# 174 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

BBL 3031650028 · Block 3165 · Lot 28 · BIN 3390264  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/174-knickerbocker-avenue-3031650028  
Last updated: 2026-11-06 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

## Summary

174 Knickerbocker Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11237; tax lot BBL 3031650028) is an 8-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C1: walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores), built around 2006, on a 2,500 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as 174 KNICKERBOCKER LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated May 24, 2016 lists a price of $1,700,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,526,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two open HPD violations. There were two 311 requests in the past 12 months and three HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “174 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 (BBL 3031650028)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/174-knickerbocker-avenue-3031650028. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Bushwick (West): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bushwick-west

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bushwick-west/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bushwick-west/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bushwick-west/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bushwick-west/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bushwick-west/unpaid-oath-tickets

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 2 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 174 KNICKERBOCKER LLC
- Building class: C1 – Walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores
- Year built: 2006
- Floors: 4
- Units: 8 residential / 8 total
- Lot area: 2,500 sq ft · Building area: 5,391 sq ft
- Zoning: R6
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-07

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,526,000, assessed value $686,700, tax class 2B
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-05-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2016-05-24 from RUIZ, MANUEL to 174 KNICKERBOCKER LLC, stated price $1,700,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2013-04-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2013-04-01 from RUIZ, NILDA LIZZY; BAEZ,ADMINISTRATOR, EVELYN; RUIZ, NILDA; RUIZ, NILDA  L to RUIZ, MANUEL, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2006-12-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2006-12-14 from GF KNICKERBOCKER INC to RUIZ, NILDA, stated price $780,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2005-11-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2005-11-10 from MANUEL AYALA, ANGEL to GF KNICKERBOCKER, INC., stated price $257,500. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1989-01-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1989-01-03 from CITY OF NEW YORK to AYALA, ANGEL MANUEL, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1983-05-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1983-05-17 from ; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE to NEW YORK CITY, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2311 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1977-10-11 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1977-10-11 from THE CITY OF NEW YORK to PATRISSO NICHOLAS; PATRISSO ANGELINA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1976-09-16 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1976-09-16 from FINANCE ADMIN OF THE CITY OF NY; ; IVAN E. IRIZARRY to THE CITY OF NEW YORK; , no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2318 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1971-02-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1971-02-24 from GONZALES ADELE to FERNANDEZ MILDA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1969-08-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-08-14 from HAFT JACK A to GONZALEZ ADELE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-28 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00003281-I1: Sidewalk Shed — Installation of temporary sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy wi…. Issued 2018-11-28, expires 2019-03-31. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2018-11-28 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00003281-S1: Supported Scaffold — Installation of temporary scaffold per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with th…. Issued 2018-11-28, expires 2019-03-31. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2018-08-09 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340475685: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2018-08-09, expires 2019-08-09. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-04-19 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321418890: Alteration. Issued 2018-04-19, expires 2019-02-26. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-04-19 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321418890: Alteration. Issued 2018-04-19, expires 2019-02-26. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-04-12 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00003281-I1: Sidewalk Shed — Installation of temporary sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy wi…. Issued 2018-04-12, expires 2018-07-25. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2018-04-10 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00003281-S1: Supported Scaffold — Installation of temporary scaffold per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with th…. Issued 2018-04-10, expires 2018-07-25. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2018-01-25 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340475685: Equipment work / Sprinkler. Issued 2018-01-25, expires 2019-01-25. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-01-09 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321418890: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2018-01-09, expires 2019-01-09. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-01-03 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00003281-S1: Supported Scaffold — Installation of temporary scaffold per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with th…. Issued 2018-01-03, expires 2018-03-31. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2017-12-04 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00003281-I1: Sidewalk Shed — Installation of temporary sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy wi…. Issued 2017-12-04, expires 2018-03-31. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2017-06-22 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321418890: Alteration. Issued 2017-06-22, expires 2018-03-07. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-01-25 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321418890: Alteration. Issued 2017-01-25, expires 2017-03-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2007-01-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 302287512: Alteration / Curb cut. Issued 2007-01-08, expires 2007-05-19. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-04-04 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 302026340: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2006-04-04, expires 2007-04-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-01-23 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 302026340: New building. Issued 2006-01-23, expires 2006-09-22. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-01-23 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 302026340: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2006-01-23, expires 2006-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2005-12-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 302026340: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2005-12-19, expires 2006-01-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2005-12-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 302026340: New building. Issued 2005-12-19, expires 2006-01-31. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-31 | open (Invalid Certification) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE BUILDING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-07-31 | open (Nov Certified Late) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM INFORMATION MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | pending (ASSIGNED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-07 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1L): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-12-02 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-12-06 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4R): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-08-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DHS: Homeless Person Assistance – Non-Chronic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: HEAT/HOT WATER – ENTIRE BUILDING. | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as 174 KNICKERBOCKER LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2016-05-24 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2016-05-24). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2025-07-24 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Cheskel Jacob, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-07-24 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Cheskel Jacob (174 KNICKERBOCKER LLC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-07-24 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (174 KNICKERBOCKER LLC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-07-24 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Zal Pollak. | feu5-w2e2 |

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