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

BBL 3032680043 · Block 3268 · Lot 43 · BIN 3074458  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/408-knickerbocker-avenue-3032680043  
Last updated: 2026-11-08 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-09

Also recorded as: 243 Himrod St; 24341 Himrod St

## Summary

408 Knickerbocker Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11237; tax lot BBL 3032680043) is an office building (building class O5: office building (subtype O5)), built around 1931, on a 2,500 sq ft lot zoned C4-3. City tax records list the owner as HIM ROCKER REALTY CO. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,228,000. As of November 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active DOB violations (one BIS violation and one DOB NOW safety violation), four open HPD violations and 23 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “408 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 (BBL 3032680043)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/408-knickerbocker-avenue-3032680043. 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.

- 406 Knickerbocker Avenue (25 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/406-knickerbocker-avenue-3032680042
- 402 Knickerbocker Avenue (50 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/402-knickerbocker-avenue-3032680041
- 398 Knickerbocker Avenue (76 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/398-knickerbocker-avenue-3032680040
- 410 Knickerbocker Avenue (81 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/410-knickerbocker-avenue-3032780026
- 412 Knickerbocker Avenue (109 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/412-knickerbocker-avenue-3032780027
- 386 Knickerbocker Avenue (139 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/386-knickerbocker-avenue-3032680036
- 225 Himrod Street (74 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/225-himrod-street-3032680045
- 223 Himrod Street (96 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/223-himrod-street-3032680046

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 2 |
| Active DOB violations (BIS) | 1 |
| Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 1 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 4 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 23 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: HIM ROCKER REALTY CO
- Building class: O5 – Office building (subtype O5)
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 3
- Units: 0 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 2,500 sq ft · Building area: 10,250 sq ft
- Zoning: C4-3
- 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 $2,228,000, assessed value $1,002,600, tax class 4
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-09-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2000-09-06 from BENSON, MEYER C; FIRST, DOUGLAS to HIM ROCKER REALTY COLLC, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-22 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B01255184-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2025-07-22 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B01255184-S1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2025-07-23 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01255184-S1: Mechanical Systems — T-Mobile - Mechanical modification for retail renovation.. Issued 2025-07-23, expires 2025-10-09. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-07-23 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01255184-I1: General Construction — T-Mobile: General construction inclusive of partitions modifications for retail store remodel as per plans filed. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.. Issued 2025-07-23, expires 2025-10-09. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-10-06 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00793460-I1: Mechanical Systems — REPLACEMENT OF 7.5 TON UNIT ON THE ROOFTOP. NO CHANGE TO EGRESS, USE, OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2022-10-06, expires 2022-12-22. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-04-26 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00484884-I1: Sign — ERECT ACCESSORY BUSINESS WALL SIGN FOR T-MOBILE, NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. Issued 2021-04-26, expires 2021-05-10. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-04-26 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00484887-I1: Sign — ERECT ACCESSORY BUSINESS WALL SIGN FOR T-MOBILE, NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. Issued 2021-04-26, expires 2021-05-10. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2018-10-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321837125: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2018-10-22, expires 2019-10-22. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2010-05-28 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 302203693: Equipment work / Sprinkler. Issued 2010-05-28, expires 2011-05-28. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-05-06 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 302203693: Equipment work / Sprinkler. Issued 2009-05-06, expires 2010-05-06. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-04-02 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 310204837: Alteration. Issued 2009-04-02, expires 2010-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-02-17 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 310204837: Alteration. Issued 2009-02-17, expires 2009-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-11-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 310204837: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2008-11-26, expires 2009-11-26. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-11-21 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 310204837: Alteration. Issued 2008-11-21, expires 2009-02-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-02-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 302203693: Equipment work / Sprinkler. Issued 2008-02-26, expires 2009-02-25. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-08-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 302155094: Sign. Issued 2006-08-23, expires 2007-06-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-08-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 302155101: Sign. Issued 2006-08-23, expires 2007-06-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-05-30 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 302166625: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2006-05-30, expires 2007-05-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-05-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 302166625: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2006-05-19, expires 2006-06-29. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-05-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 302166625: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2006-05-19, expires 2006-06-29. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 26. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3032680043/permits

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-08-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2025-10-31 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Gas Piping - LL152), type FTF-PL-PER, NOD-FTF-PL-PER-202212-0137035: Cycle 1, Sub-cycle C (premises is in Community District 4). Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2009-08-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3R: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-08-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF WATER LEAK CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-08-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-08-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3F: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE EXTERIOR GLASS LOWER SASH SOUTH WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-31 | open (Active) | FTF-PL-PER | Gas Piping - LL152 | NOD-FTF-PL-PER-202212-0137035 | Cycle 1, Sub-cycle C (premises is in Community District 4) |

0 resolved or not active. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3032680043/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $5,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-10-25 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-10-18 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $3,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-07-28 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED, PROPERLY CALIBRATED, OR ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. Unpaid balance $400. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-07-28 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: COLD TCS FOOD NOT HELD AT 41 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT OR BELOW. Unpaid balance $500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-07-16 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE NON-RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-06-11 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-04-10 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-03-01 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-02-26 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Police: IMPROPER DISPOSAL - 1ST OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $75. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-01-10 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-01-02 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-06-20 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-05-22 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE. Unpaid balance $125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-05-22 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE. Unpaid balance $125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-03-30 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-03-20 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. 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 |
| 2022-08-05 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE. Unpaid balance $125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-10-24 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE. Unpaid balance $200. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

Showing 20 of 24. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3032680043/hearings

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

No records found.

## 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 HIM ROCKER REALTY CO. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2000-09-06 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2000-09-06). | 636b-3b5g |

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