# 175 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

BBL 3031660005 · Block 3166 · Lot 5 · BIN 3072123  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/175-knickerbocker-avenue-3031660005  
Last updated: 2026-11-03 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

175 Knickerbocker Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11237; tax lot BBL 3031660005) is a 5-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S5: mixed-use: five- or six-family home with one store or office), built around 1931, on a 2,500 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as GOLD EQUITIES LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated May 19, 2016 lists a price of $2,125,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,110,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, 10 active DOB violations, one open HPD violation and four OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were six 311 requests in the past 12 months and no 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, “175 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 (BBL 3031660005)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/175-knickerbocker-avenue-3031660005. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations | 10 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 1 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 4 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: GOLD EQUITIES LLC
- Building class: S5 – Mixed-use: five- or six-family home with one store or office
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 3
- Units: 5 residential / 6 total
- Lot area: 2,500 sq ft · Building area: 4,500 sq ft
- Zoning: R6
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-02

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,110,000, assessed value $499,500, tax class 2A
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-05-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2016-05-19 from HAMILTON, DIONICIO to GOLD EQUITIES LLC, stated price $2,125,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2002-07-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2002-07-30 from CHU, BU KAN; CHU, SAU LAI to HAMILTON, DIONICIO, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1986-09-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1986-09-15 from MA, FAI HANG; MA, YUET LIN to CHU, BU KAN; CHU, SAU LAI, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1986-01-16 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1986-01-16 from ORTIZ, SULIMAN; ORTIZ, RENALDO to MA, FAI HANG; MA, YUET LIN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-02-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-02-19 from SCATURRO, FRANK to ORTIZ, RENALDO; ORTIZ, SULIMAN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1984-06-21 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1984-06-21 from MONACO, CARL to SCATURRO, FRANK, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1976-11-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1976-11-08 from MONACO CARL to MONACO CARL, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-11-09 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 300212552 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. RENEW THE APARTMENT AND REPLACE THE SHEE TROCK FOR THE APARTMENT WALL. CLEAN THE GARBAGE FROM 1ST TO 3RD. FLOOR REPLACE THE DAMAGE WINDOW. NO CHANGE I USE. OCCUPANCE AND EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2020-07-07 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 340452762: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2020-07-07, expires 2021-07-07. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2020-03-05 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 340452762: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2020-03-05, expires 2021-01-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2020-03-05 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 340452762: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2020-03-05, expires 2021-01-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-05-20 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 340452762: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2019-05-20, expires 2020-01-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-02-11 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 340452762: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2019-02-11, expires 2020-01-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-02-11 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 340452762: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2019-02-11, expires 2020-01-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-02-13 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 340452762: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2018-02-13, expires 2019-01-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-02-05 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 340452762: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2018-02-05, expires 2019-02-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-06-12 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 340452762: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2017-06-12, expires 2018-01-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-06-12 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340452762: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2017-06-12, expires 2018-01-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-12-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340452762: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2016-12-13, expires 2017-12-13. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-12-09 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340452762: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2016-12-09, expires 2017-04-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1993-01-04 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300212552: Alteration. Issued 1993-01-04, expires 1993-06-22. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-04-25 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2019-11-08 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2018-04-06 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2009-10-06 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): FAILURE TO PROVIDE APPROVED/ACCEPTED PLANS ON JOB SITE AT TIME OF INSP ECTION NOTED: UPON INSPECTION NO APPROVED PLANS WHERE PROVIDE PLANS NO T ON SITE STOP ALL WORK! ENTIRE SITE REMEDY: PROVIDE PLANS CALL EXCAVA TION UNIT FOR REINSPECTION…. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1992-09-14 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-07 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR FRAME MISSING.. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-30 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-05-25 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-10-15 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PLUMBING. Unpaid balance $400. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2017-08-31 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-09-29 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-09-17 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-08-27 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Lead – Lead Kit. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Mold – Public Complaint - Comm Location. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-31 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Removal Request. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-26 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Removal Request. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-13 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to DOHMH: Unsanitary Animal Facility – Animal Odor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-13 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Animal Facility - No Permit – N/A. | 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 GOLD EQUITIES LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2016-05-19 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2016-05-19). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2025-12-17 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Wilo Rivera, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-12-17 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (GOLD EQUITES LLC.), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-12-17 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Wilo Rivera. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-12-17 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Ben Goldstein, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |

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