871 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207
The 6-unit, 3-story tenement at 871 Knickerbocker Avenue in Bushwick, built in 1906 and managed by Zach Spira, has recently experienced significant heating system issues, with multiple heat/hot water complaints filed in May 2025, resulting in the issuance of violations by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). These heating-related complaints, all marked as emergencies, were part of an apparent building-wide problem that required HPD inspections. The building's most recent inspection history reveals ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly in Apartment 3B, where multiple violations remain open as of May 2024, including issues with the carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, bathroom fixtures, and various plaster and paint defects.
Historical data shows a pattern of heating system problems, as evidenced by numerous similar complaints between 2023 and 2025. The building has faced various other maintenance challenges over the past few years, including door/window issues and some sanitary concerns. Inspection records indicate a mix of compliance and non-compliance regarding rodent activity, with rat activity noted in 2022, though subsequent inspections showed compliance.
The property also has an active violation related to the failure to file a 2018 external low-pressure inspection. Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, with consistent documentation showing zero affected units from 2018 through 2024. The building underwent inspections for other general conditions in 2025, including issues with the janitorial/super services, and a complaint regarding an illegal conversion in 2022 that couldn't be investigated due to access issues.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1906 |
Total area | 4875 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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