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823 Hancock Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01487-0069Map

Owner of record: 823 Hancock Realty

823 Hancock Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 12 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 823 Hancock Realty. HPD has recorded 181 housing violations here, most recently on September 25, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
181
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
478

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 25, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
12
About 100% of the building's 12 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 181

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at bulkhead leading to roof. at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead leading to roof. at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at bulkhead leading to roof. at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at roof bulkhead

    Oct 31, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at bulkhead

    Oct 31, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance , 1st story

    Oct 31, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bottom rail at lower sash window 2nd from east at south, in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 7, 2020 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tile surface and grouted joints of visible (mold) at west ,north and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 7, 2020 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate ... in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 7, 2020 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the apartment in the entrance located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 7, 2020 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash counter balance in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 13, 2019 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 8, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 8, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 8, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiire at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 8, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 8, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base inside the sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jun 30, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jun 30, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at base of north wall (skirting tile) in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jun 30, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jun 30, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jun 30, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Feb 2, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 24, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of pad lockable egress window located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 24, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 24, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles on the floor in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures on the walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box : missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system : missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor : missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of an a/c unit at the 2nd story balcony front of the building

    Sep 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box - at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 7, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 7, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor - at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 7, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 7, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 7, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Sep 7, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection shut off valve at radiator in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 17, 2018 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 28, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Apr 23, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Feb 24, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 2, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 2, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 23, 2023 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 22, 2023 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 5, 2023 · Apt APT1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 5, 2023 · Apt APT1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jan 31, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 31, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 31, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 28, 2021 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 4, 2020 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 4, 2020 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2020 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 27, 2020 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 25, 2020 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 25, 2020 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    May 25, 2020 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 25, 2020 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    May 25, 2020 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 22, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Mar 9, 2020 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 9, 2019 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 9, 2019 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 22, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1920
Floors
3
Residential units
12
Building area
5,315 ft²
Lot area
2,525 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
41
Block / lot
1487 / 69
Assessed value
$426,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #353688, last renewed Oct 8, 2025.

Questions about 823 Hancock Street

Who owns 823 Hancock Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 823 Hancock Realty.

Does 823 Hancock Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 181 housing violations at this property.

Is 823 Hancock Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 823 Hancock Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 823 Hancock Street?

It has 12 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.