677 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story building at 677 Knickerbocker Avenue in Bushwick, built in 1910 and containing 3 units, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past several years. Most notably, there was a series of heat and hot water complaints in September and October 2018 that resulted in violations, with a particularly concerning emergency complaint in October 2018 regarding heat and hot water in an apartment. The property has also faced recurring compliance issues with bedbug reporting requirements, with open violations noted in multiple inspections from 2021 through 2024.

The building's most significant incident occurred in October 2018 when Apartment 3 reported multiple issues that were subsequently documented as violations and all certified by August 2020. These included problems with electrical service to ceiling fixtures, an illegal padlock on the fire escape, roof leaks affecting the kitchen ceiling, door closure issues, a defective door knob, and an electrical fixture problem in the public hall. Despite these historical issues, more recent records show some positive developments.

The building has consistently passed rodent inspections from 2018 through 2025, indicating good pest control. In January 2021, a work permit was issued for electrical work, which may suggest ongoing maintenance improvements. The property has had no recorded housing maintenance code violations since 2020, though three open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements remain active as of 2025. The relative absence of recent complaints or violations suggests possible improvements in building maintenance, though the open bedbug reporting violations indicate ongoing administrative compliance issues.