Would renters recommend 179 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

38% of tenants who reviewed 179 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 179 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

38% of tenants who reviewed 179 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 approve of the building's owner or management.

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.

What are the biggest complaints about 179 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

Tenants rated cleanliness, owner responsiveness and pest control below average at this building.

Is 179 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 179 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 is pet friendly.

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

In the neighborhood Bushwick, New York.

How noisy is 179 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

Tenants rated noise levels above average at this building.

Has 179 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 had any litigation cases?

This building has 1 housing court litigation case.

179 Knickerbocker Avenue

Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY 11237

6 units·4 floors·Built in 1931

3.3

8 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

About 179 Knickerbocker Avenue

179 Knickerbocker Avenue is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.3/5 across 8 reviews, with 38% recommending it and 38% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 3 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated October 25, 2026. Located at 179 Knickerbocker Avenue in Bushwick, Brooklyn, this building has 4 floors and 6 units. Built in 1931, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Brooklyn. Managed by David Lebland LLC, this building is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The L and M subway lines are nearby, providing access through the area. Bushwick is a residential area of Brooklyn. Renters can review this building's ratings, reviews, and public records here.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of 179 Knickerbocker Avenue paint a mixed picture. The building is praised for its spacious apartments, friendly neighbors, and strong water pressure. Yet, significant concerns arise regarding management responsiveness, pest control, and overall maintenance. Multiple tenants report difficulties in addressing urgent issues, such as leaks and heating problems. Noise from both neighbors and outside sources can be bothersome. While some appreciate the vibrant location near public transport and local amenities, the general sentiment leans towards dissatisfaction with management practices. Prospective renters should weigh location benefits against potential property management challenges.

Reviews of 179 Knickerbocker Avenue

Former tenant·just now

Good enough, fun area

Pros

Its a great location and has relatively little noise

Cons

poor security, noise travels through the stairwell

Advice to the owners

take pest control and security seriously. give people keys to the building instead of relying on an old code entry system that has broken on occasion

Former tenant·5 months ago

Beware of 179

Pros

Spacious apartments and quiet from back units

Cons

Terrible management. Had to call 311 multiple times

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

Photos of 179 Knickerbocker Avenue

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 2 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

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