218 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
BBL 3031860028 (Block 3186, Lot 28) · BIN 3072519 · Last updated:
Summary
218 Knickerbocker Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11237) is a store building (building class K2: store building (subtype K2)), built around 1950, on a 6,700 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as YEHUDA REALTY NO. 2 LLC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,097,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, eight active DOB violations and five OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were six 311 requests in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint since 2019.
At a glance
Lot & building
Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.
- Owner (as listed by the city)
- YEHUDA REALTY NO. 2 LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- K2 – Store building (subtype K2)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Commercial & officeCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1950Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 0 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 6,700 sq ft (67 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 8,700 sq ft (incl. 8,700 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- R6, C1-3The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district; the overlay (C1/C2…) allows local retail on residential blocks.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.30 built / 2.43 max residentialFloor Area Ratio = building floor area ÷ lot area. If built FAR is below the maximum, zoning may allow more floor area (other rules apply).
- Identifiers
- BBL 3031860028 (Borough 3, Block 3186, Lot 28) · BIN 3072519BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Official lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — dataset updated 2026-08-24, fetched 2026-10-31; Building Footprints — dataset updated 2026-10-25, fetched 2026-10-31
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $1,097,000The Department of Finance’s estimate of value for tax purposes. It is not an appraisal and is often far from the sale price.
- Assessed value
- $493,650The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $412,920Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $1,097,000 | $493,650 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,067,000 | $480,150 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $914,000 | $411,300 | 4 |
| 2024 | Final | $772,000 | $347,400 | 4 |
| 2023 | Final | $738,000 | $332,100 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — dataset updated 2026-09-14, fetched 2026-10-31
Sales & deed history 4
Deeds recorded with the City Register (ACRIS). A deed transfers ownership. A $0 or very low price usually means a transfer between related parties, an estate, or a refinance-related transfer, not a market sale. This is not a title search; mortgages, liens and other documents are not shown.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-17 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them | Yehuda Realty Llc | Yehuda Realty No. 2 Llc | 2006080801955001 |
| 2001-02-16 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 3 lots; price is for all of them | Big O Realty Companyinc | Yehunda Realty Llc | FT_3310007574531 |
| 1976-09-14 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Johnino Rlty Corp | Omage John; Omage Esther | BK_7630087101217 |
| 1976-09-14 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Omage John; Omage Esther | Big O Hamburger Co Inc | BK_7630087101213 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — dataset updated 2026-10-08, fetched 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Legals — dataset updated 2026-10-08, fetched 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Parties — dataset updated 2026-10-08, fetched 2026-10-31
DOB job filings 3 open of 4
A “job” is an application to the Department of Buildings to do construction work. A job marked Permitted, not signed off had a work permit issued but the city has no record of final sign-off (inspection/completion). Old jobs left in this state are common and appear in buyer and lender due diligence; the work may or may not have been done.
| Status | Job # | Type | Filed | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2002-01-29 | 301196104 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2001-07-09 | $25,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2018-09-26 | 301156692 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2001-04-10 | $250,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2005-06-02 | 301156736 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2001-04-10 | $66,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2003-07-25 | 301199129 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2001-07-16 | $97,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — dataset updated 2026-10-30, fetched 2026-10-31; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — dataset updated 2026-10-30, fetched 2026-10-31
Work permits 16
Individual permits issued under DOB jobs (one job can have several permits, e.g. plumbing and construction). Permit expiration alone does not mean the job was completed or signed off.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-26 | 2019-04-16 | 301156692 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2005-06-02 | 2006-06-02 | 301156736 BIS | Equipment work / Sprinkler | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2005-06-02 | 2005-12-31 | 301156692 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2005-06-02 | 2006-06-10 | 301156692 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2005-06-02 | 2006-06-02 | 301156736 BIS | Equipment work / Sprinkler | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2005-06-02 | 2006-06-02 | 301156736 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2004-02-04 | 2004-02-12 | 301687725 BIS | Sign | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2003-06-23 | 2004-06-22 | 301156692 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2003-01-03 | 2004-01-03 | 301156692 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2002-12-10 | 2003-12-10 | 301156736 BIS | Equipment work / Standpipe | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2002-12-10 | 2003-12-10 | 301156736 BIS | Equipment work / Sprinkler | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2002-12-10 | 2003-12-10 | 301156736 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
Showing 12 of 16 records. See the source dataset for the full list.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — dataset updated 2026-10-30, fetched 2026-10-31; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
DOB violations 8 active of 13
Violations issued by the Department of Buildings for building-code or zoning conditions. Active means DOB has not recorded the violation as resolved or dismissed. Many active DOB violations are old (e.g. elevator or boiler inspection paperwork).
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2012-10-01 | EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2011 INSPECTION/TEST | V100112EVCAT102981 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2011-12-13 | EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2010 INSPECTION/TEST | V121311EVCAT103221 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2010-10-08 | VCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED | V100810VCAT103968 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2009-02-27 | LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL | V022709LL108102504 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2008-03-21 | LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL | V032108LL108102881 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2007-04-02 | LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL | V040207LL108102876 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2005-10-01 | LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL | V100105LL108103455 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2004-11-19 | LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL | V111904LL108102540 | |
| Resolved/dismissed VW*-VIOLATION - WORK W/O PERMIT DISMISSED | 2006-11-28 | E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED | VW*112806E9011/181552 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved | 2004-12-14 | E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED | V*121404E90113115783 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved | 2003-06-05 | E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED | V*060503E9013/374980 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved | 2002-08-22 | E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED | 3F5391 | V*082202E9011/360357 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2002-02-19 | LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL | V*021902LL108102809 |
Source: DOB Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 3
DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active means the condition has not been certified as corrected and/or the case is not resolved. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2003-02-12 | Non-Hazardous | 79X11. RESTORE TO SERVICE SO A FULL INSPECITON CAN BE MADE. | $350 / $350 / $0 | 38135716K |
| Resolved DEFAULT · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2000-02-25 | Non-Hazardous | 49,18B 1- MEDONALD MILLER LOW WATER COU - OT MANUAL RESET - PIN IS MISSING 2- WATER COLUMN DRAIN IS REDUCED AND NEEDS ADDITIONAL VALUE 3- RECEIPT FOR WELDING OF HAND HOLES 4- SUBMIT P-2 FORM (MANUFACTURE DATA S | $2,500 / $2,668 / $0 | 32018447K |
| Resolved DEFAULT · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2000-02-25 | Non-Hazardous | 49- LOW WATER CUT OUT - MC DONALD MILLER NOT EQUIPED WITH MANUAL RESET PIN 0 2 WATER COLUMN DRAIN REDUCED-3- FORM P-2 THE MANUFACTURER DATA SHEET TO SUBMIT AND FAX COPY TO THE INSPECTOR AT 212-312-8031 | $2,500 / $2,668 / $0 | 32018448M |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
OATH tickets (all agencies) 5 unpaid of 119
Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s address. Default means the respondent did not appear at the hearing, which typically results in the maximum penalty. Tickets may be issued to tenants or businesses at the address, not just the owner. DOB ECB tickets appear here too.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpaid balance DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION | 2025-10-08 | Sanitation Others | FAIL TO CLEAN 18 INCH INTO STREET COMM MAN INDUSTRIAL MIXED USE 1ST | KNICKERBOCKER DISCOUNT INC | $50 / $0 / $50 | 049412310M |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2025-01-28 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE NON-RESIDENTIAL 1ST | KNICKERBOCKER DISCOUNT INC | $300 / $0 / $300 | 048898706P |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2018-10-10 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION | KNICKERBOCKER DISCOUNT INC | $300 / $0 / $300 | 042096605N |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2018-10-03 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION | KNICKERBOCKER DISCOUNT INC | $300 / $0 / $300 | 045660107Y |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2013-05-29 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | LOOSE RUBBISH | 3B OF KNICKERBOCKER AVE INC | $300 / $0 / $300 | 041796845N |
| Hearing pending NEW ISSUANCE | 2026-09-06 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION COMM MAN INDUSTRIAL MIXED USE 1ST | KNICKERBOCKER DISCOUNT | $50 / $0 / $50 | 049525008M |
| Hearing pending RESCHEDULED | 2026-06-30 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE | LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT INC | $75 / $0 / $75 | 049857865H |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2024-12-17 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION | KNICKERBOCKER FURNITURE INC | $50 / $51 / $0 | 048742944J |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2024-08-01 | Sanitation Police | IMPROPER DISPOSAL - 1ST OFFENSE | KHADIDEH | $75 / $78 / $0 | 047888544X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2024-01-17 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 3RD | LLC | $300 / $300 / $0 | 0802927492 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2023-12-11 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 2ND | LLC | $300 / $300 / $0 | 0802892191 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2023-11-13 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | LLC | $300 / $300 / $0 | 0802857440 |
Showing 12 of 119 records. See the source dataset for the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
HPD registration & contacts
Owners of most rental buildings must register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development each year and list an owner and managing agent.
No HPD registration found. Registration is required for buildings with 3 or more apartments (and for 1–2 family homes where neither the owner nor family lives there).
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — dataset updated 2026-10-28, fetched 2026-10-31; HPD Registration Contacts — dataset updated 2026-10-28, fetched 2026-10-31
HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 0
Violations HPD inspectors issued for conditions in residential buildings (heat, leaks, mold, pests, lead paint, etc.). Class letters show how serious: Class A – non-hazardous (HPD gives 90 days to correct); Class B – hazardous (30 days to correct); Class C – immediately hazardous (24 hours to correct for most conditions); Class I – information / order (e.g. orders to register, lead or other administrative orders). Open means HPD has not recorded the condition as corrected.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
HPD complaints 1
Complaints tenants or others made to HPD (usually via 311) about housing conditions, from 2019 onward. A complaint is not a violation; HPD may inspect and issue one.
| Received | Status | Apt | Problem(s) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-31 | CLOSE | 2R | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
311 requests (last 12 months) 6
Recent 311 service requests the city geocoded to this lot: noise, illegal parking, heat, sanitation and more. Anyone can file them, so they describe activity at or near the address, not necessarily the building itself.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | DPR | Overgrown Tree/Branches – Hitting Building | In Progress | — |
| 2026-09-13 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane | Closed | 2026-09-13 |
| 2026-08-18 | NYPD | Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Talking | Closed | 2026-08-18 |
| 2026-07-31 | DCWP | Consumer Complaint – Department Store or Megastore | Closed | 2026-08-13 |
| 2026-06-27 | DOT | Sidewalk Condition – Broken Sidewalk | Closed | 2026-07-09 |
| 2025-11-24 | NYPD | Encampment – N/A | Closed | 2025-11-25 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
Nearby properties
On Knickerbocker Ave
- 214 Knickerbocker Avenue (58 open items)
- 215 Knickerbocker Avenue (five open items)
- 216 Knickerbocker Avenue (six open items)
- 217 Knickerbocker Avenue (39 open items)
- 221 Knickerbocker Avenue (21 open items)
- 223 Knickerbocker Avenue (119 open items)
- 226 Knickerbocker Avenue (two open items)
- 227 Knickerbocker Avenue (two open items)
Same tax block (3186)
- 230 Knickerbocker Avenue
- 232 Knickerbocker Avenue (one open item)
- 234 Knickerbocker Avenue (11 open items)
- 236 Knickerbocker Avenue (four open items)
- 238 Knickerbocker Avenue (78 open items)
- 73 Starr Street (eight open items)
- 79 Starr Street (four open items)
- 81 Starr Street (eight open items)
All properties on Knickerbocker Ave · All of 11237 (Bushwick)
Data as of October 31, 2026 (cached NYC Open Data; each section shows its own dataset date). Machine-readable: /api/property/3031860028.json