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223 Knickerbocker Avenue
Bushwick

223 Knickerbocker Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11237

6 Units

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Built in 1931

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3 Floors

3(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Review Summary for 223 Knickerbocker Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews highlight mixed aspects of living at 223 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn. While the location and large windows are praised, issues such as pest problems, mold, and power outages raise concerns. Rent increases without corresponding improvements disappoint current residents. The building's cleanliness and garbage management receive varying ratings. Neighbors' behavior, noise levels, and lack of maintenance solutions for garbage and loitering are points of contention. Overall, there is a need for better upkeep, addressing safety concerns, and fair rent adjustments to enhance the living experience.

    Reviews (3)

    7 months ago
    Run Down, Too Expensive, And That "Third Bedroom" is Deceiving
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The Location, big windows. Our super is lovely.
    Cons:
    It's very odd that this building isn't listed as rent stabilized. It's a pre-war building that, as far as I can tell, has had no major structural improvements done to it (plumbing, roof, electical, etc...), yet the rent history claims there were "Major Capital Improvements." When I looked up the building's history, I couldn't find permits or approvals for any of that claimed work either. Food for thought.

    There are cockroaches. There are consistent mold problems that have hit multiple apartments. In the summer there have been issues with power outages that were not addressed. The appliances and decor have not been updated. The hallway stinks to high heaven. Also, you cannot move around those third bedrooms unless you are under 5'6, the ceilings are incredibly low.

    When I originally came here my rent was 200$ cheaper, and it felt like a good deal. At those prices, it' easier to overlook issues, but management is attempting to jack rents to new development luxury levels. Moving is inconvenient, so I'll stay for the current price, but if I were someone new, I'd choose a different place to stay. It's not a deal anymore.
    Advice to owner:
    You can't charge luxury prices for a non luxury apartment.
    Over 1 year ago
    Good location - old neighbors try to run out new people
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Interior of apartment is beautiful. It's very close to a lot of locations. The rent is decent for the current economy. Owners are marginally responsive.
    Cons:
    Knickerbocker is a very loud road. Rent stabilized neighbors know they can abuse the system with no repercussions. Have multiple videos of them admitting to assault, threating our lives, smoking inside.
    Advice to owner:
    Figure out how to remove the people paying 1/3 rent and causing 3x the amount of issues in the apartment complex.

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    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 4 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 223 Knickerbocker Avenue is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    5.83 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    0
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Hazardous
    25
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Feb 14, 2025: § 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
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    Immediately hazardous
    10
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    May 26, 2024: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( c) mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
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    Missing information/filings
    0
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Property Owners and Associates
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    Robert Trezza
    3(3)
    Agent•
    1 Property•6 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    E
    Eric Mann
    3.3(13)
    Head Officer•
    11 Properties•48 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4
    K
    223 Knickerbocker LLC
    3(3)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•6 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
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    L Rose Realty, Inc
    3.4(40)
    Corporate Owner•
    26 Properties•275 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 6

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