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7 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

BBL 3029920004 (Block 2992, Lot 4) · BIN 3070607 · Last updated:

Summary

7 Knickerbocker Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11237) is a warehouse (building class E1: warehouse (subtype E1)), built around 1931, on a 10,000 sq ft lot zoned M1-2. City tax records list the owner as STANDBY FOR SUNDOWN LLC; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated July 10, 2024 at $7,000,000 (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,077,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows no open DOB jobs, active DOB/ECB violations, open HPD violations or unpaid OATH tickets for this lot. There were five 311 requests in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019.

At a glance

No open permits, active DOB/ECB violations, open HPD violations, or unpaid OATH tickets were found for this lot in the datasets checked.

Lot & building

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

Owner (as listed by the city)
STANDBY FOR SUNDOWN LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
E1 – Warehouse (subtype E1)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
Land use
Industrial & manufacturingCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
Year built
1931Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
1
Units
0 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
10,000 sq ft (75 ft × 104.67 ft)
Building floor area
9,974 sq ft (incl. 9,974 sq ft commercial)
Zoning
M1-2The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Manufacturing district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
1.00 built / 0.00 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 3029920004 (Borough 3, Block 2992, Lot 4) · BIN 3070607BBL 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)
$1,077,000The 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
$484,650The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$446,040Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$1,077,000$484,6504
2026Final$1,001,000$450,4504
2025Final$1,026,000$461,7004
2024Final$968,000$435,6004
2023Final$884,000$397,8004

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

Sales & deed history 9

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
2024-08-16DEED$0 / not stated7 Knickerbocker LlcStandby For Sundown Llc2024081900757001
2024-07-10DEED$7,000,000Worthless Bricks Llc7 Knickerbocker Llc2024071900126001
2021-04-22DEED$5,300,0007-13 Knickerbocker Avenue LlcWorthless Bricks Llc2021042901105001
2015-03-19DEED$4,100,000Freedenfeld, Stuart H7-13 Knickerbocker Avenue Llc2015032301098001
2015-01-16DEED$0 / not statedEstate Of Melvin S. BaranoffFreedenfeld, Stuart H2015022700749001
2009-03-27DEED$0 / not statedEstate Of Melvin S. Baranoff Aka Melvin Baranoff; Estate Of Harry Baranoff, Deceased; Freedenfeld, As Executor, Stuart HFreedenfeld, Stuart H2009042901091001
1986-08-04DEED$0 / not statedGoldstein, Robert; Brooks, Janet; Bernstein, LesterBaranoff, Harry; Baranoff, MelvinFT_3370001190037
1984-09-20DEED$0 / not statedJoyva CorpGoldstein, Robert; Brooks, Janet; Bernstein, LesterFT_3030001042703
1969-02-07DEED$0 / not statedRadson Realty CorpJoyva CorpBK_6930031001613

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 0 open of 7

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
Not open
TA Certificate of Operation Issued · 2023-09-21
B00932589-I1
DOB NOW
No Work2023-09-15—
Not open
LOC Issued · 2024-06-13
B00874509-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2023-05-12$22,500
Not open
TA Certificate of Operation Issued · 2022-12-21
B08052221-I1
DOB NOW
No Work2022-12-13—
Not open
TA Certificate of Operation Issued · 2022-09-12
B07995646-I1
DOB NOW
No Work2022-08-30—
Not open
TA Certificate of Operation Issued · 2022-07-14
B00733200-I1
DOB NOW
No Work2022-05-09—
Not open
LOC Issued · 2024-05-23
B00716295-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2022-04-12$291,427
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2013-04-20
320389085
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2011-11-07$12,000

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 6

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
2023-10-162024-03-09B00874509-I1
DOB NOW
Mechanical Systems
APPLICATION INSTALLATION OF MECHANICAL SYSTEM INEXISTING COMMERCIALUSE BUILDING
Signed-off
2022-06-272023-06-27B00716295-I1
DOB NOW
General Construction
Filing for General Construction. No change in occupancy, use or egress.
Signed-off
2022-06-062022-06-22B00716295-I1
DOB NOW
General Construction
Filing for General Construction. No change in occupancy, use or egress.
Signed-off
2022-04-142022-05-24B00716295-I1
DOB NOW
General Construction
Filing for General Construction. No change in occupancy, use or egress.
Signed-off
2012-11-192013-11-19320389085
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (renewal)
2011-11-072012-11-06320389085
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (initial)

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 0 active of 0

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).

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

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

ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 0

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.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

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

OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 11

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 #
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2023-04-27Fire Department Of NycINSPECTION AND TESTINGWORTHLESS BRICKS LLC$600 / $600 / $0014062239L
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2015-08-04Fire Department Of NycCERTIFICATES OF FITNESS AND CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATIONEVEN CLEARER SKIES— / — / —011457345M
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION
2015-08-04Fire Department Of NycFIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMSEVEN CLEARER SKIES— / — / —011457346Y
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION
2015-04-23Fire Department Of NycINSPECTION AND TESTINGFREDENFELD STURRO H— / — / —011433573H
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT
2010-05-13Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREASTUART$300 / $422 / —0171510727
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2009-11-23Dos - Enforcement AgentsSIDEWALK OBSTRUCTIONKITCHMART TRADING CORP$130 / $100 / —042271771Y
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION
2009-11-19Fire Department Of NycFIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMSJ B R REALTY CORP— / — / —011170009P
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION
2009-11-19Fire Department Of NycFIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMSJ. B. R REALTY— / — / —011170016N
No balance due
WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF
2009-02-02Fire Department Of NycINSPECTION AND TESTINGJ B R REALTY CO AND MELVIN$1,000 / $0 / $0011145146R
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2007-03-05Sanitation OthersLOOSE RUBBISHBARANOFF$300 / $300 / —0153986580
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION
2003-06-09— / — / —010819427P

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) 5

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
2026-09-29NYPDAbandoned Vehicle – With License PlateClosed2026-09-29
2026-05-29NYPDNoise - Commercial – Loud Music/PartyClosed2026-05-29
2026-03-31DEPWater System – Hydrant Leaking (WC1)Closed2026-03-31
2026-03-25NYPDIllegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign ViolationClosed2026-03-25
2026-01-15NYPDIllegal Parking – Commercial Overnight ParkingClosed2026-01-15

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 (2992)

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/3029920004.json