Brooklyn · Block 8821 · Lot 1 · 11229

2209 Knapp Street

6 floors · 162 apartments · 174,580 sq ft · built 1951 · class D4 · owner of record: Ronald Barnes

35open violations
$28,125ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 2026-09-01
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 68 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 68 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 84 days
Annual
Energy and water benchmarking Likely applies
Local Law 84 · May 1 each year
What this is

Buildings over 25,000 sq ft (this lot shows 174,580 sq ft) report energy and water use for the prior calendar year through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. The city's Covered Buildings List is the final word on which buildings must file. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 189 days
Annual filing
Building emissions report Likely applies
Local Law 97 · May 1 each year (extensions available)
What this is

Covered buildings file an annual greenhouse gas emissions report certified by a registered design professional. Buildings over their emissions limit owe penalties, so it pays to check early. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 189 days
Annual filing
Gas piping inspection (2027 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2027
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 15 is on the 2027 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2027
in 433 days
Next cycle year 2027
Energy audit and retro-commissioning (2031) Likely applies
Local Law 87 · Calendar year 2031
What this is

Buildings over 50,000 sq ft file an Energy Efficiency Report every ten years, in the year whose last digit matches the last digit of the tax block (block 8821). Agency page

Dec 31, 2031
in 1894 days
Next due 2031
Annual boiler inspection (2 boilers) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-05-14 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (4) · $28,125 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Aug 28, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
28-323.8 AND RCNY 103-13(5). FAILURE TO SECURE PUBLIC SAFETY AND/OR MAKE THE BUILDING'S STRUCTURE AND APPURTENANCES CONFORM TO THE PROVISIONS OF ADMIN CODE AFTER UNSAFE NOTIFICATION FILED BY QSPI #UNPS-B0005700
#35686169M
Apr 3, 2025
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Dec 8, 2021Elevators CLASS - 2
ELIMINATE SLACK IN TAIL ROPE
#39052486R
Oct 12, 2022
STIPULATION/IN-VIO
$625
Feb 23, 2021Plumbing CLASS - 1
I OBSERVED IN APT NEWLY INSTALLED PIPING, FITTINGS AND VALVES FOR STOVE IN APT #5D ON 5TH FLOOR AND NO PERMITS ON FILE; THEREFORE NO PROPER TESTING PERFORMED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, PERFORM TEST
#39036618J
Jul 14, 2021
DEFAULT
$12,500
Feb 23, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
I OBSERVED IN APT #5D ON 5TH FLOOR NEWLY INSTALLED GAS PIPING, FITTINGS AND VALVES FOR STOVE MORE THAN 6 FEET AWAY FROM BACK OF STOVE AND NO PERMITS ON FILE FOR ANY WORK PERFORMED. WORK WAS PERFORMED 100%., OBT
#39036617H
Jul 14, 2021
DEFAULT
$12,500
DOB (10)
IssuedViolationStatus
Aug 28, 2024CONSTRUCTION
EMERGENCY WORK ORDER TO VACATE ENTIRE PARKING LOT AT THIS LOCATION.DUE TO IMMINENT UNSAFE CONDITIONS. NOTE: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVE AT 1 LEVEL PS BELOW 6 FL BLDG SEVERE SPALLING/CRACK CONCRETE/EXPOSED RE-BAR MULTI LOC AT CONCRETE SOFFIT & RAMP, MAKING PS UNSAFE FOR USE REMEDY:IMMEDIATELY V
#FA31502DD
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 28, 2024CONSTRUCTION
EMERGENCY WORK ORDER.NOTE: ON AN ACTIVE PS CONSISTING OF 1 LEVEL BELOW 6FL BLDG,I SEVERE CRACKED/SPALLING CONCRETE/EXPOSED RE-BAR MULTI LOC.@ SLAB SOFFITT, COLUMNS & BEAMS MAKING P.S. UNSAFE FOR VEHICULAR/PEDESTR TRAFFIC. REMEDY:OWNER TO RETAIN A NYS REGISTERED DESIGN PROF (RDP) TO SUPERVISE INSTALL
#FA31501DD
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 28, 2024CONSTRUCTION
EMERGENCY WORK ORDER ON AN ACTIVE PS CONSISTING OF 1 LEVEL BELOW 6FL BLDG, OBSERVED CRACKED/SPALLING CONCRETE/EXPOSED REBAR MULTI LOC CRACKED CMU.REMEDY:OWNER TO RETAIN NYS RDP TO DIRECT AND SUPERVISE THE INSTALLATION OF SAFETY MEASURES.ALL WORK UNDER RDP. RDP TO PROVIDE DAILY PROGRESS REPORTS TO PA
#FA31502DD
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 28, 2024CONSTRUCTION
VACATE ORDER EWO. EMERGENCY WORK ORDER TO VACATE ENTIRE PARKING LOT AT THIS LOCATION DUE TO IMMINENT UNSAFE CONDITIONS.NOTE: OBSERVED @ 1 LEVEL PS BELOW 6 FT BLDG SEVERE SPALLING/CRACK CONCRETE/EXPOSE RE-BAR MULTI LOC. AT SLAB SOFFIT & COLUMS MAKING PS UNSAFE FOR USE. REMEDY: IMMEDIATELY VACATE ENTI
#FA31503DD
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 26, 2021FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00401
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 26, 2021FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00400
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 17, 2020LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
#01111
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 8, 2019LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
#05804
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 13, 1997LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR

#03570
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 16, 1993LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#37106
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (6)
IssuedViolationStatus
Sep 25, 2026Benchmarking - LL84 DQ-EN-BENCH
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
Active
Mar 17, 2026AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
May 26, 2021AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
May 26, 2021AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Jan 17, 2020Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Nov 8, 2019Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
HPD (15) · C 0 · B 7 · A 8
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Dec 12, 2025B§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT COMPACTOR CLOSET DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORYJan 16, 2026
Dec 12, 2025B§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT COMPACTOR CLOSET DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORYJan 16, 2026
Dec 12, 2025B§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT THE COMPACTOR CLOSET DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYJan 16, 2026
Dec 12, 2025B§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT COMPACTOR CLOSET DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYJan 16, 2026
Jan 6, 2020AApt 5E · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL CEILINGS AND WALLS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTApr 10, 2020
Jan 6, 2020AApt 5E · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT UPPER AND LOWER WINDOW SASHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTApr 10, 2020
Jan 6, 2020BApt 5E · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN GLAZING AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTFeb 10, 2020
Jan 6, 2020BApt 5E · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTFeb 10, 2020
Sep 30, 2019AApt 5E · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION STEAM RISER AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTJan 3, 2020
Sep 30, 2019AApt 5E · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE UNGLAZED PORCELAIN SURFACE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTJan 3, 2020
Sep 30, 2019AApt 5E · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTJan 3, 2020
Sep 30, 2019AApt 5E · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTJan 3, 2020
Jun 28, 2019AApt 5E · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD WINDOW FRAME IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTOct 1, 2019
Jun 28, 2019BApt 5E · § 27-2005, 2012 HMC & § 309 MDL: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXCESSIVE STORAGE OF MATERIAL ENTIRE APARTMENT IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTAug 2, 2019
Jun 28, 2019AApt 5E · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTOct 1, 2019

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Sep 25, 2026DOB SafetyBenchmarking - LL84: FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4Open

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