# 418 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

BBL 3032780028 · Block 3278 · Lot 28 · BIN 3074785  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/418-knickerbocker-avenue-3032780028  
Last updated: 2026-11-03 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

Also recorded as: 416 Knickerbocker Ave; 222 Himrod St

## Summary

418 Knickerbocker Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11237; tax lot BBL 3032780028) is a store building (building class K2: store building (subtype K2)), built around 1931, on a 7,500 sq ft lot zoned C4-3. City tax records list the owner as CHENEY, NATHAN/TRUSTEE. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,547,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows four DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, three active DOB violations, one active ECB violation and 16 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were three 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, “418 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 (BBL 3032780028)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/418-knickerbocker-avenue-3032780028. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Bushwick (West): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bushwick-west

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

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 4 |
| Active DOB violations | 3 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 16 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: CHENEY, NATHAN/TRUSTEE
- Building class: K2 – Store building (subtype K2)
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 2
- Units: 0 residential / 1 total
- Lot area: 7,500 sq ft · Building area: 8,175 sq ft
- Zoning: C4-3
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-07

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,547,000, assessed value $696,150, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-10-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1990-10-31 from 416/418 KNICKERBOCKER RL; COHEN, MORRIS to CHENEY, NATHAN/TRUSTEE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1987-09-04 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1987-09-04 from WALKER,ELEANOR J/BYATTY; KANTOR,WILLIAM A/BYATTY; WILSON,HERBERT P/BYATTY; HILL, WILMA J/BY ATTY to COHEN, MORRIS; 416/418 KNICKERBOCKER RL, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-10-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-10-28 from WILL IF KAHN HENRY (DECED); WILSON MYRON (AS SOLE SURVING EXECUTOR OF THE WILL to WILSON LEO; WALKER ELEANOR J; HILL WILMA J; KANTOR WILLIAM A; WILSON MYRON; WILSON HERBERT P, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-06-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-06-19 from ROSS EDWARD J; KAHN SAMUEL L (DECD); TEPLITZ FRANCES K (CO EXEC) to KAHN HENRY (DECD); WILSON MYRON K (EXEC), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B01463862-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2018-06-08 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 321771917 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SPRINKLER SYSTEM AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED FOR RETAIL STORE (FOOTLOCKER). NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2018-03-08 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 321735100 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. RENOVATE EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE ON THE 1ST FLOOR. WORK TO INCLUDE MINOR PARTITION CHANGES, 2ND EXIT TO HIMROD STREET, LIGHTING AND FINISH WORK. NO CHANGE TO USE, OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1997-10-20 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 300677168 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL PHARMACY SINK,HANDICAPPED TOILET PARTITIONS,& HVAC.NO CHANGE TO USE,EGRESS,AND OR OCCUPANCY | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2026-09-25 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01463862-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF 300PSF SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER # 33 OF THE NYC CODE 2022, NO CHANGES IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UND…. Issued 2026-09-25, expires 2026-12-24. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-11-08 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01133339-I1: Sign — ILLUMINATED NON-ADVERTISING ACCESSORY WALL SIGN - FOOT LOCKER. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2024-11-08, expires 2024-12-31. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-11-08 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01133340-I1: Sign — INTERIOR ILLUMINATED NON-ADVERTISING ACCESSORY WALL SIGN - IN PROPERTY LINES - (LOGO REFEREE). NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2024-11-08, expires 2024-12-31. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2018-06-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321771917: Equipment work / Sprinkler. Issued 2018-06-08, expires 2019-06-08. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-05-15 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00035962-I1: Sign — ILLUMINATED NON ADVERTISING ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. (FOOTLOCKER) NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2018-05-15, expires 2018-11-13. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2018-05-07 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321403511: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2018-05-07, expires 2019-05-07. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-05-04 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321403511: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2018-05-04, expires 2018-12-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-05-04 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321403511: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2018-05-04, expires 2018-12-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-05-04 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321403511: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2018-05-04, expires 2018-12-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-05-04 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321403511: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2018-05-04, expires 2019-05-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-03-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321735100: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2018-03-22, expires 2018-07-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-12-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321403511: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2017-12-15, expires 2018-11-15. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-12-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321403511: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2017-12-15, expires 2018-12-15. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-12-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321403511: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2017-12-15, expires 2018-11-15. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-12-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321403511: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2017-12-15, expires 2018-11-15. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-06-19 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 300677168: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2017-06-19, expires 2018-06-19. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 40. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3032780028/permits

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN REQ'D-OBSVD @ EXP1 ON HIMROS ST BULGING,MISSING MORTAR,DIAGNOL STEP CRACKS & MISSING BRICKS ABOVE 2FL WINDOW OPENINGS OWNER TO IMMED RETAIN A REG DESIGN PROF IN GOOD STANDING WITH DOB & NYS TO EVAL THE ENTIRE BLDG AN…. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2026-09-22 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): EMERGENCY WORK ORDER-OBSVD @ EXP1 ABOVE 2FL WINDOW OPENINGS WITH SLIGHT BULGING/MISSING MORTAR/DIAGNOL STEP CRACKING WITH SOME COURSES @ BRICK PROJECTING. OWNER TO IMMED RETAIN DOB REG G.C TO INSTALL S/W SHED AT FULL LENGTH OF EXP1 WITH 5'…. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1997-01-13 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2026-09-22 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status PENDING) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. SUBJECT CONSISTS OF A 2-STORY PORTION ALONG HIMROD ST AND A 1-STORY PORTION ALONG KNICKERBOCKER AVE ON "L" SHAPED LOT WITH EXP 1 ON HIMROD ST AND EXP 2 O. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: hearing pending. Balance due $2,500. | 6bgk-3dad |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAIL TO CLEAN 18 INCH INTO STREET COMM MAN INDUSTRIAL MIXED USE 1ST. Unpaid balance $80. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-06-05 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK COMM MAN INDUSTRIAL MIXED USE 1ST. Unpaid balance $450. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-06-03 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK COMM MAN INDUSTRIAL MIXED USE 1ST. Unpaid balance $450. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-05-20 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK COMM MAN INDUSTRIAL MIXED USE 1ST. Unpaid balance $450. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-25 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK COMM MAN INDUSTRIAL MIXED USE 1ST. Unpaid balance $450. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-12-30 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: LOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-12-29 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-08-09 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-04-16 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-03-10 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-02-08 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-02-06 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: FAILURE TO BUNDLE NEWSPAPER CARDBOARD SINGLE STREAM 1ST. Unpaid balance $100. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2018-10-20 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2018-09-21 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: POSTING OF SIGN PERMIT, WASTE REMOVAL. Unpaid balance $100. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2018-05-10 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bwso: FAILED TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL TEST REPORT FOR A BACKFLOW PREVENTER. Unpaid balance $50. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2013-03-07 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL PLACEMENT OF STICKERS OR DECALS ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY. Unpaid balance $500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-09-22 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE · NONE) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-09-14 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK COMM MAN INDUSTRIAL MIXED USE 1ST. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-08-26 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: SPILLAGE FROM A RECEPTACLE 1ST OFFENSE. Hearing pending. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Double Parked Blocking Vehicle. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-29 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | 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 CHENEY, NATHAN/TRUSTEE. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1990-10-31 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1990-10-31). | 636b-3b5g |

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