AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-31BCloseNone1R§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-31BCloseNone1R§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-31ACloseNone1R§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10SQ FEET AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 653 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-01 16:47WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKClosedHPD
2025-03-01 16:47UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2025-03-01 16:47PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2025-02-21 10:05Indoor Air QualityOther (Explain Below)ClosedDOHMH
2025-02-21 10:02PAINT/PLASTERCABINETClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 653 Knickerbocker Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
37815502020-12-28CLOSEDElectrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress2020-12-29No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-01-04)
37071422019-06-14CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2020-02-27Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2020-03-02)
36959842019-04-12CLOSEDPermit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)2019-06-11Oath Violation Served (2019-06-11)
36791992018-12-13CLOSEDPlumbing Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2018-12-12Oath Violation Served (2018-12-14)
36791132018-12-12CLOSEDElectrical Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2018-12-12Oath Violation Served (2018-12-13)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 653 Knickerbocker Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2019-03-06V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 653 Knickerbocker Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 653 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
2024-12-180002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-110002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-01-240002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-01-100002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-03-010002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 653 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-04-14InitialPassed
2024-04-20CompliancePassed
2024-03-17InitialRat Activity
2023-04-03ComplianceRat Activity
2023-02-25InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 653 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 653 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 653 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2019-06-1135425866M653 KNICKERBOCKER REALTYWORK W/O A PERMIT.OBSERVED AT REARSIDE(EXP#3)ILLEGALLY CONSTRUCTED A WOODEN DECK ATTACHED TO BLD.LEFT SIDE,EXIT DOOR OF APT(1L)APPROX.SIZED(8 X 8 X 3H)FT.WITH STAIR CASE TO THE BACKYARD.REM:OBTAIN PERMITS TO RERESOLVE0.00.0
2018-12-1235359187H653 KNICKERBOCKER REALTYELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. OBSERVED AT 3:00PM 1. 100 AMP SERVICE SWITCH INSTALLED IN BASEMENT SERVICE ENTRANCE, TROF. FEEDERS PANELS.NO APPLICATION ON FILE FOR ELECTRICAL WORK IN BASEMENT. REMEDY:OBTAINRESOLVE1600.00.0
2018-12-1235359188J653 KNICKERBOCKER REALTYFAILURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CIRCUIT OVERCURRENT PROTECTION DEVICE PER TABLE. NUMBER#THHN FUSED AT 30AMPS IN BASEMENT PANEL. REMEDY: PROVIDE ADEQUATE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION. PROVISION OF LAW: EC 240.3RESOLVE4800.00.0
2018-12-1235359189L653 KNICKERBOCKER REALTYFAILURE TO PROVIDE COVER FACEPLATE LAMPHOLDERS LUMINAIRE CANOPY FOR ELECTRICAL OUTLET. CIRCUIT FOR ELECTRICAL OUTLET. CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL COVERS AND METER PAN COVERS MISSING IN BASEMENT. REMEDY: COMPLY WITH ERESOLVE0.00.0
2018-12-1235359191K653 KNICKERBOCKER REALTYLUMINAIRES AND LAMPHOLDERS NOT INSTALLED IN AN APPROVAL MANNER. FIXTURE IN 1ST FLOOR HALLWAY NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. REMEDY: PERFORM PROPER INSTALLATION. PROVISION OF LAW: EC 410.30.RESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 653 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 653 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 653 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 653 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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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 653 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 653 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

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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 653 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 653 Knickerbocker Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 653 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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