# 783 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

BBL 3034060001 · Block 3406 · Lot 1 · BIN 3078654  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/783-knickerbocker-avenue-3034060001  
Last updated: 2026-11-06 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

Also recorded as: 763 Knickerbocker Ave; 763603 Knickerbocker Ave; 763054 Knickerbocker Ave; 76300 Knickerbocker Ave

## Summary

783 Knickerbocker Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11237; tax lot BBL 3034060001) is a school or educational building (building class W1: educational building (subtype W1)), built around 1905, on a 30,000 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $4,508,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, eight active ECB violations and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There were 23 311 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, “783 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 (BBL 3034060001)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/783-knickerbocker-avenue-3034060001. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Bushwick (West): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bushwick-west

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

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 3 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 8 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 1 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
- Building class: W1 – Educational building (subtype W1)
- Year built: 1905
- Floors: 4
- Units: 0 residential / 0 total
- Lot area: 30,000 sq ft · Building area: 64,000 sq ft
- Zoning: R6
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-07

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $4,508,000, assessed value $2,028,600, 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.

No records found.

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-04-27 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 322052997 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. ROOF REPLAEMENT, PARAPET REPLACEMENT, WINDOW REPLACMENT, EXTERIOR MASONRY, AND PAVED AREAS UPGRADE. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2000-12-06 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 301180790 (PA – Place of assembly): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1999-06-16 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 300871518 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REHABILITATE EXTERIOR OF EXISTING SCHOOL NO CHANGE IN EGRESS,USE OR OCCU ANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2025-03-26 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 322052997: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2025-03-26, expires 2026-03-26. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2024-08-01 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 322052997: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2024-08-01, expires 2025-08-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2024-06-10 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00716516-I1: Construction Fence — Filing herewith installation of construction fence. In-conjunction with ALT-II 322052997.. Issued 2024-06-10, expires 2025-06-10. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-02-27 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00597870-I1: Supported Scaffold — SF/PS151K - FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT(SCAFFOLD) SUBMITTING ON BEHALF OF CONTRACTOR, IN CONJUNCTION WITH DOB NUMBER 322052997 NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUP…. Issued 2024-02-27, expires 2025-01-25. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-02-27 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00597866-I1: Sidewalk Shed — SH/PS151K - FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT(SHED) SUBMITTING ON BEHALF OF CONTRACTOR, IN CONJUNCTION WITH DOB NUMBER 322052997 NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY…. Issued 2024-02-27, expires 2025-01-25. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-12-13 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 322052997: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2023-12-13, expires 2024-12-12. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2023-08-04 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 322052997: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2023-08-04, expires 2024-08-03. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2023-05-10 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00716516-I1: Construction Fence — Filing herewith installation of construction fence. In-conjunction with ALT-II 322052997.. Issued 2023-05-10, expires 2024-05-10. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-02-06 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00597866-I1: Sidewalk Shed — SH/PS151K - FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT(SHED) SUBMITTING ON BEHALF OF CONTRACTOR, IN CONJUNCTION WITH DOB NUMBER 322052997 NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY…. Issued 2023-02-06, expires 2024-02-06. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-02-06 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00597870-I1: Supported Scaffold — SF/PS151K - FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT(SCAFFOLD) SUBMITTING ON BEHALF OF CONTRACTOR, IN CONJUNCTION WITH DOB NUMBER 322052997 NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUP…. Issued 2023-02-06, expires 2024-02-06. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-12-20 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 322052997: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2022-12-20, expires 2023-12-20. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2022-08-03 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00759193-I1: Protection and Mechanical Methods — CH/PS151K - FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT(CHUTE) SUBMITTING ON BEHALF OF CONTRACTOR, IN CONJUNCTION WITH DOB NUMBER 322052997 NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANC…. Issued 2022-08-03, expires 2023-08-03. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-08-03 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 322052997: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2022-08-03, expires 2023-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2022-08-03 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 322052997: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2022-08-03, expires 2023-08-03. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2022-06-21 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00597870-I1: Supported Scaffold — SF/PS151K - FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT(SCAFFOLD) SUBMITTING ON BEHALF OF CONTRACTOR, IN CONJUNCTION WITH DOB NUMBER 322052997 NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUP…. Issued 2022-06-21, expires 2023-02-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-05-20 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00716516-I1: Construction Fence — Filing herewith installation of construction fence. In-conjunction with ALT-II 322052997.. Issued 2022-05-20, expires 2023-05-20. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-05-16 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00597866-I1: Sidewalk Shed — SH/PS151K - FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT(SHED) SUBMITTING ON BEHALF OF CONTRACTOR, IN CONJUNCTION WITH DOB NUMBER 322052997 NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY…. Issued 2022-05-16, expires 2023-02-01. | rbx6-tga4 |

Showing 20 of 62. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3034060001/permits

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-16 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.NOTED AT CAFETERIA KITCHEN,10 BURNER GAS STOVE DO NOT HAVE AN ANSUL SYSTEM.REMEDY:PROVIDE FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM TO GAS STOVE.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-05-06 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED: AT (1ST FL) RM 112 WATER DAMAGE/STAINING TO CEILING/WALL WITH SPALLING OF PLASTER/PAINT. REMEDY: REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2025-05-07 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: REISSUE #35677568P: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: AT BASEMENT LEVEL CAFETERIA/KITCHEN GAS STORE CONTINUE SERVICE WITHOUT ANSUL SYSTEMS WHICH PREVENTING FIRE UNDER COMMERCIAL FLOOR. REME. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-05-06 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. ILLUMINATION FOR EXITS, EXIT DISCHARGES AND PUBLIC CORRIDORS PER BC 1006.1; 27-381. NOTED: AT (BASEMENT)GYM, CAFETERIA(2ND FL) AUDITORIUM EMERGENCY LIGHTS. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-05-06 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED: AT(3RD FL)STAIR C (BASEMENT)STAIR G, D DOORS ARE IN DISREPAIR/RACKED. REMEDY: REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2024-05-10 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: REISSUE #35672708P. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. AT TIME OF MY INSPECTION, I OBSERVED AT THE CAFETERIA KITCHEN 10 BURNER GAS STOVE DO NOT HAVE AN ANSUL SYSTEM NEED TO PROVIDE A FIRE SU. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-05-06 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. LACK OF EMERGENCY LIGHTING FOR EXITS, EXIT DISCHARGES AND PUBLIC CORRIDORS PER BC 1006.1; 27-542. NOTED: AT (2ND FL)LIBRARY RM 208A WITHOUT EMERGENCY LIGHT. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-05-06 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: REISSUE ECB #35717421Y. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANTMANNER. NOTED: AT (BASEMENT)CAFETERIA/KITCHEN NOT INSTALLED/PROVIDED WITHOUT ANSUL FIRE SUPPRESSION. REMEDY: REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-03 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Vendor Enforcement: UNLICENSED GENERAL VENDOR INCLUDING CONT D UNLICENSED ACTIVITY 1ST. Unpaid balance $250. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-25 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-26 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-12 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-28 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-25 | 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 |
| 2026-06-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Noise – Noise, Ice Cream Truck (NR4). | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 23. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3034060001/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 NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. | 64uk-42ks |

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