Which neighborhood does 179 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 fall under?

In the neighborhood Bushwick, New York

Does 179 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 have any open violations?

This building has 3 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 179 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had no reports of bedbug infestations

NYC buildings Brooklyn Bushwick179 Knickerbocker Avenue

179 Knickerbocker Avenue

Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY 11237

6 units·4 floors·Built in 1931

3.2

7 reviews

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Pet friendly

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants find 179 Knickerbocker Avenue offers spacious, quiet apartments with good heating and water pressure, plus a convenient location near transit, parks, and amenities. However, management is frequently criticized for poor responsiveness, neglect, and insufficient upkeep. Persistent pest problems, trash buildup, and building disrepair such as leaks and drafty windows are common complaints. Noise levels and neighbors receive mixed reviews, with some appreciating the quiet while others note transient, noisy residents. Laundry facilities exist but have faced delays. Overall, renters caution potential tenants about management issues and infrastructure concerns despite the building’s appealing features and location.

Reviews

Former tenant·31 minutes ago

Beware of 179

Pros

Spacious apartments and quiet from back units

Cons

Terrible management. Had to call 311 multiple times

Former tenant·11 months ago

pretty good management

Pros

management is pretty good when you need them, if you need updates or pest control, etc they make you do the work to schedule a time with their vendors, but they always supply them and pay for the services. pretty decent management!

Cons

could be working harder to make small updates around the building

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 7 days ago

Average violations per unit in this building is better than the city average.

Building average0Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

0Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

Renter Q&A

What is going on with temperature control now?

Over 1 year ago

Answer

FAQs

Review 179 Knickerbocker Avenue

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Review 179 Knickerbocker Avenue

Reviews are anonymous and could truly help the next renter that considers this building.