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

BBL 3032780030 · Block 3278 · Lot 30 · BIN 3074786  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/422-knickerbocker-avenue-3032780030  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-09

Also recorded as: 422 Knockerbocker Ave

## Summary

422 Knickerbocker Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11237; tax lot BBL 3032780030) 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 CONTE REALTY ASSC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $5,275,000. As of November 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows four active DOB violations (three BIS violations and one DOB NOW safety violation) and five OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were two 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, “422 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 (BBL 3032780030)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/422-knickerbocker-avenue-3032780030. 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.

- 428 Knickerbocker Avenue (35 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/428-knickerbocker-avenue-3032780032
- 432 Knickerbocker Avenue (59 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/432-knickerbocker-avenue-3032780033
- 418 Knickerbocker Avenue (68 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/418-knickerbocker-avenue-3032780028
- 412 Knickerbocker Avenue (100 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/412-knickerbocker-avenue-3032780027
- 410 Knickerbocker Avenue (127 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/410-knickerbocker-avenue-3032780026
- 436 Knickerbocker Avenue (162 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/436-knickerbocker-avenue-3032880015
- 251 Harman Street (70 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/251-harman-street-3032780036
- 249 Harman Street (94 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/249-harman-street-3032780037

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations (BIS) | 3 |
| Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 1 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 5 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: CONTE REALTY ASSC
- 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: 22,500 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 $5,275,000, assessed value $2,373,750, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-02-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1977-02-08 from CONTE PASQUALE to CONTE ANTHONY; CONTE REALTY ASSC; CONTE PASQUALE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1977-01-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1977-01-24 from VIOLET RLTY CORP to CONTE PASQUALE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301270470: Sign. Issued 2001-10-26, expires 2002-10-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-09-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301189755: Equipment work / Sprinkler. Issued 2001-09-26, expires 2002-09-26. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-09-14 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301121346: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2001-09-14, expires 2002-09-14. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-08-29 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301220658: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2001-08-29, expires 2001-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-06-13 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 301121346: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2001-06-13, expires 2002-06-29. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-05-07 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301164601: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2001-05-07, expires 2002-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-02-01 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301121346: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2001-02-01, expires 2001-06-29. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-14 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED): VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2014 CAT 1 INSP/TST. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2012-10-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2011 INSPECTION/TEST. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2012-08-15 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED): VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2010 CAT 1 INSP/TST. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2016-11-14 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Elevators), type ACC1, 111416ACC109410: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-14 | open (Active) | ACC1 | Elevators | 111416ACC109410 | — |

12 resolved or not active. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3032780030/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-06 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $5,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-07-30 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $1,000. 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

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

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

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Street Sign - Missing – Other/Unknown. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DHS: Homeless Person Assistance – Chronic. | 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 CONTE REALTY ASSC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1977-02-08 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1977-02-08). | 636b-3b5g |
| 1977-02-08 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1977-02-08). | 636b-3b5g |
| 1977-02-08 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1977-02-08). | 636b-3b5g |

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