384 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
BBL 3032570034 (Borough 3, Block 3257, Lot 34) · BIN 3074153 · Last updated:
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
384 Knickerbocker Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11237; tax lot BBL 3032570034) is a 2-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S2: mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office), built around 1931, on a 2,500 sq ft lot zoned C4-3. City tax records list the owner as AJR PROPERTIES INC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $3,540,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, five open HPD violations and 22 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were four 311 requests in the past 12 months and five HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- AJR PROPERTIES INC
- Building class
- S2 · Mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office
- Year built · units
- 1931 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,500 sq ft · C4-3
- Market value (DOF)
- $3,540,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 3032570034
- BIN
- 3074153
- 2Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 5Open HPD violations
- 22OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “384 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 (BBL 3032570034)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/384-knickerbocker-avenue-3032570034. 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)
- AJR PROPERTIES INCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- S2 – Mixed-use: two-family home with one store or officeThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Mixed residential & commercialCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1931Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 1997, 2015.
- Floors
- 3
- Units
- 2 residential / 3 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 2,500 sq ft (25 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 5,750 sq ft (incl. 2,500 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- C4-3The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Commercial district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 2.30 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 3032570034 (Borough 3, Block 3257, Lot 34) · BIN 3074153BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Agency lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
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)
- $3,540,000The 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
- $212,400The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $114,928Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $3,540,000 | $212,400 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $2,692,000 | $161,520 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $2,507,000 | $150,420 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-10-31
Sales & deed history 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-04-12 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Glasser, Rachel; Grzybowski, Frieda | Ajr Properties Inc | FT_3160004751016 |
| 1983-02-24 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Grzybowski, Paul; Grzybowski, Frieda | Grzybowski, Frieda; Glasser, Rachel; Grzybowski, Paul | FT_3350000959935 |
| 1968-11-19 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Ewen Joseph Deceased | Grzybowski Frieda; Grzybowski Paul | BK_6830029101331 |
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 2 open of 7
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 Entire · 2023-06-08 | B00839259-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2023-03-10 | $24,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off Permit Entire · 2023-04-14 | B00832814-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2023-03-10 | $65,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2018-02-28 | 340267909 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2015-06-04 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2018-01-04 | 321027802 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2014-11-12 | $76,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2018-05-15 | 320939419 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2014-04-07 | $525,416 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2009-10-20 | 320074398 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2009-09-22 | $15,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 1997-08-11 | 300638317 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1997-05-15 | $12,000 |
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 22
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-08 | 2024-06-08 | B00839259-I1 DOB NOW | Plumbing INSTALL NEW PLUMBING FIXTURES ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND CELLAR FOR A NEW DRINKING ESATBLISHMENT. | Signed-off |
| 2023-04-14 | 2024-04-14 | B00832814-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction INTERIOR RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING RETAIL SPACE. | Permit Issued |
| 2017-03-29 | 2018-03-29 | 321027802 BIS | Equipment work / Sprinkler | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2017-03-23 | 2018-03-23 | 321027802 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2017-03-23 | 2018-03-23 | 320939419 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2017-01-06 | 2018-01-06 | 321027802 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2016-07-21 | 2017-07-21 | 320939419 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2016-07-21 | 2016-10-27 | 320939419 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2015-12-22 | 2016-12-21 | 320939419 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2015-11-04 | 2016-11-03 | 321027802 BIS | Equipment work / Sprinkler | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2015-10-05 | 2016-10-04 | 320939419 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2015-09-03 | 2016-08-21 | 320939419 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (renewal) |
Showing 12 of 22 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
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 0 active of 0
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).
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 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 | 2016-04-26 | CLASS - 2 | FAILURE TO PROVIDE APPROVED/ACCEPTED PLANS AT JOB SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED: CONSTRUCTION SITE IN PROGRESS AT 2ND & 3RD FL. WORK COMPLETED ON APPROX 80% NO DOB APPROVED AVAILABLE ON TIME OF INSPECTIO | $250 / $500 / $-250 | 35176964L |
| Resolved WRITTEN OFF · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2016-03-22 | CLASS - 2 | PSWO SUPPORTED SCAFFOLD(PUMP JACK)3307.6.5.3 SIDEWALK SHED SHALL BE MAINTAINED & USED BY THE GENERAL CONSTRUCTION. NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE SIDEWALK SHED IS MISSING BRACES & SOME BRACES ARE HANG DOWN TO | $800 / $250 / $0 | 35158000H |
| Resolved IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2004-11-04 | Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALL HAZARDOUS DEFECTS ARE : ON STANDHOPE STREET SIDE ABOVE SECOND FLOOR WINDOW APPROX 12 SQUARE FEET OF BRICK IS MISSING. BRICKWORK ABOVE IS CRACKING, LOOSE, AND IN IMMINE | $800 / $800 / $0 | 34456426Y |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
OATH tickets (all agencies) 22 unpaid of 120
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.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpaid balance DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION | 2026-03-11 | Fire Department Of Nyc | SIGN, POSTINGS, NOTICES AND INSTRUCTIONS | AJR PROPERTIES | $300 / $0 / $300 | 014235815N |
| Unpaid balance DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION | 2026-03-11 | Fire Department Of Nyc | SIGN, POSTINGS, NOTICES AND INSTRUCTIONS | AJA PROPERTIES | $750 / $0 / $750 | 014235828M |
| Unpaid balance DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION | 2025-03-10 | Fire Department Of Nyc | FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS | AJR PROPERTIES | $1,550 / $0 / $1,550 | 014176055M |
| Unpaid balance DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION | 2025-03-10 | Fire Department Of Nyc | LABELS MARKINGS | AJR PROPERTIES | $600 / $0 / $600 | 014176056Y |
| Unpaid balance DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION | 2025-03-10 | Fire Department Of Nyc | SIGN, POSTINGS, NOTICES AND INSTRUCTIONS | AJR PROPERTIES | $600 / $0 / $600 | 014176057X |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-05-22 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE | SWING FACTORY MANAGEMENT PRO | $125 / $0 / $125 | 048488459P |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-05-22 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE | SWING FACTORY MANAGEMENT PRO | $125 / $0 / $125 | 048488458N |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2023-11-29 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE | DORAL URGENT CARE | $125 / $0 / $125 | 048202019P |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2023-11-29 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE | DORAL URGENT CARE | $125 / $0 / $125 | 048202016J |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2023-11-29 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE | DORAL URGENT CARE | $125 / $0 / $125 | 048202014X |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2023-11-29 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE | DORAL URGENT CARE | $125 / $0 / $125 | 048202017L |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2023-11-29 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE | DORAL URGENT CARE | $125 / $0 / $125 | 048202018N |
Showing 12 of 120 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 5 open of 5
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.
| Status | Class | Issued | Apt | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2021-11-22 | C | 2021-11-22 | 3 | § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUN ALLOWABLE TEMPERATURE OF 130 DEGREES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2009-08-13 | C | 2009-08-13 | § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING ENTRANCE DOOR, 3RD STY. APT. 3L. | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2009-08-13 | B | 2009-08-13 | § 27-2032, 2034 ADNIM. CODE: DISCONTINUE USE OF ILLEGAL SPACE AND/OR HOT WATER HEATER AND PROVIDE FILED FOR & APPROVED HEATER WHICH OBTAINS COMBUSTION AIR DIRECTLY FROM OUTSIDE THE BUILDING OR APPROVED CENTRAL SYSTEM HOT WATER HEATER KITCHEN ( SMITH ) 3RD STY. | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2009-08-13 | C | 2009-08-13 | § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE FLUSHING APPARATUS AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO FLUSH EFFECTIVELY THE WATER CLOSET BATHROOM, 3RD STY. APT. 3L. | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2009-08-13 | C | 2009-08-13 | § 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES KITCHEN & BATHROOM, 3RD STY. APT. 3L. |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
HPD complaints 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-17 | CLOSE | 3 | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the co |
| 2021-11-16 | CLOSE | BLDG | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. |
| 2021-11-06 | CLOSE | BLDG | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the co |
| 2021-09-05 | CLOSE | 2 | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant o |
| 2021-09-05 | CLOSE | BLDG | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the co |
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) 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | DSNY | Graffiti – Graffiti | Open | — |
| 2026-09-25 | NYPD | Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party | Closed | 2026-09-25 |
| 2026-09-24 | DPR | Overgrown Tree/Branches – Hitting Building | In Progress | — |
| 2026-07-03 | DEP | Water System – Fire Hydrant Emergency (FHE) | Closed | 2026-07-03 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
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