# 337 Knickerbocker Avenue, Bushwick (West), Brooklyn, NY 11237

BBL 3032470008 · Block 3247 · Lot 8 · BIN 3073858  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/337-knickerbocker-avenue-3032470008  
Last updated: 2026-11-06 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-09

Also recorded as: 1466 De Kalb Ave; 1466 Dekalb Ave

## Summary

337 Knickerbocker Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11237; tax lot BBL 3032470008) is a 4-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S9: mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous), built around 1931, on a 2,250 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as RIZZO, PAOLO; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated August 18, 2014 lists a price of $495,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,081,000. As of November 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows five active DOB violations (three BIS violations and two DOB NOW safety violations), one active ECB violation, two open HPD violations and eight OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were eight 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, “337 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 (BBL 3032470008)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/337-knickerbocker-avenue-3032470008. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Bushwick (West): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11237

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11237/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11237/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11237/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11237/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11237/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Brooklyn 11237: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11237

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 345 Knickerbocker Avenue (38 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/345-knickerbocker-avenue-3032470006
- 347 Knickerbocker Avenue (77 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/347-knickerbocker-avenue-3032470005
- 335 Knickerbocker Avenue (94 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/335-knickerbocker-avenue-3032360001
- 349 Knickerbocker Avenue (102 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/349-knickerbocker-avenue-3032470004
- 353 Knickerbocker Avenue (127 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/353-knickerbocker-avenue-3032470003
- 329 Knickerbocker Avenue (134 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/329-knickerbocker-avenue-3032360003
- 1480 Dekalb Avenue (78 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/1480-dekalb-avenue-3032470010
- 1482 Dekalb Avenue (101 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/1482-dekalb-avenue-3032470011

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations (BIS) | 3 |
| Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 2 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 8 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: RIZZO, PAOLO
- Building class: S9 – Mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 3
- Units: 4 residential / 6 total
- Lot area: 2,250 sq ft · Building area: 4,275 sq ft
- Zoning: R6, C1-3
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-09

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,081,000, assessed value $486,450, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2014-08-18 from RIZZO, CALOGERO to RIZZO, PAOLO, stated price $495,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1984-09-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1984-09-14 from SUDANO, GIUSEPPE; SUDANO, MARIA to RIZZO, PAOLO; RIZZO, CALOGERO, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1974-03-11 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1974-03-11 from HARRISON HARVEY; LEVY LAURENCE R AS TRUSTEES; LEVY JANET R; HARRISON HARVEY M; HARRISON JANET R to SUDANO GIUSEPPE; SUDANO MARIA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1971-03-16 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1971-03-16 from HARRISON HARVEY; HARRISON JANET R to HARRISON JANET R; LEVY JANET R; BLINN JACK; LEVY LAURENCE R AS TRUSTEES, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1971-03-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1971-03-05 from SCHOTTENFELD SAMUEL DECEASED; SCHOTTENFELD ETHEL; SCHOTTENFELD MARVIN; SCHOTTENFELD DAVID TRUSTEES & EXEC OF to HARRISON JANET R; HARRISON HARVEY, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1971-03-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1971-03-05 from SCHOTTENFELD ETHEL to HARRISON JANET R; HARRISON HARVEY, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-04-25 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340374446: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2016-04-25, expires 2017-03-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-06-18 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340262343: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2015-06-18, expires 2016-06-17. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-06-10 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340204433: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2015-06-10, expires 2016-06-09. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-06-05 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 340204433: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2015-06-05, expires 2016-06-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-06-05 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 340204433: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2015-06-05, expires 2016-06-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-03-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321091411: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2015-03-23, expires 2016-03-22. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-01-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340204433: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2015-01-26, expires 2015-06-03. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-01-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340204433: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2015-01-23, expires 2016-01-23. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-01-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340204433: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2015-01-23, expires 2015-06-03. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-01-09 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320337854: Alteration. Issued 2012-01-09, expires 2012-04-16. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-07-06 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320041959: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2009-07-06, expires 2010-02-01. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, DOB NOW safety, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, DOB NOW safety violation status is Active, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open. Dismissed, cured, waived and disputed-successfully safety violations are not open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2001-06-14 | open (VW-VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): WORK WITHOUT PERMIT.ONE STORE AND A CHECK CASH DEPOT WERE CONVERTED AT THE 1ST FLOOR REMEDY:OBTAIN PERMIT OR RESTORE TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-04-25 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 042523LBLVIO17501: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2022 INSPECTION REPORT. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2019-11-08 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 110819LBLVIO11074: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2013-03-05 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: B254,4A,5A,15,19B,24B,32A,34B/38,39/43,50/50A,50B. 50-BOILER ROOM LIGHT DEFECTIVE; 50A-PIPE INSULATION FALLING OFF; 50B-SEWER LEAK IN BOILERROOM.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2008-08-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ALL STYS PUB HALLS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-08-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ALL STYS PUB HALLS R58.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## DOB safety violations (DOB NOW)

Active means the published violation status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived, disputed successfully and pending dismissal are not open items.

| Issued | Status | Type | Device | Number | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-25 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 042523LBLVIO17501 | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2022 INSPECTION REPORT |
| 2019-11-08 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 110819LBLVIO11074 | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT |

0 resolved or not active. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3032470008/violations?type=dob_safety_violation

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Building/DOB-Safety-Violations/855j-jady), city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-01-03 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE. Unpaid balance $125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-01-03 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE. Unpaid balance $125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-08-10 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE. Unpaid balance $125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-02-10 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE. Unpaid balance $200. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-12-26 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE. Unpaid balance $200. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-12-26 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE. Unpaid balance $200. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-12-26 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE. Unpaid balance $200. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Sewer Maintenance – Backup. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Graffiti – Graffiti. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water Maintenance – Fire Hydrant Leaning/Missing. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Removal Request. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-13 | open (Started) | 311 request to DEP: Water System – Hydrant Defective (WC2). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | 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 RIZZO, PAOLO. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2014-08-18 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2014-08-18). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-13 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: JointOwner Paolo Rizzo, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-13 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Paolo Rizzo, business city Middle Village. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-13 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: JointOwner Calogero Rizzo, business city Queens. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-13 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Paolo Rizzo. | feu5-w2e2 |

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