# 589 Knickerbocker Avenue, Bedford-Stuyvesant (East), Brooklyn, NY 11221

BBL 3033440001 · Block 3344 · Lot 1 · BIN 3076462  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/589-knickerbocker-avenue-3033440001  
Last updated: 2026-11-08 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-09

Also recorded as: 281 Palmetto St; 279-281 Palmetto St

## Summary

589 Knickerbocker Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11221; tax lot BBL 3033440001) is a 10-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C1: walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores), built around 1931, on a 2,500 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as 583-589 KNICKERBOCKER AVE PARTNERS LLC; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated December 1, 2022 at $3,350,000 in a deed covering 2 lots (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,527,000. As of November 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one active DOB safety violation (DOB NOW), four open HPD violations and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 15 311 requests in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint 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, “589 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 (BBL 3033440001)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/589-knickerbocker-avenue-3033440001. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant (East): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11221

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11221/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11221/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11221/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11221/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11221/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Brooklyn 11221: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11221

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 585 Knickerbocker Avenue (26 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/585-knickerbocker-avenue-3033440002
- 583 Knickerbocker Avenue (51 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/583-knickerbocker-avenue-3033440003
- 579 Knickerbocker Avenue (75 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/579-knickerbocker-avenue-3033440004
- 591 Knickerbocker Avenue (81 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/591-knickerbocker-avenue-3033620001
- 577 Knickerbocker Avenue (95 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/577-knickerbocker-avenue-3033440005
- 593 Knickerbocker Avenue (101 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/593-knickerbocker-avenue-3033620134
- 1430 Gates Avenue (149 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/1430-gates-avenue-3033440008
- Gates Avenue (150 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/gates-avenue-3033440006

## Open items

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

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 583-589 KNICKERBOCKER AVE PARTNERS LLC
- Building class: C1 – Walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 4
- Units: 10 residential / 10 total
- Lot area: 2,500 sq ft · Building area: 9,996 sq ft
- Zoning: R6
- 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 $2,527,000, assessed value $1,137,150, tax class 2B
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2024-11-25 from 583 KNICKERBOCKER LLC; 583 KNICKERBOCKER HOLDINGS LLC to 583-589 KNICKERBOCKER AVE PARTNERS LLC, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2022-12-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2022-12-01 from M.F.R.D REALTY CORP to 583 KNICKERBOCKER LLC; 583 KNICKERBOCKER HOLDINGS LLC, stated price $3,350,000 for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-06-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-06-14 from COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCEOF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; DEPT OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NY; FINANCE ADMINISTRATION; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OFNEW YORK; COMMISSONER OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; COMM OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; FINANCE ADMIMINISTRATION; COMM OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NY; FINANCE ADMIN; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE; COMMISSOINER OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; COMMISSIONER FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NY; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF THE CITY NEW YORK; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF THE CITY O FNEW YORK; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWYORK to CITY OF N Y; THE CITY  OF NEW YORK; THE CITY OFNEW YORK; THE CITY OF NY; CITY OF NY; THE CITY OF NEW YORK; CITY NY, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2251 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1976-05-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1976-05-24 from ADAMO PETER to MFRD RLTY CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1969-12-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-12-01 from ADAMO CATHERINE to ADAMO PETER, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-03 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B08012151-S3: Sprinklers — PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER SPECIFICATIONS FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH GC APPLICATION #B08012151-I1. Issued 2024-12-03, expires 2025-03-19. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-12-03 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B08012151-S3: Plumbing — PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER SPECIFICATIONS FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH GC APPLICATION #B08012151-I1. Issued 2024-12-03, expires 2025-03-19. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-03-14 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B08012151-S4: Construction Fence — INSTALLATION OF A TEMPORARY WOODEN CONSTRUCTION FENCE. Issued 2024-03-14, expires 2025-03-14. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-02-08 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B08012151-S2: Mechanical Systems — MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH GC APPLICATION #B08012151-I1. Issued 2024-02-08, expires 2024-12-06. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-11-09 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B08012151-I1: General Construction — PROPOSED VERTICAL ENLARGEMENT, & INTERIOR RENOVATION TO AN EXISTING 3 STORY BUILDING. Issued 2023-11-09, expires 2024-11-09. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-08-15 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B08012151-S3: Plumbing — PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER SPECIFICATIONS FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH GC APPLICATION #B08012151-I1. Issued 2023-08-15, expires 2024-08-15. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-08-15 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B08012151-S3: Sprinklers — PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER SPECIFICATIONS FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH GC APPLICATION #B08012151-I1. Issued 2023-08-15, expires 2024-08-15. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-08-15 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B08012151-S3: Sprinklers — PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER SPECIFICATIONS FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH GC APPLICATION #B08012151-I1. Issued 2023-08-15, expires 2024-08-15. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-08-15 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B08012151-S3: Plumbing — PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER SPECIFICATIONS FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH GC APPLICATION #B08012151-I1. Issued 2023-08-15, expires 2024-08-15. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-05-24 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00878956-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF 300PSF SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLDING AS PER PLANS, ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER # 33 OF THE NYC CODE 2022, NO CHANGES IN USE EG…. Issued 2023-05-24, expires 2024-03-07. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-05-24 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00878956-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF 300PSF SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLDING AS PER PLANS, ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER # 33 OF THE NYC CODE 2022, NO CHANGES IN USE EG…. Issued 2023-05-24, expires 2024-03-07. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-05-24 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00878956-I1: Supported Scaffold — INSTALLATION OF 300PSF SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLDING AS PER PLANS, ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER # 33 OF THE NYC CODE 2022, NO CHANGES IN USE EG…. Issued 2023-05-24, expires 2024-03-07. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-05-24 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00878956-I1: Supported Scaffold — INSTALLATION OF 300PSF SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLDING AS PER PLANS, ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER # 33 OF THE NYC CODE 2022, NO CHANGES IN USE EG…. Issued 2023-05-24, expires 2024-03-07. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-03-08 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B08012151-S1: General Construction — STRUCTURAL, FOUNDATION, AND EARTHWORK SPECIFICATIONS FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH GC APPLICATION#B08012151-I1. Issued 2023-03-08, expires 2023-12-25. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-03-08 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B08012151-S1: Foundation — STRUCTURAL, FOUNDATION, AND EARTHWORK SPECIFICATIONS FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH GC APPLICATION#B08012151-I1. Issued 2023-03-08, expires 2023-12-25. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-03-08 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B08012151-S1: Earth Work — STRUCTURAL, FOUNDATION, AND EARTHWORK SPECIFICATIONS FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH GC APPLICATION#B08012151-I1. Issued 2023-03-08, expires 2023-12-25. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-03-08 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B08012151-S1: Structural — STRUCTURAL, FOUNDATION, AND EARTHWORK SPECIFICATIONS FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH GC APPLICATION#B08012151-I1. Issued 2023-03-08, expires 2023-12-25. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-02-17 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B08012151-S4: Construction Fence — INSTALLATION OF A TEMPORARY WOODEN CONSTRUCTION FENCE. Issued 2023-02-17, expires 2024-02-17. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-02-16 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B08012151-I1: General Construction — PROPOSED VERTICAL ENLARGEMENT, & INTERIOR RENOVATION TO AN EXISTING 3 STORY BUILDING. Issued 2023-02-16, expires 2023-11-10. | rbx6-tga4 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-31 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Gas Piping - LL152), type FTF-PL-PER, NOD-FTF-PL-PER-202212-0137445: Cycle 1, Sub-cycle C (premises is in Community District 4). Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2025-09-16 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 1C: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2013-08-09 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): § 27-2089 ADM CODE ABOVE PREMISES HAVE BEEN VACANT AND UNTENANTED EXCEPT FOR CARETAKER FOR 60 DAYS OR MORE, AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL A NEW CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY HAS BEEN OBTAINED. PREMISES HAVE BEEN VACANT SINCE 08/09/2013. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2012-05-16 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class I violation (Class I): § 27-2089 ADM CODE ABOVE PREMISES HAVE BEEN VACANT AND UNTENANTED EXCEPT FOR CARETAKER FOR 60 DAYS OR MORE, AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL A NEW CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY HAS BEEN OBTAINED. PREMISES HAVE BEEN VACANT SINCE ...06.15.2012. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1976-10-26 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class I violation (Class I): D26-35.01 ADM CODE ABOVE PREMISES HAVE BEEN VACANT AND UNTENANTED EXCEPT FOR CARETAKER FOR 60 DAYS OR MORE, AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL A NEW CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY HAS BEEN OBTAINED. PREMISES HAVE BEEN VACANT SINCE 5 17 76.. 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-202212-0137445 | Cycle 1, Sub-cycle C (premises is in Community District 4) |

0 resolved or not active. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3033440001/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-21 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-09-21 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-10-28 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SDWLK FAIL TO CLEAN 18 IN STRT SDWLK OBSTR VACANT LOT REPEAT. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-12 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1C): Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Unsanitary Condition – Mold. HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-11-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-18 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-13 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 16. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3033440001/complaints

## 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 583-589 KNICKERBOCKER AVE PARTNERS LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2024-11-25 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2024-11-25). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2025-12-05 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Tom Rosenberg. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-12-05 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Tom Rosenberg, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-12-05 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Tom Rosenberg, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-12-05 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (583-589 KNICKERBOCKER AVE PARTNERS LLC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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