856 Knickerbocker Avenue,Brooklyn, NY 11207
4 Units
•Built in 1910
•3 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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Review Summary for 856 Knickerbocker Avenue
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Recent tenant reviews for 856 Knickerbocker Avenue highlight a mix of positives and negatives. Positive aspects include a responsive landlord, convenient location near the subway, strong water pressure, and sunny apartments. However, there are concerns about troublesome neighbors, pest issues (mice and roaches), neglect of common spaces, heating problems, and poor cleanliness and garbage management. Some tenants also experienced invasion of privacy by the landlord. Recommendations advise being cautious with tenant selection and improving the maintenance of the building, especially in terms of pest control and common area upkeep.
Reviews (3)
4.5 stars
11 months ago
Was great living here now in Cali
Former Tenant
Pros:
Wonderful landlord and manager
Responds quickly to complaints or any issues that have risen
Was very kind and helpful
Perfect location close to subway about 4 min walk
Sunny apartment
Responds quickly to complaints or any issues that have risen
Was very kind and helpful
Perfect location close to subway about 4 min walk
Sunny apartment
Cons:
Had some horrible trouble making neighbors that felt entitled and were not considerate to neither us other tenants, staff or landlord
Always fighting with building manager about unpaid rent, trespassing the rooftop that causes the alarm to go off so they can smoke pot since we already complained to manager about the smoke and he gave them a warning, etc…
Always fighting with building manager about unpaid rent, trespassing the rooftop that causes the alarm to go off so they can smoke pot since we already complained to manager about the smoke and he gave them a warning, etc…
Advice to owner:
Don’t be too nice and choose your tenants wisely best of luck and thank you
1.5 stars
Over 1 year ago
Avoid At All Costs
Former Tenant
Pros:
Close to trains/laundry across the street
Cons:
- MAJOR roach and mice issue. The first few nights of staying here I saw a mouse run across my stove. We live in NYC so I'm thinking "no biggie, i will grab a glue trap". We did not keep a filthy house at all- super spotless. Then day after day we noticed more mice. I contacted the landlord Ramin and he sent an "exterminator" to alleviate the issue. This dude came in and threw globs of peanut butter in the corners of my apartment and under our couch. That did not help. We had to kill over 30+ mice as they were coming through the holes in the cabinets and walls.
The landlord also opened my packages and when confronted about it - threatened to sue me. One evening I came home and noticed my package in the lobby was opened and all was left was the poly mailer. The next day I set up and Decoy package filled with trash and left it in the lobby. Same thing happened. I get a call from the landlord asking me why there was package filled with trash. Why would he admit to opening my package? I have no idea. I told him to not open my packages again and he threatened to sue and evict us.
The tenants upstairs and next door have some serious issues going on and we had to call the cops multiple times. The dude beats on his wife and children and there is screaming happening at all hours of the days. This place sucks. Save your money. This landlord is the worst.
The landlord also opened my packages and when confronted about it - threatened to sue me. One evening I came home and noticed my package in the lobby was opened and all was left was the poly mailer. The next day I set up and Decoy package filled with trash and left it in the lobby. Same thing happened. I get a call from the landlord asking me why there was package filled with trash. Why would he admit to opening my package? I have no idea. I told him to not open my packages again and he threatened to sue and evict us.
The tenants upstairs and next door have some serious issues going on and we had to call the cops multiple times. The dude beats on his wife and children and there is screaming happening at all hours of the days. This place sucks. Save your money. This landlord is the worst.
Advice to owner:
Get a real job
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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 856 Knickerbocker Avenue is worse than the city .
BUILDING AVERAGE:
6.25 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
9
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Jun 10, 2025: (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.
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Hazardous
4
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Feb 27, 2020: § 27-2045 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector miissing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
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Immediately hazardous
2
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Feb 27, 2020: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
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Missing information/filings
10
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
Nov 18, 2025: §27-2107 adm code owner failed to file a valid registration statement with the department as required by adm code §27-2097 and is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
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Property Owners and Associates
R
Ramin Khomari
2.8(3)
Head Officer•
1 Property•4 UnitsLitigation History: No
Evictions: 1
D
Dda 856 LLC
2.8(3)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•4 UnitsLitigation History: No
Evictions: 1
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