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226 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

BBL 3031860031 (Borough 3, Block 3186, Lot 31) · BIN 3072520 · Last updated:

Summary · as of October 31, 2026

226 Knickerbocker Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11237; tax lot BBL 3031860031) is a store building (building class K1: store building (subtype K1)), built around 1931, on a 2,200 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as BAWABEH BROTHERS NO. 2 LLC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $248,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one active DOB violation and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There was one 311 request 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.)

Owner of record
BAWABEH BROTHERS NO. 2 LLC
Building class
K1 · Store building
Year built · units
1931 · 0 res.
Lot area · zoning
2,200 sq ft · R6
Market value (DOF)
$248,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
—
BBL
3031860031
BIN
3072520

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “226 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 (BBL 3031860031)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/226-knickerbocker-avenue-3031860031. Source: NYC Open Data.

Lot & building

Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.

Owner (as listed by the city)
BAWABEH BROTHERS NO. 2 LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
K1 – Store building (subtype K1)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
1931Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 1998.
Floors
1
Units
0 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
2,200 sq ft (22 ft × 100 ft)
Building floor area
2,200 sq ft (incl. 2,200 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)
1.00 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 3031860031 (Borough 3, Block 3186, Lot 31) · BIN 3072520BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).

Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-10-31; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-10-31

Tax assessment

How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.

Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
$248,000The 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
$111,600The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$111,600Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$248,000$111,6004
2026Final$244,000$109,8004
2025Final$319,000$143,5504

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-10-31

Sales & deed history 5

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.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
2005-10-11DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 7 lots; price is for all of them
Bawabeh Brothers LlcBawabeh Brothers No. 2 Llc2005121900296004
1998-06-10DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them
Bawebeh BrothersBawebeh Brothers LlcFT_3120006227412
1994-04-05DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them
Girgenti, Louis E.Bawabeh BrothersFT_3440004265644
1987-04-30DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them
Numero Uno Meats IncGirgenti, Louis E.; Fishman, Mel; Sorkin, MikhailFT_3880004265588
1969-11-19DEED$0 / not statedDebellis Concetta Distributees Of; Guccione Ignatius; Guccione Michael; Guccione Joseph; Guccione Michele DeceasedGirgenti Louis EBK_6930037700231

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31

DOB job filings 0 open of 3

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.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Not open
LOC Issued · 2024-02-02
B00987796-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2024-01-11$25,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2002-07-16
301359928
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2002-06-11$30,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 1998-11-24
300772180
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)1998-07-14$40,000

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31

Work permits 7

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.

IssuedExpiresJob #WorkPermit status
2024-01-312024-02-22B00987796-I1
DOB NOW
Mechanical Systems
Remedy FDNY violation 014096746L. Obtain certification of compliance for HVAC units. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.
Signed-off
2002-07-052002-11-07301359928
BIS
Equipment work / Mechanical/HVACISSUED (initial)
1998-11-231999-02-14300772180
BIS
Equipment work / Mechanical/HVACISSUED (initial)
1998-11-231999-02-14300772180
BIS
Equipment work / Mechanical/HVACISSUED (initial)
1998-08-211998-12-25300772180
BIS
Equipment work / BoilerISSUED (initial)
1998-08-211999-08-21300772180
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (initial)
1998-08-111999-02-14300772180
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

DOB violations 1 active of 10

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).

StatusIssuedTypeDescriptionNumber
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2017-10-15P-PLUMBING NONETHE DOB INTENDS TO REVOKE ALL PLUMBING APPROVALS AND PERMITS UNDER LAA #340004300 DUE TO SUSPENSION OF LICENSE. STOP ALL PLUMBING WORK IMMEDIATELY EXCEPT TO MAKE SITE SAFEV101517PPL0403OH
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2024-09-23LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV*092324LBLVIO10183
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2023-06-30LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV*063023LBLVIO07466
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2023-06-30LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV*063023LBLVIO27440
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2023-06-20LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV*062023LBLVIO28698
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2018-04-06LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORTV*040618LBLVIO12311
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2013-03-01LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORTV*030113LBLVIO08819
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2011-12-13LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORTV*121311LBLVIO11762
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
1998-08-04IMEGNCY-IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY ANYTHINGOPTIONALV*080498IMEGNCY375/98
Resolved/dismissed
VW*-VIOLATION - WORK W/O PERMIT DISMISSED
1998-07-30C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONALWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. HAZARDOUS WORK NOTED: INSTALL 3 A/C UNITS NEW 6" CONCRETE BLOCK PARAPET WALL AT FRONT. 6'X 40' WIDE ILLUMINATED PARALLEL SIGN AT FRONT. SIGN IN DANGER OF COLAPSE. 60 CLOTHES DRYERS INSTALLED AT REAR OF PREMISES. REMEDY: STOP ALL WORK. MAKE SITE SAFE- PROVIDE EITHER SIDEWALK SHED OR REMOVE SIGN. OBTAIN ALL PERMITSVW*073098C04MJ10

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 2

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.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Resolved
WRITTEN OFF · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
1999-07-26Non-HazardousWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT WORK NOTED INSTALLTION OF THREE 3 A/C UNITS 2 NEW 6 CONCRETE BLOCK PARAPET 3 NEW 40X100 Q DESK AND BAN JOIST ROOF REMEDY OBTAIN A PERMIT AS SOON AS POSIBLE$2,500 / $0 / $034194097P
Resolved
WRITTEN OFF · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
1998-07-30HazardousWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT/HAZARDOUS WORK NOTED/INSTALL OF 3A/CUNTS GOV O MAN AN DUNAGENT ROOF/ INSTALLATION OF NEW 6" CONCRETE BLOCK PARAPET WALL AT FRONT /INSTALLATION OF NEW 40'X 100' Q DECK & BAN JOIST ROOF$2,500 / $0 / $034182649X

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

OATH tickets (all agencies) 1 unpaid of 34

Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s block and lot. 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.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
Unpaid balance
DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION
2024-07-25Nyc SheriffCANNABIS VIOLATION BY A PLACE OF BUSINESSSPARKPLUG 1 CORP$10,000 / $0 / $10,0000215073320
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2025-04-01Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALKMERMAID LAUNDROMAT NY INC$50 / $50 / $0049076817L
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2023-12-18Fire Department Of NycAFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATIONKNICKERBOCKER LAUNDROMAT$300 / $300 / $0014096746L
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2022-04-20Dos - Enforcement AgentsDIRTY SIDEWALKMERMAID LAUNDROMAT NY INC$50 / $50 / $0047328495N
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2018-01-23Sanitation RecyclingDIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREAMERMAID LAUNDROMAT NY$100 / $100 / $0040603691J
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO
2017-07-06Dos - Enforcement AgentsSIDEWALK OBSTRUCTIONTROLL HOLE LLC$300 / $229 / $0042255792N
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2017-06-03Dos - Enforcement AgentsFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETMERMAID LAUNDROMAT$100 / $100 / $0041328209P
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2016-06-17Sanitation DeptPOSTING OF SIGN PERMIT, WASTE REMOVALMERMAID LAUNDROMAT NY$100 / $100 / —041566835X
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2014-11-30Sanitation DeptFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETMERMAID LAUNDROMAT NY INC$100 / $100 / —041488776Y
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2014-09-27Dept Of TransportationFAILURE TO SEAL STREET OPENING JOINTSKEYSPAN ENERGY DELIVERY NYC$250 / $250 / —0187149409
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2014-06-23Dos - Enforcement AgentsFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETESTRELLA BLANCA$100 / $200 / $-100042014364J
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2013-10-21Dos - Enforcement AgentsDIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREAESTERLLA BLANCA LLC$100 / $100 / —041666941H

Showing 12 of 34 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 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 — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-10-31; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 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 — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

HPD complaints 0

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.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

311 requests (last 12 months) 1

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.

OpenedAgencyComplaintStatusClosed
2026-03-26NYPDNoise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/PartyClosed2026-03-27

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

Nearby properties

On Knickerbocker Ave

Same tax block (3186)

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