# 717 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

BBL 3033920007 · Block 3392 · Lot 7 · BIN 3078032  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/717-knickerbocker-avenue-3033920007  
Last updated: 2026-11-08 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-08

## Summary

717 Knickerbocker Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11221; tax lot BBL 3033920007) is a 2-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S2: mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office), built around 1925, on a 1,876 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as KHAN MOHAMMAD B. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,351,000. As of November 8, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, five active DOB violations and 20 open HPD violations. There were three 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, “717 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 (BBL 3033920007)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/717-knickerbocker-avenue-3033920007. 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.

- 719 Knickerbocker Avenue (19 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/719-knickerbocker-avenue-3033920006
- 715 Knickerbocker Avenue (20 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/715-knickerbocker-avenue-3033920008
- 713 Knickerbocker Avenue (40 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/713-knickerbocker-avenue-3033920009
- 723 Knickerbocker Avenue (43 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/723-knickerbocker-avenue-3033920005
- 711 Knickerbocker Avenue (62 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/711-knickerbocker-avenue-3033920010
- 727 Knickerbocker Avenue (69 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/727-knickerbocker-avenue-3033920004
- 1376 Jefferson Avenue (65 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/1376-jefferson-avenue-3033920011
- 1378 Jefferson Avenue (84 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/1378-jefferson-avenue-3033920012

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations | 5 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 20 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: KHAN MOHAMMAD B
- Building class: S2 – Mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office
- Year built: 1925
- Floors: 3
- Units: 2 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 1,876 sq ft · Building area: 3,259 sq ft
- Zoning: R6, C1-3
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-08

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,351,000, assessed value $81,060, tax class 1
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-03-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-03-19 from HOGAN, JENNY; HOGAN, EDWARD to KHAN, MOHAMMAD BASHIR; KHAN, AZAR BEGUM, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 4 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-10-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-10-07 from BACKMEIER ANTOINETTE SOPHIE; BACKMEIER HERMAN to HOGAN JENNY; HOGAN EDWARD, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-10-17 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 301652922 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL FIRE SUPPRESION SYSTEM ONLY. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPA NCY | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2015-12-04 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321274973: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2015-12-04, expires 2016-10-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-11-21 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301652922: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2003-11-21, expires 2004-06-12. | ipu4-2q9a |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-04-25 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2018-04-06 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2017-02-24 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2016-09-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FL: SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF BEDBUGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE & ROACHES, 3RD STY. APT. 2.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRIC WIRE WALL TO CEILING, 3RD STY. APT. 2, BATHROOM.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF UNCAPPED GAS LINE AT SOUTH WALL, 3RD STY. APT. 2, KITCHEN.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR AT PRIVATE HALL, 3RD STY. APT. 2.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INOPERABLE BALANCE LOWER SASHES WINDOWS FRONT ROOM 2ND STY. APT. 1.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL LIGHT SYSTEM CEILING KITCHEN 2ND STY. APT. 1.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE & ROACHES THROUGHOUT 2ND STY. APT. 1.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS TRANSOME ENTRANCE DOOR FRAME STREET TO VESTIBULE 1ST STY.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CASEMENT WINDOW BATHROOM 2ND STY. APT. 1.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2038 ADMIN CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR 60 WATTS 2ND STY. PUBLIC HALL.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REFIT DOOR WEST ENTRANCE TO FRONT ROOM 2ND STY. APT. 1.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTER WALLS 2ND STY. PUBLIC HALL.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD PANEL UNDER WINDOW FRONT ROOM 2ND STY. APT. 1.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET WALL KITCHEN 2ND STY. APT. 1.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005,2007 ADMIN. CODE: FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE 2ND STY. APT. 1.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR WALLS & CEILING KITCHEN 2ND STY. APT. 1.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR WALLS 1ST & 2ND ROOMS FROM FRONT, 2ND STY. APT. 1.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING DOOR ENTRANCE STREET TO VESTIBULE STY.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING KNOBS & LOCK ASSEMBLY DOOR VESTIBULE TO 1ST STY. PUBLIC HALL.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## 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.

No records found.

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

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

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-31 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Abandoned Vehicle – With License Plate. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: HEAT/HOT WATER – ENTIRE BUILDING. | 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 KHAN MOHAMMAD B. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1985-03-19 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1985-03-19). | 636b-3b5g |
| 1985-03-19 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1985-03-19). | 636b-3b5g |

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