2251 KNAPP STREET is a mid-century 1953 building, 6 floors, 162 units in Sheepshead Bay, NYC. Owned by SOTO JAMES S. Public records show 74 open violations, 73 311 complaints on file. Risk signals: 1 bedbug report.
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§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT THE COMPACTOR CLOSET DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
§ 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 HINGES AT THE COMPACTOR CLOSET DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WITH FIRE RETARDANT MATERIALS AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY
§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY
§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6E, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
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Sheepshead Bay revolves around its waterfront — fishing boats, seafood restaurants, and the Emmons Avenue promenade give it a maritime character unique in Brooklyn. The neighborhood is a mix of Russian, Turkish, and longtime Italian families with a relaxed, coastal vibe.
Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT THE COMPACTOR CLOSET DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL,
PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant