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875 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

BBL 3034310001 (Block 3431, Lot 1) · BIN 3079571 · Last updated:

Also recorded in city data as: 1317 Decatur St

Summary

875 Knickerbocker Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11237) is a 5-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S5: mixed-use: five- or six-family home with one store or office), built around 1906, on a 2,500 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as VAZQUEZ, GEORGINA. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $866,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows nine active DOB violations, one active ECB violation, two open HPD violations and four OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were six 311 requests in the past 12 months and 15 HPD complaints since 2019.

At a glance

Lot & building

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

Owner (as listed by the city)
VAZQUEZ, GEORGINAThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
S5 – Mixed-use: five- or six-family home with one store or officeThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
Land use
Mixed residential & commercialCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
Year built
1906Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
3
Units
5 residential / 6 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
2,500 sq ft (25 ft × 100 ft)
Building floor area
4,575 sq ft (incl. 1,525 sq ft commercial)
Zoning
R6The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
1.83 built / 2.43 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 3034310001 (Borough 3, Block 3431, Lot 1) · BIN 3079571BBL 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)
$866,000The 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
$389,700The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$110,117Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 2A – residential rental, 4–6 units
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$866,000$389,7002A
2026Final$722,000$324,9002A
2025Final$903,000$406,3502A
2024Final$802,000$360,9002A
2023Final$813,000$365,8502A

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

Sales & deed history 3

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
1992-09-30DEED$0 / not statedVazquez, Feliz/ExecofVazquez, GeorginaFT_3610001720661
1982-07-28DEED$0 / not statedF. & G. Vazquez RltycoVazquez, FelixFT_3670000921167
1972-09-15DEED$0 / not statedBenassutti Theresa; Benassutti LuigiVazquez Felix; Vazquez GeorginaBK_7230058200380

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 0

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.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

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 0

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.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

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 9 active of 9

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).

StatusIssuedTypeDescriptionNumber
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2025-11-14LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV111425LBLVIO11598
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2023-06-30LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV063023LBLVIO19350
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2015-10-01LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORTV100115LBLVIO06986
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2013-03-01LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORTV030113LBLVIO09233
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2011-12-13LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORTV121311LBLVIO12313
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2009-12-31LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDV123109LBLVIO14378
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2008-01-03LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV010308LL629113353
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
1998-05-04LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV050498LL629120178
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
1997-02-10LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV021097LL629125430

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

ECB violations (DOB) 1 active of 1

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.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Active
IN VIOLATION · NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED
2000-08-14Non-Hazardous49 (1) BACK FLOW PREVENTOR AND SAFETY VALUE PIPING ANGLED.$180 / $180 / $032020031J

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

OATH tickets (all agencies) 4 unpaid of 35

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 #
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2026-04-20Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETVAZQUEZ GEORGINA$300 / $0 / $300049770076N
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED
2025-05-20Pcs - DohmhFAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1STVAZQUEZ$600 / $0 / $6000803494560
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2024-02-08Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETVAZQUEZ GEORGINA$300 / $0 / $300048199607R
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2019-11-20Fire Department Of NycPORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRE HOSESGEORGINA VAZQUEZ$2,000 / $0 / $2,000011723520J
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2023-04-08Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETVAZQUEZ GEORGINA$50 / $50 / $0047831410N
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2021-03-24Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETVAZQUEZ GEORGINA$130 / $130 / $0047098334L
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2021-01-16Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETVAZQUEZ GEORGINA$130 / $130 / $0047097421P
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2020-01-02Dos - Enforcement AgentsFAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITSVAZQUEZ$25 / $25 / $0044851074M
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2019-02-21Sanitation OthersUNCOVERED RECEPTACLES 1ST OFFENSEVAZQAUEZ$100 / $100 / $00206801220
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2017-11-08Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREAVAZQUEZ$100 / $100 / $00197188339
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT
2017-01-04Sanitation DeptUNCOVERED RECEPTACLES 1ST OFFENSEVAZQUEZ$130 / $130 / —044930652K
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2016-12-15Sanitation DeptFAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITSVAZQUEZ$25 / $25 / —044433063P

Showing 12 of 35 records. See the source dataset for the full list.

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.

HPD building ID
321481
Last registered
2025-07-24
Registration valid until
2026-09-01 ExpiredRegistrations must be renewed every year.
RoleNameCompanyBusiness city
IndividualownerGeorgina VazquezBrooklyn, Ny
SitemanagerGeorgina Vazquez

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 2 open of 33

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.

StatusClassIssuedAptCondition
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2022-02-25
A2022-02-25(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
Nov Sent Out · 2021-04-09
A2021-04-09(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.
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2022-09-28
I2022-02-25§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE
Closed
Violation Closed · 2024-01-06
A2022-01-253L§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTH
Closed
Violation Closed · 2024-01-06
A2022-01-253L§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL TILE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTH
Closed
Violation Closed · 2024-01-06
C2022-01-253L§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE ENTRANCE DOOR TO APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTH
Closed
Violation Closed · 2024-01-06
B2022-01-25§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DECORATIVE LIGHTS WRAPPED AROUND DROP LADDER, 2ND STORY BALCONY AT EAST FIRE ESCAPE, BUILDING FRONT
Closed
Violation Closed · 2024-01-06
C2022-01-25§ 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 PHONE #
Closed
Violation Closed · 2024-01-06
B2022-01-25§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE PUBLIC STAIRS, 3RD STORY
Closed
Violation Closed · 2024-01-06
C2022-01-25§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE AT ROOF BULKHEAD
Closed
Violation Closed · 2022-10-15
C2022-01-25§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE DOORS LEADING TO BASEMENT FROM 1ST STORY
Closed
Violation Closed · 2024-01-06
A2022-01-25§ 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTED
Closed
Violation Closed · 2024-01-06
A2022-01-25§ 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLING.
Closed
Violation Closed · 2024-01-06
A2022-01-25§ 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
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2022-09-28
I2021-04-09§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2022-09-28
I2019-10-30§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE
Closed
Violation Closed · 2019-11-29
B2019-05-30§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSE HOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Closed
Violation Closed · 2024-01-06
A2019-05-30§ 27-2014 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. SCRAPE AND REMOVE RUST SCALES AND PAINT WITH 2 COATS OF PAINT ALL STORIES FRONT STACK FRONT BUILDING AT FIRE ESCAPE
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2022-09-28
I2018-10-18§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE
Closed
Violation Closed · 2019-11-29
B2017-12-08§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT NORTH WALL AND CEILING AT BULKHEAD PUBLIC HALL

Showing 20 of 33 records — open violations are listed first; the JSON API lists every open one. See the source dataset for the full list.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31

HPD complaints 15

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.

ReceivedStatusAptProblem(s)Outcome
2019-05-25CLOSE2RHeat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the co
2019-01-20CLOSEBLDGHeat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in t
2019-01-20CLOSEBLDGHeat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed
2018-12-19CLOSEBLDGHeat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in t
2018-12-18CLOSE3LHeat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the co
2018-01-06CLOSE2FHeat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant o
2018-01-06CLOSEBLDGHeat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in t
2018-01-05CLOSEBLDGHeat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in t
2018-01-05CLOSEBLDGHeat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in t
2018-01-05CLOSEBLDGHeat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed

Showing 10 of 15 records. See the source dataset for the full list.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31

311 requests (last 12 months) 6

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
2026-10-16NYPDNoise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/PartyClosed2026-10-16
2026-10-16NYPDNoise - Vehicle – Car/Truck MusicClosed2026-10-16
2026-07-05NYPDIllegal Fireworks – N/AClosed2026-07-05
2025-12-30NYPDNoise - Commercial – Banging/PoundingClosed2025-12-30
2025-12-29NYPDNoise - Commercial – Banging/PoundingClosed2025-12-29
2025-12-11DCWPConsumer Complaint – Booting CompanyClosed2026-01-11

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 (3431)

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/3034310001.json