Brooklyn · Block 3186 · Lot 36 · 11237

238 Knickerbocker Avenue

3 floors · 3 apartments · 4,200 sq ft · built 1931 · class S3 · owner of record: Rafael Llc

46open violations
$3,435ECB/OATH penalties owed
2HPD 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
Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2026
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 4 is on the 2026 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 69 days
Due this year
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 69 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 69 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 85 days
Annual
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) 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: 2026-01-20 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (2) · $3,435 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Jan 29, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS #39084584R ISSUED ON 04/25/2023, AND FAILURE TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28.201.1 AND 1 RCNY 102-01(D)(2). AN ACCEPTABLE CERT
#37032918K
Apr 16, 2025
DEFAULT
$3,125
Apr 25, 2023Construction CLASS - 2
OBSERVED ON SECOND FLOOR IN APARTMENT 2R AND 2L USING PVC PIPING ON WASTE LINE FOR KITCHEN SINKS WHICH CONTRARY TO CODE REFER TO SECTION PC 1101.10, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE
#39084584R
Aug 25, 2023
STIPULATION/IN-VIO
$310
DOB (4)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#19172
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#39210
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 31, 2009LOW PRESSURE BOILER

#13731
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 16, 1993LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#25359
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (4)
IssuedViolationStatus
Nov 14, 2023Boiler FTC-BE-EXT-LP
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device
Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Dec 31, 2009Boiler LBLVIO
Active
HPD (37) · C 2 · B 26 · A 9
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
May 5, 2026A(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.Aug 8, 2026
Jun 10, 2025A(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.Sep 13, 2025
Apr 10, 2024A(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.Jul 14, 2024
Feb 23, 2023A§ 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 AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYMay 29, 2023
Feb 23, 2023A§ 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYMay 29, 2023
Feb 23, 2023A§ 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCYS HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYMay 29, 2023
Feb 23, 2023A§ 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 AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYMay 29, 2023
Feb 23, 2023A§ 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.May 29, 2023
Feb 23, 2023A§ 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE BUILDING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYMay 29, 2023
Feb 23, 2023C§ 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 MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYMar 1, 2023
Sep 24, 2009BApt 2R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING COVER ELECTRICAL SWITCH SOUTH WALL BATHROOM 2 STY EAST APT 2R. LOCATED AT APT 2ROct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 2R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING SOUTHEAST ROOM 2 STY EAST APT 2R. LOCATED AT APT 2ROct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 2R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS LOWER SASH EAST WINDOW WEST ROOM 2 STY EAST APT 2R. LOCATED AT APT 2ROct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 2R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE NORTH WEST ROOM CEILING ELECTRIC LIGHT FIXTURE 2 STY NORTH APT 2R LOCATED AT APT 2ROct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 3L · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING COVER PLATE WALL OUTLET 3 STY WEST APT 3L KITCHEN. , SECTION '' ''Oct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED WIRES CEILING CELLAR REAR.Oct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 2R · SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR INOPERATIVE 2 STY EAST APT 2R PEREZ. , SECTION '' ''Oct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 3R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL SYSTEM 3 STY EAST APT 3R. , SECTION '' ''Oct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 3R · SECTION 27-2045, 2046 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING 3 STY EAST APT 3R. , SECTION '' ''Oct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 2R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL SYSTEM 2 STY EAST APT 2R. LOCATED AT APT 2ROct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 2R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING SWITCH PLATE BATHROOM EAST WALL 2 STY NORTH APT 2R LOCATED AT APT 2ROct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BSECTION 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE ROOFOct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS BULKHEAD TO ROOFOct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 2R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET PLATE NORTHWEST ROOM NORTH WALL 2 STY NORTH APT 2R LOCATED AT APT 2ROct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING NEWEL POST AT 2 STY PUBLIC HALL LANDINGOct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009CSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING BOTTOM SASH 2 STY PUBLIC HALL ER1.Sep 30, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 2R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE SOUTH AND NORTH WEST ROOMS 2 STY APT 2R. LOCATED AT APT 2ROct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING LOCK AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BUILDINGOct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD TREAD STAIR 7TH FROM BOTTOM 1 STY PUBLIC HALL STAIR.Oct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS BOILER ROOM WEST CELLAR.Oct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRE AT CEILING FIXTURE CENTER CELLAR.Oct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE NORTHWEST ROOM 2 STY NORTH ATP 2ROct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 2R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD BASE CABINET UNDER SINK KITCHEN 2 STY EAST APT 2R. LOCATED AT APT 2ROct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MAIL BOXES EAST WALL VESTIBULE 1 STY PUBLIC HALL.Oct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BSECTION 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 200 WATTS MINIMUMOct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 2R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE ELECTRIC LIGHT FIXTURE CEILING NORTHEAST ROOM 2 STY EAST APT 2R. LOCATED AT APT 2ROct 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009BApt 2R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING COVERS ELECTRICAL OUTLET EAST WALL NORTHEAST ROOM 2 STY EAST APT 2R. LOCATED AT APT 2ROct 29, 2009

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