# 796 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

BBL 3034120036 · Block 3412 · Lot 36 · BIN 3078887  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/796-knickerbocker-avenue-3034120036  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-08

Also recorded as: 796 Knickerbock Ave

## Summary

796 Knickerbocker Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11207; tax lot BBL 3034120036) is a 3-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C0: three-family walk-up), built around 1920, on a 2,000 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as RIVERA, DAVID; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated July 9, 2010 lists a price of $393,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,164,000. As of November 8, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two active DOB violations, one active ECB violation and 26 open HPD violations. There were four 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, “796 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 (BBL 3034120036)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/796-knickerbocker-avenue-3034120036. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

East New York-New Lots: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11207

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11207/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11207/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11207/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11207/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11207/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Brooklyn 11207: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11207

## Nearby properties

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

- 794 Knickerbocker Avenue (20 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/794-knickerbocker-avenue-3034120035
- 798 Knickerbocker Avenue (21 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/798-knickerbocker-avenue-3034120037
- 792 Knickerbocker Avenue (40 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/792-knickerbocker-avenue-3034120034
- 800 Knickerbocker Avenue (41 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/800-knickerbocker-avenue-3034120038
- 802 Knickerbocker Avenue (60 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/802-knickerbocker-avenue-3034120039
- 788 Knickerbocker Avenue (60 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/788-knickerbocker-avenue-3034120033
- 285 Eldert Street (73 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/285-eldert-street-3034120041
- 1252 Halsey Street (87 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/1252-halsey-street-3034120029

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 26 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: RIVERA, DAVID
- Building class: C0 – Three-family walk-up
- Year built: 1920
- Floors: 3
- Units: 3 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 2,000 sq ft · Building area: 3,600 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 2026-11-08

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $2,164,000, assessed value $129,840, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2010-07-09 from FARLEY, VICTOR C to RIVERA, DAVID; GONZALEZ, JOSE A, stated price $393,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1971-05-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1971-05-14 from GIAMBALVO MARGUERITE; GIAMBALVO ROSE; GIAMBALVO ELEANORA to FARLEY VICTOR CARLSON, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1968-06-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1968-06-10 from GIAMBALVO ELEANORA (IND & AS EXEC OF); GIAMBALVO ANDREA (DECEASED) to GIAMBALVO MARGUERITE; GIAMBALVO ROSE; GIAMBALVO ELEANORA, 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).

No records found.

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-12-02 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE): FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2010-08-16 | open (VW-VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): WORK W/OUT PERMIT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2010-08-16 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification CERTIFICATE DISAPPROVED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: WORK W/O A PERMIT.NOTED:@ 2ND & 3RD FLR APTS INSTALLED NEW WASTE & WATER LINES.3RD FLR APPEARS COMPLETE,2ND FLR APPEARS 3/4 COMPLETE W/ WASTE LINE OPEN TO SEWER GASES.STOP ALL WORK-MAKE SAFE.OBTAIN APPROVAL & P. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: certificate disapproved. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-05-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTAR CEMENT CEILING CELLAR FRONT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3R: D26-10.01 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRE CLG FIXTURE CENTER ROOM 3 STY WEST APT 3R. LOCATED AT APT 3R. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 27-2048 ADM CODE PAINT OR POST A SIGN INDICATING FLOORS ON WALLS AT OR NEAR STAIRS ALL STYS PUBLIC HALLS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-10.01 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. ADJUST THE DROPLADDER SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE EASILY IN THE GUIDE RODS REAR.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3R: D26-13.03 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE & ROACHES 3 STY APT 3R. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE OUTLET WEST WALL 3 STY APT 3 FRONT ROOM. LOCATED AT APT 3. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION CORNICE FRONT ROOF.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX MISSING.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING HANDRAIL STAIR CELLAR REAR TO REAR YARD.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES 1 STY PUBLIC HALL REAR.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES 3 STY PUBLIC HALL.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM CELLAR DOOR LOCKED.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM 1 STY PUBLIC HALL & ON BOILER ROOM DOOR.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): D26-10.01 ADM CODE REFIT ENTRANCE DOOR 3 STY APT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2L: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE WALL 2 STY SOUTH APT 2L FOYER. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-10.01 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS STORED CELLAR THROUGHOUT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2039 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION 1 STY PUBLIC HALL.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING BULKHEAD TO ROOF 3 STY PUBLIC HALL.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-07-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING A MINIMUM OF 100 WATTS REQUIRED. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1998-12-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING 100 WATTS MINIMUM. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1989-09-19 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2: SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT WINDOW FRAME KITCHEN 2 STY APT 2 BRANDON NO PHONE ER1. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1989-09-19 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2: SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT WINDOW FRAMES NORTHWEST ROOM 2 STY APT 2 BRANDON NO PHONE ER1. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1989-09-19 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2: SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT WINDOW FRAME NORTHEAST ROOM 2 STY APT 2 BRANDON NO PHONE ER1. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1989-09-19 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2: SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT WINDOW FRAME SOUTH ROOM 2 STY APT 2 BRANDON NO PHONE ER1. , SECTION '' ''. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | 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 RIVERA, DAVID. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2010-07-09 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2010-07-09). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2010-07-09 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2010-07-09). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-08-19 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent David Rivera, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-19 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: JointOwner Jose Gonzales, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-19 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: JointOwner David Rivera, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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