527 Knickerbocker Avenue,Brooklyn, NY 11237
23 Units
•Built in 1905
•4 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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Renters Recommendations
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-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 527 Knickerbocker Avenue
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Recent reviews for 527 Knickerbocker Avenue reveal a mix of experiences. Tenants appreciate the building’s good heating system, rooftop access, and reasonable location near shops and transit. Some find the units affordable and enjoy amenities like in-building laundry and modern renovations. However, noise issues, thin walls, and disruptive neighbors are recurring concerns. Pest control remains inconsistent, with roach infestations frequently mentioned. Management responsiveness receives mixed feedback; some praise timely responses while others criticize poor communication and stressful lease renewal interactions. Additionally, occasional basement flooding and maintenance issues affect tenant satisfaction. Prospective renters should weigh the trade-offs between cost and building upkeep.
Reviews (10)
2.88 stars
2 days ago
pretty much like a college dorm
Former Tenant
Pros:
pretty responsive management.
Cons:
thin walls, maniac college age neighbors, inconsistent water temperature, defective appliances and cabinets, loud dogs that defecate in the hallway, roaches
Advice to owner:
too many apartments per floor,
3.62 stars
7 months ago
Good building overall, worth the money.
Former Tenant
Pros:
Nice units, great heat and AC
Cons:
Management be a little more responsive.
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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 6 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 527 Knickerbocker Avenue is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.08 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
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
0
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Immediately hazardous
2
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
May 15, 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 fire staircase ''b'' door frame at public hall, 1st story
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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
K
Knickerbocker St Holdings LLC
3.4(10)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•23 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
L
Leib Flohr
3.4(10)
Head Officer•
1 Property•23 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
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