675 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 6-unit, 3-story building at 675 Knickerbocker Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Yoel Shafer, has a significant history of maintenance issues over the past several years. Most notably, there have been recurring pest problems, with three separate pest-related complaints in 2023-2024 and at least one documented mouse infestation in apartment 1B in 2021, for which a Class C violation was issued. The building has also experienced ongoing sanitation concerns, including multiple complaints about mold (classified as emergency situations) in 2021, and various issues with wall paint/plaster conditions.

Recent complaints include an unsanitary condition related to pests filed in December 2024, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. The property has undergone several inspections for rodent control between 2015 and 2025, showing some inconsistent results. Most recently, a compliance inspection in May 2025 passed, following an initial failed inspection in April 2025.

Notably, the building has maintained a clean record in terms of bedbug infestations over the past four reporting periods from 2021 to 2025, with no reported cases of infestation or re-infestation. The building's management has received multiple notices regarding various maintenance requirements, including the need to file annual bedbug reports, post housing information guides, and maintain gas leak procedures notices, though most of these violations appear to have been resolved. While the building's recent rodent inspection results show improvement, the recurring nature of pest and mold complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.