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452 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

BBL 3032880001 (Block 3288, Lot 1) · BIN 3075084 · Last updated:

Summary

452 Knickerbocker Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11237) is a store building (building class K2: store building (subtype K2)), built around 1931, on a 3,025 sq ft lot zoned C4-3. City tax records list the owner as HAROLD GORDON. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $819,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows four DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, 14 active DOB violations, one active ECB violation and seven OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 25 311 requests in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019.

At a glance

Lot & building

Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.

Owner (as listed by the city)
HAROLD GORDONThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
K2 – Store building (subtype K2)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
Land use
Commercial & officeCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
Year built
1931Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
2
Units
0 residential / 3 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
3,025 sq ft (65 ft × 51.75 ft)
Building floor area
6,050 sq ft (incl. 6,050 sq ft commercial)
Zoning
C4-3The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Commercial district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
2.00 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 3032880001 (Borough 3, Block 3288, Lot 1) · BIN 3075084BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).

Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — dataset updated 2026-08-24, fetched 2026-10-31; Building Footprints — dataset updated 2026-10-25, fetched 2026-10-31

Tax assessment

How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.

Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
$819,000The 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
$368,550The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$368,550Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$819,000$368,5504
2026Final$892,000$401,4004
2025Final$979,000$440,5504
2024Final$1,129,000$508,0504
2023Final$1,065,000$479,2504

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — dataset updated 2026-09-14, fetched 2026-10-31

Sales & deed history 1

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.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
1979-07-25DEED$0 / not statedRica Realty CorpAclander Morton; Goffner Ralph; Gordon HaroldBK_7930108800917

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — dataset updated 2026-10-08, fetched 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Legals — dataset updated 2026-10-08, fetched 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Parties — dataset updated 2026-10-08, fetched 2026-10-31

DOB job filings 4 open of 15

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.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Permitted, not signed off
Permit Entire · 2025-09-04
B01185526-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2025-04-08$30,000
Permitted, not signed off
Permit Entire · 2025-01-30
B01162268-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2025-01-28$9,500
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2002-07-19
301368605
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2002-06-25$9,000
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2002-06-21
301352694
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2002-05-21$7,000
Not open
Approved · 2026-05-06
B01304475-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2025-11-06$60,000
Not open
Approved · 2024-09-19
B00964580-P1
DOB NOW
Alteration2024-09-18$60,000
Not open
Approved · 2024-07-24
B00941720-P2
DOB NOW
Alteration2024-07-14$10,000
Not open
Approved · 2024-07-01
B00941720-P1
DOB NOW
Alteration2024-06-18$10,000
Not open
LOC Issued · 2024-09-03
B01063351-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2024-06-11$20,000
Not open
LOC Issued · 2026-03-20
B00964580-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2024-01-11$60,000
Not open
LOC Issued · 2026-03-27
B00964564-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2024-01-11$21,000
Not open
LOC Issued · 2026-03-20
B00964546-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2024-01-10$212,875
Not open
LOC Issued · 2024-08-19
B00941720-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2023-10-03$10,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2002-07-29
301352701
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2002-05-21$8,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 1997-07-03
300618044
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)1997-02-25$5,000

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — dataset updated 2026-10-30, fetched 2026-10-31; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — dataset updated 2026-10-30, fetched 2026-10-31

Work permits 16

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.

IssuedExpiresJob #WorkPermit status
2026-03-032026-04-27B00964564-I1
DOB NOW
Plumbing
application filed for plumbing
Signed-off
2025-09-042025-12-22B01185526-I1
DOB NOW
Structural
HEREBY FILING FOR FACADE REPAIR WORK. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.
Permit Issued
2025-09-042025-12-22B01185526-I1
DOB NOW
General Construction
HEREBY FILING FOR FACADE REPAIR WORK. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.
Permit Issued
2025-01-302026-01-30B01162268-I1
DOB NOW
Sidewalk Shed
INSTALLATION OF 300PSF SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH CH #33 OF THE NYC CODE 2022. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS
Permit Issued
2024-07-242024-12-31B01063351-I1
DOB NOW
General Construction
Replacement for the existing storefront and a new ramp.
Signed-off
2024-04-162025-04-16B00964564-I1
DOB NOW
Plumbing
application filed for plumbing
Signed-off
2024-04-032025-04-03B00964580-I1
DOB NOW
Mechanical Systems
Application filed for installation of new mechanical unit as per plans filed herewith. No change to use egress or occupancy.
Signed-off
2024-04-032025-04-03B00964546-I1
DOB NOW
General Construction
Tenant improvement of an existing building for Starbucks Coffee. Work shall include interior partitions, interior finishes, equipment,lighting, hvac, plumbing a
Signed-off
2023-10-162024-10-16B00941720-I1
DOB NOW
Plumbing
CAP AND REMOVAL OF EXISTING GAS-FIRED BOILER AND INSTALLATION OF NEW HOT WATER HEATER AS PER PLANS. RE-FILING OF DOB # 301352694. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, O
Signed-off
2014-03-042015-03-04320888740
BIS
SignISSUED (initial)
2002-07-192002-12-31301368605
BIS
Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipmentISSUED (initial)
2002-07-192003-06-22301368605
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)

Showing 12 of 16 records. See the source dataset for the full list.

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — dataset updated 2026-10-30, fetched 2026-10-31; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31

DOB violations 14 active of 14

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).

StatusIssuedTypeDescriptionNumber
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2024-12-20IMEGNCY-IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY ANYTHINGOPTIONALINSTALL APPROXIMATELY 30 LINEAR FEET OF SIDEWALK SHED AT EXPOSURE 3 (MYRTLE AVENUE) AND ADDITIONAL 10 LINEAR FEET OF SIDEWALK SHED AT EXP4 OVER THE ALLEYWAY TO PROTECT THE AC UNITS AND TO SAFEGUARD THE PUBLIC AND PROPERTYV122024IMEGNCY18831
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2024-12-16IMEGNCY-IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY ANYTHINGOPTIONALINSTALL APPROXIMATELY 70 LINEAR FEET OF SIDEWALK SHED AT EXPOSURE 3 (MYRTLE AVENUE) AND ADDITIONAL 10 OF SIDEWALK SHED AT EXP 4 OVER THE ALLEYWAY TO PROTECT THE AC UNITS AND TO SAFEGUARD THE PUBLIC AND PROPE RTYV121624IMEGNCY18831
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2024-12-03IMEGNCY-IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY ANYTHINGOPTIONAL1)INSTALL APPROXIMATELY 30 LINEAR FEET OF SIDEWALK SHED IN A CODE COMP LAINT MANNER AT CORNER OF EXPOSURE #3 & 4 (MYRLTE AVE) AND CATCHALL AT THE EXTENDED 5FT END FOR 1429 MYRTLE AVENUE SIDE. 2)INSTALL APPROX 10 FEET X 10 FEET ROOF PROTECTION FOR 1429 MYRTLE AVENUEV120324IMEGNCY18831
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2024-11-27IMEGNCY-IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY ANYTHINGOPTIONALINSTALL APPROXIMATELY 70 LINEAR FEET OF SIDEWALK SHED AT EXPOSURE 3 (MYRTLE AVNUE) TO SAFEGUARD THE PUBLIC AND PROPERTYV112724IMEGNCY18831
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2024-09-23LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV092324LBLVIO10354
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2019-11-08LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORTV110819LBLVIO06543
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2014-05-15LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORTV051514LBLVIO12184
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2011-12-13LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORTV121311LBLVIO12051
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2010-07-26C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONALSTOP ALL WORK AT LOCATIONV072610C0405JB
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2009-12-31LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDV123109LBLVIO14063
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2007-01-19LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV011907LL629111574
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2006-01-06LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV010606LL629111044
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2002-03-26LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV032602LL629120348
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2001-02-27LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV022701LL629119260

Source: DOB Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31

ECB violations (DOB) 1 active of 10

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.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Active
STIPULATION/IN-VIO · NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED
2024-11-26CLASS - 2FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. PREMISES IS A 2 STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN WHICH A TREE IS GROWING OUT OF A SECTION OF THE REAR WALL CAUSING BRICKS TO BE DISPLACED, REPAIR AND/OR REPL$625 / $625 / $039131437X
Resolved
IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2011-10-11CLASS - 1OAC SIGN ON DISPLAY STRUCTURE W/O A PERMIT. (LAUNDRY DEPOT) REMEDY: REMOVE ILLEGAL SIGN.$2,500 / $5,000 / $034949510M
Resolved
IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2011-10-11CLASS - 1OAC SIGN DISPLAY STRUCTURE W/O A PERMIT. (KRAUPNER PHARMACY). REMEDY: REMOVE ILLEGAL SIGN.$2,500 / $5,000 / $034949511Y
Resolved
IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2011-10-11CLASS - 1OAC SIGN PROHIBITED IN C4-3 ZONE. (LAUNDRY DEPOT). REMEDY: REMOVE ILLEGAL SIGN.$2,500 / $5,000 / $034949512X
Resolved
IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2011-10-11CLASS - 1OAC SIGN PROHIBITED IN C4-3 ZONE. (KRAUPNER PHARMACY). REMEDY: REMOVE ILLEGAL SIGN.$2,500 / $5,000 / $034949513H
Resolved
IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2011-10-11CLASS - 1OAC FAILURE TO HAVE LICENSED SIGN HANGER ATTAC OR ERECT SIGN. (LAUNDRYDEPOT). REMEDY: REMOVE ILLEGAL SIGN.$2,500 / $5,000 / $034949514J
Resolved
IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2011-10-11CLASS - 1OAC FAILURE TO HAVE LICENSED SIGN HANGER ATTACH OR ERECT SIGN. (KRAUPNER PHARMACY). REMEDY: REMOVE ILLEGAL SIGN.$2,500 / $5,000 / $034949516N
Resolved
IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2011-10-11CLASS - 1OAC FAILURE TO HAVE LICENSED SIGN HANGER ATTACH UL CLASSIFICATION MARKOR DATE OF SIGN'S ERECTION TO CORNER OF SIGN FABRIC. (KRAUPNER PHARMACY). REMEDY: REMOVE ILLEGAL SIGN.$2,500 / $5,000 / $034949517P
Resolved
IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2011-10-11CLASS - 1OAC FAILURE TO HAVE LICENSED SIGN HANGER ATTACH UL CLASSIFICATION MARKOR DATE OF SIGN'S ERECTION TO CORNER OF SIGN FABRIC. (LAUNDRY DEPOT). REMEDY: REMOVE ILLEGAL SIGN.$2,500 / $5,000 / $034949518R
Resolved
IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2011-10-11CLASS - 1OWNER ACTING AS OAC FAILURE TO OBTAIN OAC REGISTRATION # WHILE ENGAGING IN THE OA BUSINESS. (LAUNDRY DEPOT, KRAUPNER PHARMACY). REMEDY: ILLEGAL SIGN/REGISTER.$2,500 / $5,000 / $034949520X

Source: DOB ECB Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31

OATH tickets (all agencies) 7 unpaid of 99

Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s address. 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.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2026-01-22Fire Department Of NycGENERAL MAINTENANCE452 GOURMET DELI AND GRILL COR$10,000 / $0 / $10,000014226461K
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2026-01-22Fire Department Of NycRECORDKEEPING452 GOURMET DELI AND GRILL COR$1,000 / $0 / $1,000014226462M
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2025-10-02Fire Department Of NycAFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION452 GOURMET DELI AND GRILL COR$2,000 / $0 / $2,000014208653X
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2024-10-07Dos - Enforcement AgentsFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET452 GOURMET DELI AND GRILL$300 / $0 / $320048668641J
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2024-05-22Dos - Enforcement AgentsILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICESWING FACTORY MANAGEMENT PRO$125 / $0 / $125048488447H
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2024-05-22Dos - Enforcement AgentsILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICESWING FACTORY MANAGEMENT PRO$125 / $0 / $125048488448J
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2013-03-07Dos - Enforcement AgentsILLEGAL PLACEMENT OF STICKERS OR DECALS ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTYSUPER STEEL WORKS$500 / $0 / $500041944731R
Hearing pending
NEW ISSUANCE
2026-10-09Dos - Enforcement AgentsIMPROPER RECEPTACLE NON-RESIDENTIAL 1STCRAVE MODE DELI$50 / $0 / $50080098704X
Hearing pending
NEW ISSUANCE
2026-10-09Dos - Enforcement AgentsDIRTY SIDEWALK COMM MAN INDUSTRIAL MIXED USE 1STGOURMET DELI AND GRILL$50 / $0 / $50080168062Y
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2025-09-13Sanitation OthersSPILLAGE FROM A RECEPTACLE 1ST OFFENSESTARBUCKS CORPORATION$100 / $100 / $0049250344L
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2025-08-23Dos - Enforcement AgentsDIRTY SIDEWALK COMM MAN INDUSTRIAL MIXED USE 1STSTARBUCKS COFFEE$50 / $50 / $0047666955R
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2025-08-23Dos - Enforcement AgentsDIRTY SIDEWALK COMM MAN INDUSTRIAL MIXED USE 1ST452 GOURMET DELI AND GRILL$50 / $50 / $0047666956Z

Showing 12 of 99 records. See the source dataset for the full list.

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 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 — dataset updated 2026-10-28, fetched 2026-10-31; HPD Registration Contacts — dataset updated 2026-10-28, fetched 2026-10-31

HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 0

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.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31

HPD complaints 0

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.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31

311 requests (last 12 months) 25

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.

OpenedAgencyComplaintStatusClosed
2026-10-25NYPDNoise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/PartyClosed2026-10-25
2026-10-07DCWPConsumer Complaint – Bodega, Deli, or Convenience StoreIn Progress—
2026-08-24DSNYIllegal Dumping – Removal RequestClosed2026-08-26
2026-08-23NYPDNoise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/PartyClosed2026-08-24
2026-08-23DSNYDirty Condition – TrashClosed2026-08-26
2026-08-19NYPDNoise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/PartyClosed2026-08-19
2026-07-11NYPDNoise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud TalkingClosed2026-07-11
2026-07-06DEPSewer – Culvert Blocked/Needs Cleaning (SE)Closed2026-07-06
2026-07-03DPRMaintenance or Facility – Grass/WeedsClosed2026-08-07
2026-07-02NYPDNoise - Commercial – Loud TalkingClosed2026-07-02

Showing 10 of 25 records. See the source dataset for the full list.

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31

Nearby properties

On Knickerbocker Ave

Same tax block (3288)

All properties on Knickerbocker Ave · All of 11237 (Bushwick)

Data as of October 31, 2026 (cached NYC Open Data; each section shows its own dataset date). Machine-readable: /api/property/3032880001.json